Geotechnical Department Manager

LVI Associates; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development

Paid time off

Leadership opportunities

Job summary

Geotechnical Department Manager in Raleigh, NC leads and expands the firm’s geotechnical operation, delivering high-quality geotechnical engineering solutions across transportation, infrastructure, commercial, industrial, and land development projects.

You will build client relationships, mentor staff, and drive growth with senior technical leadership, project oversight, and a clear path to leadership as the Raleigh office scales.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, or related discipline
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• 10+ years of geotechnical engineering experience preferred
• Proven experience managing projects and client relationships
• Experience with business development and revenue generation
• Strong technical background across geotechnical investigations, foundations, earthwork, and related services
• Previous leadership, team management, or department management experience preferred
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Responsibilities

• Business Development & Client Growth: Develop and strengthen relationships with public and private sector clients throughout the Raleigh market; Identify new business opportunities and support strategic growth initiatives; Lead client meetings, networking efforts, and proposal pursuits; Expand the firm's regional footprint and market presence; Serve as a trusted advisor to existing and prospective clients

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Business development

Client management

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering / Geotechnical Engineering

PE license

Job description

An established and rapidly growing geotechnical engineering consulting firm is seeking a Geotechnical Department Manager to lead and expand its presence in the Raleigh market.

With a well-established operation and strong project backlog in the Southeast, the firm has built a reputation for delivering high-quality geotechnical engineering solutions across transportation, infrastructure, commercial, industrial, and land development projects. As growth continues throughout North Carolina, they are seeking a senior technical leader to help drive the next phase of expansion in Raleigh.

This is a unique opportunity for an entrepreneurial geotechnical professional who enjoys blending technical excellence, business development, client management, and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Geotechnical Department Manager

Raleigh, North Carolina

An established and rapidly growing geotechnical engineering consulting firm is seeking a Geotechnical Department Manager to lead and expand its presence in the Raleigh market.

With a well-established operation and strong project backlog in the Southeast, the firm has built a reputation for delivering high-quality geotechnical engineering solutions across transportation, infrastructure, commercial, industrial, and land development projects. As growth continues throughout North Carolina, they are seeking a senior technical leader to help drive the next phase of expansion in Raleigh.

This is a unique opportunity for an entrepreneurial geotechnical professional who enjoys blending technical excellence, business development, client management, and team leadership.

Business Development & Client Growth

• Develop and strengthen relationships with public and private sector clients throughout the Raleigh market
• Identify new business opportunities and support strategic growth initiatives
• Lead client meetings, networking efforts, and proposal pursuits
• Expand the firm's regional footprint and market presence
• Serve as a trusted advisor to existing and prospective clients

Technical Leadership

• Provide senior-level geotechnical engineering oversight on a wide range of projects
• Review, stamp, and seal engineering documents and reports
• Lead project planning, design reviews, and quality assurance efforts
• Offer technical guidance and mentorship to engineering staff
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest technical standards

Team Building & Department Management

• Help establish and grow the Raleigh geotechnical team
• Recruit, mentor, and develop engineers and technical staff
• Manage project workloads, staffing, and departmental performance
• Foster a collaborative and growth-oriented team culture
• Support long-term strategic planning for the office and region

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, or related discipline
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• 10+ years of geotechnical engineering experience preferred
• Proven experience managing projects and client relationships
• Experience with business development and revenue generation
• Strong technical background across geotechnical investigations, foundations, earthwork, and related services
• Previous leadership, team management, or department management experience preferred
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

What Makes This Opportunity Different?

• Opportunity to play a key role in building and growing a Raleigh-based geotechnical operation
• Strong support from an established Southeast engineering team with significant resources and expertise
• Existing project workload and established client relationships already in place
• Ability to make a direct impact on the growth strategy of the business
• Clear pathway to increased leadership responsibility as the office expands

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid Time Off
• Professional development and leadership opportunities
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates

Location

Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, this role offers the opportunity to be part of one of the fastest-growing engineering and construction markets in the Southeast. Raleigh continues to see significant investment across transportation, infrastructure, commercial development, higher education, healthcare, and residential sectors, creating a strong pipeline of geotechnical engineering work for years to come.