Geotechnical Team Manager

ECS Group of Companies; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm in Texas is seeking a Geotechnical Team Manager to oversee project management and business development efforts. The ideal candidate will have 5-8+ years of experience in civil or geotechnical engineering, a BS or MS in a relevant field, and a Professional Engineer (PE) license or the ability to obtain one soon. This role offers a chance to lead a team and ensure technical excellence in project execution.

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of civil/geotechnical engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain one within three months.

Responsibilities

• Manage project proposals and invoicing.
• Maintain client contacts for business development.
• Supervise team with focus on growth and performance.
• Ensure accurate billing of employee time and expenses.
• Conduct performance evaluations and recruiting.

Skills

Project management

Business development

Supervision

Technical work execution

Coaching

Education

BS or MS in Civil Engineering or Geological Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

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ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities consulting services. We are employee‑owned with more than 3,000 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #66 in Engineering News‑Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2025), #148 in Engineering News‑Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #50 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (May 2025). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.

Responsibilities

• Project management responsibilities include preparation of proposals and invoicing, management of project progress with respect to budget, and collection efforts
• Participate in marketing and business development with a focus on maintaining regular client contacts
• Supervise a team of employees with an emphasis on growth and financial performance
• Manage the team for growth with a strong emphasis on technical work execution and business development
• Oversee schedules and review employee time and expenses to ensure that they are correctly recorded and coded for billing
• Conduct and/or assist with coaching, performance evaluations, discipline, and termination of employees
• Assist with recruiting and maintaining appropriate staff levels with approval by your management

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Civil Engineering or Geological Engineering from an ABET accredited college/university; MSCE with geotechnical emphasis preferred
• 5-8+ years of civil/geotechnical engineering experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain one within three months