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Terracon · 1 day ago

Geotechnical Department Manager

Hoover, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

7+ years exp

Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm focused on solving engineering and technical challenges. The Geotechnical Department Manager will supervise projects, manage proposals and cost estimates, and oversee department operations while ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards.

Civil Engineering

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Jeremy Bonewitz

Responsibilities

Supervise or monitor all active projects in the department to ensure that work is executed on time, in accordance with the client’s requirements, and within company policies, procedures, and standards

Supervise the preparation of proposals and cost estimates to ensure proper scoping of services, availability of manpower, and pricing to achieve desired profitability

Supervise the daily operations of the department including staff training, development, and performance review, utilization of equipment and facilities, safety oversight, quality of services and work product, timely delivery of services and deliverables, and adherence to policies and procedures

Plan for and participate in business development activities to identify, develop, win, and execute project opportunities

Build and maintain client relationships

Prepare proposals and cost estimates

Manage and distribute project workload for the department, monitor progress of key project milestones

Perform project related tasks, including but not limited to internal and external kickoff meetings, preparation or review of project deliverables, and invoicing

With support from the Operations Manager, perform business and client development activities

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

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

With support from the Operations 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 management policies

Lead safety efforts for the department and ensure employees follow safety rules and guidelines. Responsible for creating and modeling a safe work environment; demonstrate safety practices. Promote pre-task planning for all projects

Responsible for continuous quality monitoring and improvement. Monitor and promote quality standards and practices for the department

Responsible for promoting consistent quality for deliverables per Terracon standards

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Geotechnical consultingProfessional licensureBusiness developmentSafety oversightQuality monitoringProject managementStaff trainingClient relationship management

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

7+ years' geotechnical consulting experience

Professional licensure in Engineering

Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Education reimbursement

Various bonus programs

Company

Terracon

Glassdoor3.9

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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