Geotechnical Department Manager I

Terracon; Tallahassee (FL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon’s Tallahassee office is seeking a Geotechnical Department Manager to lead a dedicated team in overseeing a variety of engineering projects across the Florida panhandle, including freeways and commercial construction.

This role involves business development responsibilities, project compliance, and staff management efforts. Strong leadership in safety practices and quality assurance is essential for this position. Qualified candidates should have relevant experience, a degree in a technical field, and a commitment to team success.

Qualifications

• 5 years of practice experience in relevant field or 9 years of related experience without a degree.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all projects ensuring compliance with requirements and policies.
• Prepare proposals and cost estimates.
• Manage employee staffing plans and recruitment.
• Lead safety efforts for the team.
• Monitor quality standards and practices.

Skills

Business development

Project management

Quality monitoring

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science or Geology

Master's degree or PhD

Tools

Cost estimation software

Project management tools

Job description

General Responsibilities

Terracon’s Tallahassee office is looking for a Geotechnical Department Manager. As a leader you will manage and supervise a geotechnical department of staff dedicated to support projects in the greater Tallahassee area and surrounding counties extending through the Florida panhandle. Projects include major freeways, interchanges, bridges, parkways, and commercial construction.

Your role involves overseeing all projects, ensuring compliance with client requirements and company policies. This includes adhering to standards, safety protocols, and preparing cost estimates. You will be responsible for business development, including identifying project opportunities and maintaining client relationships to support company growth and success.

If you are ready to take on a new challenge, contribute your expertise, and embark on a rewarding journey then come Explore with Us at Terracon!

Essential Roles and Responsibilities

• Responsible for preparation of proposals and cost estimates.
• With support from the Office Manager perform business and client development activities.
• With support from the Office Manager develop and manage employee staffing plans, recruitment, selection and on-boarding.
• With support from the Office Manager prepare and execute annual business plan for the department.
• With support from the Office Manager oversee and manage the success of the key department metrics of revenue growth, staff chargeability, project billing and collections, and project profitability.
• Develop understanding and be aware of project-related risk. Be familiar with what could go wrong on a project and how to protect the Company. Be familiar with company risk policies.
• Lead safety efforts for team and ensure team follows safety rules and guidelines. Responsible for creating and modeling a safe work environment; demonstrates safety practices. Promote pre-task planning for all projects.
• Responsible for continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Monitor and promote quality standards and practices.
• Responsible for providing consistent quality standards on project and proposal delivery.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline practiced by the Firm including Engineering, Environmental Science or Geology and 5 years’ practice experience, OR a minimum of 9 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Master’s degree or PhD preferred.
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification or licensure in field of expertise.
• Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer status preferred.