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Terracon · 1 day ago

Geotechnical Department Manager I

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm focused on solving engineering and technical challenges. The Geotechnical Department Manager will oversee and manage a geotechnical department, ensuring compliance with client requirements and company policies while driving business development and maintaining client relationships.

Civil Engineering

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Responsible for preparation of proposals and cost estimates

With support from the Office Manager perform business and client development activities

With support from the Office Manager develop and manage employee staffing plans, recruitment, selection and on-boarding

With support from the Office Manager prepare and execute annual business plan for the department

With support from the Office Manager oversee and manage the success of the key department metrics of revenue growth, staff chargeability, project billing and collections, and project profitability

Develop understanding and be aware of project-related risk. Be familiar with what could go wrong on a project and how to protect the Company. Be familiar with company risk policies

Lead safety efforts for team and ensure team follows safety rules and guidelines. Responsible for creating and modeling a safe work environment; demonstrates safety practices. Promote pre-task planning for all projects

Responsible for continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Monitor and promote quality standards and practices

Responsible for providing consistent quality standards on project and proposal delivery

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Geotechnical EngineeringProject ManagementBusiness DevelopmentCost EstimationSafety ManagementQuality AssuranceStaff ManagementClient Relationship ManagementRisk ManagementEngineering DegreeEnvironmental ScienceGeologyProject Reviewer CertificationTechnical Writing

Required

Bachelor's degree in technical discipline practiced by the Firm including Engineering, Environmental Science or Geology and 5 years' practice experience

In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 9 years' related experience

Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history

Preferred

Master's degree or PhD

Certification or licensure in field of expertise

Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer status

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Education reimbursement

Various bonus programs

Company

Terracon

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Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned consulting engineering firm providing quality services to clients.

Founded in 1995

Olathe, Kansas, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.terracon.com/about/foundation/

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