Geotechnical, Testing, & Inspections Group Manager

Esp Associates; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

PTO & holidays

Health insurance

Vision & dental

Teladoc

Short-term disability

Job summary

ESP Associates, Inc. is seeking a Geotechnical, Testing, & Inspections Group Manager to lead and grow a Raleigh-area team. Role includes P&L responsibility, client interaction, and technical leadership across geotechnical and testing/inspection disciplines.

You will mentor staff, drive profitability, and collaborate with other ESP disciplines to expand services in eastern NC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering or a related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration is required; reciprocity within NC if registered elsewhere.
• At least 10 years of relevant geotechnical, materials testing, or inspections experience.
• Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and foster client relationships to grow ESP’s Raleigh presence.
• Lead the practice to profitability and growth goals.
• Take ownership of the department’s overall performance (P&L).
• Lead invoicing and revenue recognition for the department.
• Review project contracts and engage in negotiations as needed.
• Manage client base, interaction, and satisfaction.
• Assist with business development and marketing in the region.
• Ensure quality service, consulting, and deliverables on time.
• Prepare and review proposals and technical reports.
• Serve as a technical leader when required.
• Train and mentor staff and technicians.
• Collaborate with ESP disciplines in Raleigh market.

Education

Bachelor's in civil engineering

Master's in civil engineering

PE license (NC or reciprocity)

Leadership abilities

Client relationship management

P&L oversight

Project management

Communication skills

Tools

MS Office Suite

SharePoint

Teams

Job description

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Geotechnical, Testing, & Inspections Group Manager

Regular Full-Time Morrisville, NC, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 5618

Are you an enthusiastic and team-oriented leader with an entrepreneurial spirit, strong interpersonal skills, and drive to create collaborative relationships with clients, team partners, managers, and in-house multi-disciplinary teams?

ESP Associates, Inc. is seeking a dynamic, results-oriented Geotechnical Engineering and/or Testing/Inspection professional to lead and grow an established group within the Raleigh, NC market. The position will include oversight, direction, and growth of a team of project managers, senior technical engineers, technicians/inspectors, and support staff. Along with leadership of the team, this individual will be responsible for the overall performance of the department (P&L), client interaction, and some technical review.

With a strong current workload and stable portfolio of projects to create a healthy stream of regular work, we are excited to see how your leadership skills, experience, interests, and established regional connections will expand the Raleigh geotechnical/testing/inspection group in new and exciting directions!

Responsibilities:

• Develop and foster client relationships to grow ESP’s presence in Raleigh and the eastern NC region
• Lead the practice to set and achieve profitability and growth goals
• Take ownership of the department’s overall performance (P&L)
• Lead invoicing and revenue recognition for the department
• Review and have familiarity with project contracts and engage in contract negotiations, as necessary, with assistance from counsel
• Effectively manage client base, interaction, and satisfaction
• Business development and assistance with marketing of clients including networking and active participation in professional development opportunities
• Ensure quality service, consulting, and deliverables in a timely and efficient manner
• Prepare and/or review proposals and technical reports
• Serve as a technical leader, as necessary
• Train and mentor Staff and Technicians
• Collaborate with and support other ESP disciplines and service lines in the Raleigh market

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering or a related discipline
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration is required. If registered in other states than North Carolina, individual must have the ability to obtain reciprocity in NC within 6 months
• Must have at least 10 years of relevant experience in Geotechnical Engineering, Materials Testing and/or Special Inspections
• Displays strong technical skills in either Geotechnical Engineering or Testing/Inspection
• Results-oriented individual with superior skills in organization, planning and attention to detail
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Displays strong leadership and personnel management skills
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership and communication skills that will allow you to effectively and professionally interact with clients, approval authorities, governmental officials and the public.
• Familiarity and understanding of risk management and loss prevention.
• Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment with deadlines and ability to adjust to project priorities and demands of multiple clients.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills (MS Office, Teams, SharePoint and relevant technical software required), including the ability to learn various types of company / client software
• Must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy.

Corporate Information:

ESP is a multi-discipline engineering design and consulting firm providing our clients with civil engineering, surveying, planning/landscape architecture, geosciences, environmental, subsurface utility engineering, and construction engineering inspection.

Through years of dedicated service to our clients, ESP has received a designation of 186 on the 2026 ENR Top 500 Design Firm rankings. For the firm's primary territory, the ENR Southeast Top Design Firms, ESP received a 2026 ranking of 53.

ESP offers an excellent employee benefits package including:

• Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses
• 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days)
• PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid Holidays
• VTO (Volunteer Time Off) of 4 hours each year (prorated during first year based on hire date)
• Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
• Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc
• Short-Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)