Dept Manager Construction Services

Job Title: Department Manager - CS

Job Location: Georgia

Love Where You Work

Here at MC Squared, we know just how important a deliberate company culture with deep roots having is. We encompass safety, a positive attitude, and a commitment to exceptional work quality in our day-to-day efforts; we take pride in our core values are Safety, Quality, and a "Can-Do" attitude as we maintain our healthy and creative work environment. We aim to grow these roots for the next generation of like-minded professionals who embrace these values. That is why MC Squared's most important pillar is our people. We have a remarkable executive leadership team that will inspire and challenge you to learn and grow while you mentor our future generation of engineers and leaders. If you’re looking for a place to develop your career MC Squared’s strategic leadership, employee benefits, positive culture, and development opportunities are a great choice to spend the rest of your journey.

About Us

MC Squared is 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 are retained to provide innovative solutions to complex subsurface issues to support the design of heavy civil infrastructure projects in the Transportation, Water/Wastewater, Tunneling, Dams, and Aviation sectors, and provide cost-effective solutions for structures, commercial developments, and educational institutions. MC Squared has experienced significant year-over-year in the last several years and our current in-house projects and backlog show the trend will continue.

Job Responsibilities & Requirements:

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

Education and Related Requirements:

• Master’s degree or PhD in engineering (Civil, Geotechnical, or Construction Management)
• 15 years of relevant hands-on experience in heavy civil projects
• Conversant in both AASHTO (LRFD) as well as 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 Licenses, Registrations or Certifications:

• Professional Engineer (PE) in GA or able to secure GA PE within 6 months of hiring
• Membership in applicable Professional Societies
• Compensation commensurate with experience.

Company Perks Benefits

We offer excellent benefits and a competitive compensation package, including salary and bonuses.

• Three (3) Medical Plans effective the first of the month following the start date - 100% employee coverage
• Dental Plans
• Vision Plans
• Health Saving Accounts (HSA)
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) (3% Company Contribution)
• Short Term Disability (100% Company Paid)
• Long Term Disability (100% Company Paid)
• $50,000 Life Insurance (100% Company Paid)
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Bonus Program
• Company Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Professional development training
• Professional certification and registration renewals

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status or based on disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We are committed to creating a collaborative working environment for talented people of any background based on merit, fairness, and respect.