Geotechnical Engineer Operations Lead

Terracon; Birmingham, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon in Birmingham, AL is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Engineer Operations Lead to supervise and advance our Gulf Coast Region projects. You will oversee proposals, staffing, safety, quality, and client relationships, ensuring timely delivery of services, accuracy of deliverables, and project profitability.

This role requires leadership, strategic planning, and cross‑functional collaboration. Terracon offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• Minimum 7+ years geotechnical consulting experience.
• Professional licensure in Engineering.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

Responsibilities

• Prepare proposals and cost estimates for clients.
• Oversee daily operations of the geotechnical department.
• Develop staffing plans, recruit, onboard, and train staff.
• Lead business development to win new projects and maintain client relationships.
• Ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery of services.

Skills

Geotechnical consulting

Team leadership

Proposal development

Client development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

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 Birmingham, AL office.

To be successful in this role, you must be able to 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. 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. 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. 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 consulting engineering firm providing quality services to clients. Terracon currently has more than 8,000 employees in more than 200 offices with services available in all 50 states. Terracon’s growth is due to valued employees 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 best demonstrated by offering a flexible work schedule, striving for employees to have a proper work/life balance, and enabling employees to work remotely when appropriate. In addition, Terracon offers an excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan with matching (monetary and company stock), paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, a company stock purchases plan, and various bonus programs. Come explore with us!

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:

Ready to grow your career!
Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Minimum of 7+ years’ geotechnical consulting experience.
• Professional licensure in Engineering.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.