Geotechnical Team Manager

Engineering Consulting Services; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm in McKinney, Texas, is seeking a Geotechnical Team Manager to lead their team and enhance client relationships. The ideal candidate will have a BS or MS in Civil Engineering, 5-8 years of relevant experience, and the ability to obtain a PE license quickly. Responsibilities include project management, team supervision, and business development. This position offers significant opportunities for career growth within the company.

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of civil/geotechnical engineering experience.
• MSCE with geotechnical emphasis preferred.
• Ability to obtain PE license within three months.

Responsibilities

• Prepare proposals and invoicing.
• Maintain regular client contacts.
• Supervise team for growth and performance.
• Oversee schedules and employee time records.
• Conduct coaching and performance evaluations.

Skills

Project management

Team supervision

Client relationship building

Technical work execution

Education

BS or MS in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Position & Office Overview

As a Geotechnical Team Manager, you strive to lead both your team and your profits. You have extensive experience both out on the field as well as handling the “business” side of geotechnical engineering. Your team looks to you for mentoring both technically and in building client relationships. You know how to set the bar high and not only achieve that goal yourself – but bring others along with you. You are extremely hard working and strive to ensure that your team delivers the best quality. You get the “big” picture and want to contribute accordingly – and that’s why you’ll have all the opportunity for career growth within our company you’ll want.

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

About Us

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.