Geotechnical Engineering Group Manager

Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base pay $120K-$135K

Annual performance reviews and bonuses

401(k) with Traditional and Roth match

Paid time off, holidays, and volunteer

Health, vision, and dental

Disability and life insurance

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals in Raleigh, NC seeks a Geotechnical Group Manager to lead a growing geotechnical, testing, and inspections team. You will own the P&L, drive profitability, and build key client relationships across eastern North Carolina.

The role requires a PE license, 10+ years in geotechnical fields, and proven leadership. You will negotiate contracts, mentor staff, and collaborate with other disciplines to ensure on-time, high-quality project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in civil engineering or a related field.
• Active PE (NC reciprocity within six months if licensed elsewhere).
• 10+ years in geotechnical engineering, materials testing, and/or special inspections.
• Proven leadership and people management experience.
• Working knowledge of risk management and loss prevention.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to pass a drug screen, background check, and motor vehicle record review.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the geotechnical group, including technicians, inspectors and support staff.
• Own the P&L, invoicing, and revenue recognition for the department.
• Set and drive profitability and growth targets for the unit.
• Build client relationships across Raleigh and eastern NC, and bring in new business through networking and marketing.
• Review contracts and join negotiations with counsel when needed.
• Prepare and review proposals and technical reports.
• Step in as a technical leader on projects.
• Train and mentor staff and technicians.
• Partner with other disciplines in Raleigh to keep projects on schedule and quality high.

Skills

Leadership

P&L ownership

Business development

Technical leadership

Mentoring staff

Risk management

Communication

Education

Civil Engineering degree

PE licensure

Job description

Geotechnical, Testing & Inspections Group Manager | Raleigh, NC | Direct Hire

I'm hiring on behalf of an engineering design and consulting company that needs a leader to take over a proven geotechnical, testing, and inspections group in Raleigh. Steady work is already on the books, and you'd have real ownership over where the group goes next.

What you'll do

• Lead and grow the group, including its technicians, inspectors, and support staff
• Own the P&L, invoicing, and revenue recognition for the department
• Set and drive profitability and growth targets
• Build client relationships across Raleigh and eastern NC, and bring in new business through networking and marketing
• Review contracts and join negotiations with counsel when needed
• Prepare and review proposals and technical reports
• Step in as a technical leader when projects call for it
• Train and mentor staff and technicians
• Partner with the firm's other disciplines in the Raleigh market to keep projects on schedule and quality high

What you bring

• Bachelor's or master's in civil engineering or a related field
• Active PE (NC reciprocity within six months if licensed elsewhere)
• 10+ years in geotechnical engineering, materials testing, and/or special inspections
• Proven leadership and people management experience
• Working knowledge of risk management and loss prevention
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to pass a drug screen, background check, and motor vehicle record review

What's on offer

• Base pay of $120K-$135K, flexible based on experience
• Yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses
• 401(k) with Traditional and Roth options and an employer match
• Paid time off, 10 paid holidays, and volunteer time off
• Tiered health, vision, and dental, plus behavioral medicine access
• Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, life, and pet insurance
• Education reimbursement, flexible and dependent benefit plans
• A nationally ranked firm with a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture