Geotechnical Dept Lead — Growth & Client Leadership

Terracon; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Annual bonus

Stock purchase option

4 weeks paid time off

Cell phone reimbursement

Job summary

Terracon in Midland, TX is seeking a Geotechnical Department Manager to lead a growing team on diverse projects, including commercial, education, hospital, and energy facilities. The role requires guiding investigations, budgeting, scheduling, and client relations across West Texas, with a focus on renewable energy and industrial markets.

The ideal candidate will bring established leadership, strong communication skills, and a track record of delivering integrated geotechnical solutions while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (Engineering, Environmental Science or Geology) with 8 years’ experience, or 9 years’ experience in lieu of a degree.
• Masters degree & licensure/certification in the field are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a geotechnical department to maintain profitability and growth.
• Communicate complex engineering issues to technical and non-technical clients and project teams.
• Oversee resource management, scheduling, budgets, and coordination with external vendors or contractors.
• Lead client development activities for the Midland area and provide excellent customer service.
• Develop written proposals for projects of varying size and complexity.
• Ensure safety rules and standards are followed across all projects.

Skills

Department leadership

Client development

Communication

Project management

Safety compliance

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Geology/Environmental Science

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Terracon in Midland, TX is seeking a Geotechnical Department Manager to lead a growing team on diverse projects, including commercial, education, hospital, and energy facilities. The role requires guiding investigations, budgeting, scheduling, and client relations across West Texas, with a focus on renewable energy and industrial markets.

The ideal candidate will bring established leadership, strong communication skills, and a track record of delivering integrated geotechnical solutions while