Transportation Geotechnical Business Class Leader

HDR; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Transportation Geotechnical Business Class Leader to enhance technical practices and support growth in deep foundation design. Responsibilities include coordinating geotechnical staff, engaging in projects, and fostering client relationships. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree, 10+ years of experience, and the ability to obtain PE registration. This role promotes innovative solutions for diverse client needs.

Qualifications

• 10 years experience in related field.
• Active PE registration or ability to obtain it in 6 months in AL, FL, MS, SC, and TN.
• 15 or more years of progressive engineering project experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate staff competencies in geotechnical design.
• Engage in alternate delivery projects for deep foundation expertise.
• Select, train, mentor, and manage geotechnical personnel.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Deep foundation design

Project management

Team mentorship

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field

Master of Science in Engineering (Geotechnical/Geologic engineering)

Job description

Transportation Geotechnical Business Class Leader

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HDR is seeking a Geotechnical Business Class Lead for national engagement in deep foundation design and construction, as well as development of a cohesive south-east US geotechnical community of practice to align exceptional technical approaches with innovative, constructable solutions.

The geotechnical business class lead will represent HDR geotechnical engineering to national and regional clients and clearly communicate geotechnical capabilities to aid in the procurement of work. Build relationships within all HDR business groups to develop technical expertise, elevate quality, and support strategic and profitable growth.

Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinate, monitor, and improve technical competencies of geotechnical business class staff in deep foundation design and construction to meet client needs and market drivers
• Engage alternate delivery projects to provide deep foundation design and construction expertise, including project approach and resource reviews for optimal team arrangement
• Select, train, mentor and manage geotechnical personnel
• Promote the geotechnical practice and establish partnerships to advance innovative concepts and mitigate risks for the benefit of HDR and our clients
• Contribute to HDR’s geotechnical practice and professional discipline groups, project teams, and activities to continually improve standards and best practices
• Participate in geotechnical strategic planning and implementation
• Confirm geotechnical work is planned, organized, controlled, and evaluated through proactive project management system
• Drive to continually refine the process to increase technical competence, efficiency of design, and quality of product
• Function as project manager or geotechnical task lead and take responsibility for production on projects
• Develop marketing plans and proposals, as well as participate in interviews while representing HDR in front of clients and during coordination of pursuit related work

Preferred Qualifications

• Active, or ability to get within 6 months, PE registration in AL, FL, MS, SC, and TN
• Proficient with geotechnical aspects deep foundation construction and construction claim mitigation
• Master of Science or higher in Engineering (Geotechnical/Geologic engineering)/or equivalent level of experience
• 15 or more years of progressive experience in advanced engineering projects leading geotechnical design efforts for public and private clients
• Demonstrated ability to complete geotechnical investigations and analyses for foundations, embankments, slopes, excavation support and retaining structures for varied project types

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field
• 10 years experience in related field
• Maintains a professional or Engineering registration and has related technical experience
• Experienced in development and management of diverse teams
• Works cooperatively with other business class regional directors, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers on business class efforts

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