Principal Geotechnical Engineer/Division Manager

Socotec

$160K — $200K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. or M.S. in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering.
  • 10+ years of experience in managing engineering projects and teams.
  • 5+ years of experience in the construction materials testing (CMT) sector.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) mandatory.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Proficient in geotechnical design software.
  • Valid driver's license with the ability to visit field sites as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee division operations, budgets, and workload planning.
  • Serve as Principal-in-Charge on major projects, offering technical oversight and quality review.
  • Mentor and guide project managers and technical staff.
  • Manage client relationships, contracts, and project deliverables.
  • Track KPIs and financial performance, implementing corrective actions as necessary.
  • Support business development and strategic growth initiatives.
  • Manage construction materials testing field and lab operations during the initial growth stage.

Benefits

  • Leadership role during the opening of a new office.
  • Opportunity for significant influence on operational and financial success.
  • Combination of technical and managerial responsibilities.
  • Access to professional development through mentoring staff.
  • Involvement in business development and strategic initiatives.
Full Job Description
Job Description

We are hiring an experienced Principal Geotechnical Engineer to lead a new office in Portland, Oregon as General Manager and Principal-in-Charge. This role combines technical leadership, business development, and team management to drive operational and financial success.

Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee division operations, budgets, and workload planning
  • Serve as Principal-in-Charge on major projects, providing technical oversight and quality review
  • Mentor and guide project managers and technical staff
  • Manage client relationships, contracts, and project deliverables
  • Track KPIs, financial performance, and implement corrective actions as needed
  • Support business development and strategic growth initiatives
  • Manage construction materials testing field and lab operations during the initial growth stage


Qualifications
  • B.S. or M.S. in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering.
  • 10+ years of experience managing engineering projects and teams.
  • 5+ years experience in the construction materials testing (CMT) industry
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) required.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Proficiency in geotechnical design software.
  • Ability to visit field sites as needed; valid driver's license required.


Additional Information

Salary range: $160,000-200,000

For more information, please visit www.socotec.us

Job Type: Full-Time; in-office

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