Geotechnical Department Manager

Froehling & Robertson

$100K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering; Master's preferred
  • PE License required or ability to obtain within 1 year
  • 7+ years of geotechnical experience preferred
  • Experience with developing geotechnical clients in multiple markets
  • Progressive leadership experience in team settings
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

  • Lead engineering and drilling staff and subcontractors in project execution
  • Develop and manage drilling and project schedules and budgets
  • Oversee and ensure the success of geotechnical engineering projects
  • Maintain project profitability and client satisfaction
  • Author and review technical reports and documents
  • Evaluate and apply engineering methods and techniques during projects
  • Develop proposals aimed at securing profitable geotechnical projects

Benefits

  • In-house continuous training
  • Comprehensive medical insurance (health, dental, vision, and life)
  • Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off
  • Company-observed paid holidays
  • Short and long-term disability coverage
  • 401K retirement plan
  • Company cell phone
  • Use of company vehicle for site travel
Full Job Description
Who we're looking for:

The Department Manager will oversee the geotechnical staff and all geotechnical projects of their assigned region.

What you'll be doing

Including but not limited to:

  • Leads engineering and drilling staff and subcontractors to perform required work to meet client requirements
  • Develops and manages drilling and project schedules and budgets
  • Provides oversight of all geotechnical engineering projects undertaken
  • Oversees and maintains assigned project profitability and client satisfaction in keeping with F&R goals
  • Authors and/or reviews technical reports and letters
  • Evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering methods, techniques, procedures, and criteria during the execution of engineering services
  • Takes lead on development of proposals to win profitable geotechnical projects throughout the assigned region
  • Shares responsibility to meet the branches' business development, marketing and proposal goals
  • May serves as lead project manager on higher profile projects in addition to providing oversight to junior level staff
  • Participates in the hiring process of new engineers and drillers
  • Performs staff and driller evaluations, helping to set and aid in achieving goals
  • Upholds F&R mission statement and Core Values in all aspects of work
  • Other duties as assigned


What you need to have:
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Master's Degree preferred)
  • PE License required, or ability to obtain within 1 year
  • 7+ years of geotechnical experience preferred
  • Experience with developing geotechnical clients in multiple markets
  • Progressive experience leading teams to meet oMust be a team leader who can lead growth and success through F&R values
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills (oral and written)
  • Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
  • Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams to achieve goals
  • Excellent attention to details
  • Must be willing to participate in and pass F&R's pre-employment screening including a background investigation, drug screening and driving record
  • Ability to continuously sit, stand, and walk
  • Ability to occasionally lift less than 20 lbs.
  • Ability to work outside in frequent changes of temperatures
  • Ability to occasionally bend, squat, climb, push, and pull
  • Ability to work in environments containing dust and fumes
  • Ability to drive to and from work sites, must have valid driver's license with good-standing driving record
  • Ability to occasionally travel overnight.

Check out our Perks + Benefits:

In addition to our welcoming company culture and competitive compensation packages, our employees enjoy the below benefits:
  • In-House continuous training
  • Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental, vision and life
  • Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off
  • Company-observed paid holidays
  • Short and long-term disability coverage
  • 401K retirement
  • Company Cell Phone
  • Usage of company vehicle when traveling to sites/labs, etc.

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