Geotechnical Operations Leader – Growth & Profit

Terracon; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon Chattanooga seeks an experienced Geotechnical Engineer or Geologist to lead the office as Operations Manager III. This high-impact role oversees a large, multi-service office with profitability and client relationships, offering a potential path to Principal in our employee-owned firm.

The incumbent will manage projects, develop business, lead risk controls, and ensure budgets and schedules are met while guiding a diverse team to deliver quality geotechnical, environmental, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of practice experience.
• Experience in Geotechnical, Environmental, or Materials.
• Prior people management experience.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable history.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead a large, multi-service office generating booked labor revenues typically between $10-15 million annually.
• Supervise and support multiple technical projects simultaneously.
• Evaluate workloads and oversee recruitment, hiring, performance management, compensation, and corrective actions.
• Direct local business development strategies and maintain key client relationships.
• Coordinate with marketing and technical experts during proposal development.
• Monitor project progress and collaborate with department managers to ensure success.
• Direct the execution of the office's business development efforts.
• Develop and execute annual office business plan.
• Prepare annual budgets and operate the office within approved budgets.
• Report to senior management on progress, including business development, schedules, and finances.
• Manage project risk and ensure contracts are signed and executed prior to work.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Business development

Client relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental/geotechnical

Job description

Terracon Chattanooga seeks an experienced Geotechnical Engineer or Geologist to lead the office as Operations Manager III. This high-impact role oversees a large, multi-service office with profitability and client relationships, offering a potential path to Principal in our employee-owned firm.

The incumbent will manage projects, develop business, lead risk controls, and ensure budgets and schedules are met while guiding a diverse team to deliver quality geotechnical, environmental, and