Geotechnical Engineering Branch Leader

Engineering Consulting Service; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) seeks an experienced engineering leader to manage our Scranton office as Group Manager. You will oversee engineering projects, staff, business development, and daily operations for the branch.

Lead multidisciplinary geotechnical and construction materials projects, coordinate teams, manage budgets, and pursue client relationships while upholding safety and engineering excellence.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of technical and managerial experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong business acumen with P&L experience.
• Excellent project management and organizational abilities.
• Committed to safety and engineering excellence.
• Knowledge of local/regional engineering climate.
• BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program with a geotechnical concentration.

Responsibilities

• Manage multidisciplinary engineering projects including geotechnical and construction materials projects.
• Assemble project teams and provide leadership throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Oversee project financials, resource allocation, schedules, and deliverables.
• Ensure quality control, safety standards, and engineering best practices.
• Perform technical review of engineering designs, drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Pursue new business opportunities through networking, proposals, and client relationships.
• Manage branch budgets, forecasts, hiring, and staff development.
• Promote company values, positive culture, and high employee engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship-building

Project management

Safety focus

Business acumen

Education

BS in Civil Engineering (ABET)

MS in Civil Engineering (preferred)

Licensed PE (preferred)

Job description

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) seeks an experienced engineering leader to manage our Scranton office as Group Manager. You will oversee engineering projects, staff, business development, and daily operations for the branch.

Lead multidisciplinary geotechnical and construction materials projects, coordinate teams, manage budgets, and pursue client relationships while upholding safety and engineering excellence.