Geotechnical Group Manager - Lead, Deliver & Grow

Engineering Consulting Service; St. George (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Limited is seeking a Group Manager to lead our Baton Rouge office, overseeing engineering projects, staff, business development, and daily operations. You will mentor engineers, technicians, and project managers while driving client relationships and profitability.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years of technical and managerial experience, strong leadership, and a proven track record in geotechnical engineering with a focus on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of technical and managerial experience.
• Demonstrated 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.

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 are maintained.
• 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

P&L management

Project management

Safety engineering

Geotechnical knowledge

Local engineering climate knowledge

Education

BS in Civil Engineering (ABET)

MS in Civil Engineering (ABET)

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

Job description

ECS Limited is seeking a Group Manager to lead our Baton Rouge office, overseeing engineering projects, staff, business development, and daily operations. You will mentor engineers, technicians, and project managers while driving client relationships and profitability.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years of technical and managerial experience, strong leadership, and a proven track record in geotechnical engineering with a focus on safety and quality.