Department Manager

Job Title: Department Manager - CS

Job Location: Georgia

Loved for Our Culture

We value our culture deeply, built on Safety, Quality, and a 'Can-Do' attitude. We foster a healthy and creative work environment, aiming to pass this legacy on to the next generation. Our people are our most important pillar, led by an inspiring executive leadership team that will challenge you to grow while mentoring our future engineers and leaders.

About Us

We are a professional consulting engineering firm specializing in Geotechnical Engineering, Geo-Environmental, Construction Materials Testing and Inspection, and Pavement Design and Management with offices in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. Our clients include DOTs, municipalities, state agencies, and large multinational engineering firms. We provide innovative solutions for complex subsurface issues, supporting the design of heavy civil infrastructure projects in various sectors, and offering cost-effective solutions for structures, commercial developments, and educational institutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead safety efforts for the team and ensure adherence to safety rules, guidelines, and company policies. Create and model a safe work environment, demonstrating safety practices.
• Promote pre-task planning for all projects.
• Mentor and develop staff technically and for leadership roles.
• Supervise and manage the progress of construction services projects to ensure quality and timely deliverables.
• Risk assessment and management at all levels, including quality assurance of technical and non-technical aspects of the department, including subcontractors/sub-consultants.
• Risk assessment for conventional and alternate delivery contracts.
• Oversight of technical work quality, including proposal preparation, client meetings, and overall client satisfaction.
• Manage the execution of construction services contracts, including report review and preparation, critical review of field and laboratory test procedures and data.
• Contribute to increasing MC Squared's construction services consulting footprint in the market, supporting marketing and business development staff.
• Promote continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects, managing quality standards and practices.
• Provide technical direction for production and completion of routine and complex projects.
• Reporting to leadership.
• Managing budgets.
• Developing strategies to increase productivity and improve operations.
• Resolving escalated customer complaints or queries.

Requirements:

• A Master's degree or PhD in Civil, Geotechnical, or Construction Management.
• 15 years of relevant experience in heavy civil projects.
• Familiarity with AASHTO (LRFD) and LFD/ASD procedures applicable for foundations, slopes, and MSE Wall analyses.
• Familiarity with GDOT and/or FHWA procedures for transportation structures and pavement analyses.
• Familiarity with GA geology and local field and design practices is preferred.
• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Professional Engineer (PE) license in GA or ability to secure it within 6 months of hiring.
• Membership in applicable Professional Societies.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including salary, bonuses, health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development training.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status or disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity.