Geotechnical Practice Director — Lead, Grow (Flexible)

Houston-Engineering,-Inc; Des Moines (IA); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 170.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive pay

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental leave

HSA & FSAs

Descripción de la vacante

Houston Engineering! is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineering Manager to lead and expand our geotechnical practice. You will oversee subsurface investigations, design, and QA/QC while guiding project budgets and schedules.

The role blends technical oversight with executive leadership and business development across infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include leading field and lab operations, mentoring staff, and coordinating with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality

Formación

• 10+ years of progressive geotechnical engineering experience.
• Ability to lead a team to meet business objectives.
• Experience with budgets and schedules.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Project & Risk Management: Oversee geotechnical scopes, budgets, schedules and risks.
• Technical Leadership: Review documents to ensure quality and compliance with codes.
• Business Development: Lead proposals and grow the regional geotechnical practice.
• Team Leadership & Mentoring: Recruit, train, and mentor staff across disciplines.
• Field & Lab Operations: Direct field exploration and soil testing programs.

Conocimientos

Team leadership

Budgeting & scheduling

Technical writing

Client communication

Educación

B.S. or M.S. in Civil/Geotechnical/Geological Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

SE or GE license preferred

Herramientas

Geotechnical software

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Houston Engineering! is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineering Manager to lead and expand our geotechnical practice. You will oversee subsurface investigations, design, and QA/QC while guiding project budgets and schedules.

The role blends technical oversight with executive leadership and business development across infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include leading field and lab operations, mentoring staff, and coordinating with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality