Kleinfelder · 1 day ago
Geotechnical Department Manager
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
12+ years expKleinfelder is a company specializing in engineering, science, and construction solutions, and they are seeking a Geotechnical Department Manager to oversee their operations in Texas and Oklahoma. The role involves leading the geotechnical department, managing P&L, ensuring project compliance with quality standards, and driving growth through business development and client relationships.
ArchitectureCivil EngineeringRisk Management
Responsibilities
Provide overall leadership and operational oversight for the Geotechnical Department across Texas and Oklahoma, guiding day-to-day operations and supporting Project Managers with business planning, hours and revenue forecasting, workshare strategies, and staff balancing to drive consistent project and financial performance
Lead the growth and expansion of geotechnical practice through the pursuit and delivery of services, including geotechnical engineering, laboratory testing, and design support
Build, maintain, and strengthen relationships with existing clients to ensure the delivery of high-quality, compliant, and responsive geotechnical services, while promoting repeat work, client satisfaction, and long-term partnerships
Plan, recruit, develop, and retain the talent required to support the department’s technical, managerial, and supervisory needs, ensuring the geotechnical team is positioned for sustained growth. This role includes responsibility for internal resource allocation and marketing budgets, with strategic alignment and support from the Red River Area Manager
Establish, implement, and continuously improve standards, processes, and procedures that promote consistent project quality, risk management, and targeted profitability across geotechnical and design-related projects
Conduct regular portfolio and performance reviews of geotechnical projects, ensuring accountability for key financial and operational metrics including profitability, accounts receivable (AR), days sales outstanding (DSO), net revenue multiplier (NRM), work-in-progress (WIP), and gross and net revenue performance
Qualification
Required
12+ years of geotechnical experience including 5+ years in a leadership role
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering is required
Professional Engineer (PE) license required
Demonstrated success with strategic planning for long-term business plans, including setting/measuring goals and leadership of strategic pursuits
Excellent time management skills
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to lead, and grow, teams
Solid understanding of Financial metrics
Professional approach appropriate to represent the company in all settings
Solid professional relationships with key regional clients and teaming partners
Successful experience growing revenues in the Transportation, Power, Commercial, and Water markets
Demonstrated ability to recruit, retain, and develop high-end talent to an organization
Demonstrated ability to deliver results on challenging projects
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
401(k) plan
Paid holidays
Company
Kleinfelder
Kleinfelder is an employee-owned engineering, science, and architecture consulting firm.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-09-19Acquired
Leadership Team
David Goershel
Executive Vice President - South Division Director
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