Geotechnical Engineer Operations Lead

Terracon Consultants, Inc.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Terracon Consultants, Inc. is actively seeking an experienced Geotechnical Engineer Operations Lead to join our team in Baton Rouge, LA. This role involves supervising projects, preparing proposals, and managing departmental functions to ensure operational excellence and client satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering with at least 8 years of experience or a minimum of 12 years without a degree. The position requires strong leadership, business development skills, and a commitment to safety and quality across all projects.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline with 8 years of relevant experience or 12 years of related experience without a degree.
• Previous supervisory experience required.
• Valid driver's license may be necessary.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all projects in the department ensuring timely execution and adherence to standards.
• Prepare proposals and cost estimates for clients.
• Oversee recruitment, training, and development of staff.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Business development

Safety management

Quality assurance

Proposal preparation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Master's degree or PhD

Job description

General Responsibilities

Terracon is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Engineer Operations Lead to join our Team in the Gulf Coast Region! This person will sit in our Baton Rouge, LA office.

The Geotechnical Engineer Operations Lead will supervise or monitor all projects in progress in the department to ensure that work is executed on time and in accordance with the client's requirements and within company policies, procedures and standards. This individual will supervise the preparation of proposals and cost estimates to clients to ensure proper scoping of services, availability of manpower and pricing to achieve desired profitability. They will also supervise the daily operations of a department including staff training, development, and performance review, utilization of equipment and facilities, safety oversight, quality of services and work product, timely delivery of services and deliverables, and adherence to policies and procedure. Additionally, this individual will plan for and participate in business development activities to identify, develop, win, and execute project opportunities and build and maintain client relationships.

Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 8,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 200 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon's growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.

Terracon's vision of "Together, we are best at people" is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for preparation of proposals and cost estimates with varying degrees of complexity.
• Directs the short-range business development activities of all department personnel to ensure that adequate fees are available to support the manpower on the payroll.
• Plan for and execute the recruitment, selection, training, mentoring, and development of all employees in the department.
• Prepare and execute the department annual business plan.
• 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

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in technical discipline practiced by the Firm including Engineering, Environmental Science or Geology and 8 years' practice experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 12 years' related experience.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• A valid driver's license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Preferred:

• Master's degree or PhD preferred.
• Certification or licensure in field of expertise.
• Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer status preferred.