What are the responsibilities and job description for the Geotechnical Department Manager I position at Terracon Consultants, Inc.?
Job Description
$10,000 sign-on bonus!
General Responsibilities:
As a supervisor in our department, your role will involve overseeing all ongoing projects to ensure they are completed on time and meet client requirements while adhering to our company policies and standards. You will also be responsible for supervising the preparation of proposals and cost estimates to ensure that services are properly scoped, manpower is available, and pricing is set to achieve profitability.
In addition, you will manage daily operations within the department, which includes staff training and development, performance reviews, equipment and facility utilization, safety oversight, and maintaining the quality of services and deliverables. You will ensure that services are delivered on time and in compliance with our policies and procedures.
Finally, you will take part in business development activities to identify, develop, and secure new project opportunities, as well as to build and maintain strong client relationships.
Essential Roles and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for preparation of proposals and cost estimates.
- With support from the Office Manager perform business and client development activities.
- With support from the Office Manager develop and manage employee staffing plans, recruitment, selection and on-boarding.
- With support from the Office Manager prepare and execute annual business plan for the department.
- With support from the Office Manager oversee and manage the success of the key department metrics of revenue growth, staff chargeability, project billing and collections, and project profitability.
- Develop understanding and be aware of project-related risk. Be familiar with what could go wrong on a project and how to protect the Company. Be familiar with company risk policies.
- Lead safety efforts for team and ensure team follows safety rules and guidelines. Responsible for creating and modeling a safe work environment; demonstrates safety practices. Promote pre-task planning for all projects.
- Promote continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Monitor quality standards and practices. Engage APRs on projects at their onset.
- Bachelor's degree in technical discipline practiced by the Firm including Engineering, Environmental Science or Geology and 5 years practice experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 9 years related experience.
- Master's degree or PhD preferred.
- Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.
- Certification or licensure in field of expertise.
About Terracon
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon's growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.
Terracon's vision of "Together, we are best at people" is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
EEO Statement
Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.
