Geotechnical Engineer Operations Lead

Terracon Consultants, Inc.; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with matching

Paid time off and holidays

Education reimbursement

Company stock purchase plan

Bonus programs

Job summary

Terracon Consultants, Inc. is actively seeking a Geotechnical Engineer Operations Lead to join our team in Jackson, MS. This role involves leading project supervision, ensuring client satisfaction, and maintaining high-quality standards across all operations.

The ideal candidate will have significant supervisory experience and a degree in a relevant discipline. The position offers a flexible work schedule and an excellent benefits package, including a 401(k) plan with matching and various bonus programs.

Qualifications

• 8 years of practice experience in the relevant field.
• In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 12 years’ related experience.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor all projects to ensure adherence to company standards.
• Oversee preparation of proposals and cost estimates.
• Lead business development activities to identify and win project opportunities.
• Manage department operations including staff training and performance reviews.
• Ensure safety compliance and monitoring quality standards.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Client relationship management

Proposal and cost estimation

Safety management

Quality monitoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science or Geology

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 Jackson, MS 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 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

• 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.
• Master’s degree or PhD preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

Preferred Certifications

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