Geotechnical Department Manager

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY :

• The Geotechnical Department Manager will lead a team in coordinating and overseeing diverse geotechnical projects across industrial, commercial, and residential sectors.
• This role involves managing the geotechnical department, ensuring efficient operations, fostering teamwork, and promoting professional development.
• Responsibilities include client collaboration, project proposal development, and maintaining high quality standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Develops long-term goals and business plans for the department, manages the annual capital budget, and provides input on departmental budgets to align with overall business objectives.

Collaborates with the Business Development department to create and execute the department’s annual business development plan, while networking to enhance the department’s and company’s reputation.

Monitors department chargeability targets, ensures staff understand both company-wide and departmental objectives, and oversees day-to-day operations, including quality of work environment and employee productivity.

Develops, maintains, and enforces department-specific policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with company standards.

Works closely with the IT and HR departments to address department-specific technology and employee relations issues, providing input on hires and staff development.

Reviews and approves weekly departmental invoices, including software, equipment, and other expenses.

Fosters a positive work culture, maintains a professional workspace, and supports employee growth and relations.

Consults with clients to determine site requirements, provides design information for geotechnical investigations, and maintains regular communication throughout the project lifecycle.

Leads special projects to support departmental operations or corporate goals.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS :

Competencies and Personal Attributes :

Physical Demands :

Availability :

Travel :

Requirements

Geotechnical Engineering, Project Management, Civil Engineering, Michigan P.E. license