Geotechnical Services Dept. Lead – Charlotte

BUNNELL LAMMONS ENGINEERING

Jacksonville (FL)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 200,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Bunnell-Lammons Engineering, Inc. (BLE) is seeking a Department Manager to lead BLE's Geotechnical Services in the Charlotte metro area.

You will oversee technical delivery, staff development, project performance, and client service while partnering with the Charlotte Branch Manager to grow the practice. Ideal candidates hold a PE license with 8+ years in geotechnical consulting and a proven track record leading teams on complex projects in the Charlotte market, with potential ownership

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required; Master's degree with geotechnical emphasis preferred.
Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
Typically 8+ years of progressive experience in geotechnical or geostructural engineering consulting, including project management and increasing responsibility for technical delivery and staff leadership.
Demonstrated expertise in subsurface exploration, geotechnical analysis, design recommendations, construction support, and geotechnical risk management; knowledge of Charlotte-area geology and subsurface and construction conditions is preferred.
Existing relationships within the Charlotte metropolitan area or surrounding markets are beneficial but not required.
Participation in BLE's Senior Professional Program will be required to qualify as a final reviewer, execute contracts, and manage technical risk on behalf of the firm.
Experience managing project budgets, schedules, staffing, profitability, and contracts; exposure to departmental budgeting, utilization, forecasting, and resource planning is preferred.
Demonstrated ability to develop trusted client relationships, provide responsive service, and contribute technical expertise to proposals, interviews, and project pursuits.
Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

Maintain corporate and professional standards, ethics, and regulatory compliance throughout the department.
Establish departmental priorities, workflows, and best practices that promote quality, consistency, accountability, efficiency, and profitability.
Oversee geotechnical projects from scoping through subsurface exploration, analysis, reporting, and construction support, ensuring appropriate staffing, technical approach, schedule, budget, and client communication.
Plan and coordinate subsurface exploration programs, including drilling, sampling, laboratory testing, field personnel, subcontractors, and schedules.
Lead QA/QC, review proposals and technical deliverables, and serve as final reviewer where authorized.
Provide technical leadership during design and construction and ensure clients and project teams receive timely support in resolving complex geotechnical challenges.
Develop, mentor, and retain a high-performing team through clear expectations, coaching, performance management, professional development, and succession planning.
Manage department financial performance, budgets, forecasts, staffing plans, and progress toward revenue, profitability, utilization, backlog, and other agreed targets.
Oversee project and contract financial performance, identify risks and opportunities, and implement corrective actions when needed.
Develop trusted client relationships through responsive communication, reliable delivery, technical credibility, and proactive problem solving.
Partner with the Charlotte Branch Manager, business development personnel, and BLE leadership to identify target clients and opportunities and support growth strategies.
Lead the technical aspects of major pursuits, proposals, interviews, scopes, fees, risk evaluation, and project-team selection.
Expand existing client relationships, introduce complementary BLE services, and represent BLE selectively at client and industry events.
Develop the department’s long-term strategy, annual business plan, and performance objectives with the Charlotte Branch Manager and BLE leadership; track progress and adjust as needed.
Evaluate market trends and client needs to identify opportunities for innovation, service expansion, and long-term growth.