Job Description
Geotechnical Department Manager I

General 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.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• 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.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 7+ years’ geotechnical consulting experience.
• Professional licensure in Engineering.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

About Terracon
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 7,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 180 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.

Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
EEO Statement
Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.