Geotechnical Department Manager
Geotechnical Department Manager
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11-04-2025
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Job Description
Overview:
UES is a privately held rapidly growing engineering and consulting firm with nearly six decades of experience in geotechnical engineering construction materials testing building code compliance threshold inspections and environmental consulting. With more than 3800 professionals across 80 branches in high growth markets in the U.S. UES consults on projects of all sizes for public and private clients in industries ranging from transportation and healthcare to commercial residential and education.
Experienced and proven UES is considered a pioneer of the industry and stands at the forefront of emerging technology and best practices. Our work includes public and private clients as well as publicprivate partnerships and consists of projects ranging from transportation and infrastructure to aviation and aerospace. Our engineers geologists certified inspectors scientists and drillers offer an unwavering commitment to excellence approaching each project with the knowledge that precision professionalism and creative solutions are what drive success and cultivate enduring client relationships.
As UES continues to grow its critical that we have a defined set of values that guide us like a north star. These values need to demonstrate who we are as a company and what we believe. STRIVE stands for Safety Teamwork Responsiveness Integrity Value and Excellence.
Summary
We are looking for an experienced and driven Geotechnical Department Manager to oversee and manage the daytoday operations of our geotechnical engineering department. The ideal candidate will have indepth knowledge and experience in geotechnical engineering with a focus on highrise construction business development and strategic leadership. This is a highresponsibility highreward position requiring a blend of technical expertise project management skills and the ability to drive business growth and client relationships in a fastpaced competitive market.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the geotechnical engineering team providing direction mentorship and professional development opportunities.
- Foster a collaborative and highperformance team culture while maintaining technical excellence.
- Oversee the successful of geotechnical engineering projects ensuring quality costeffectiveness and timely delivery.
- Manage the geotechnical aspects of largescale including site assessments soil analysis foundation design slope stability studies retaining structures ground improvement and earthwork.
- Coordinate with architects structural engineers civil engineers developers contractors and other stakeholders to ensure project success and seamless integration of geotechnical work.
- Monitor project progress ensure compliance with regulations and proactively address potential risks or issues.
- Develop and implement strategies for growing the geotechnical services portfolio and securing new business opportunities particularly in the highrise construction market.
- Cultivate relationships with clients contractors and industry partners to enhance business development efforts.
- Represent the company at industry events conferences and client meetings positioning the firm as a leader in the geotechnical field.
- Provide technical leadership in geotechnical engineering practices and methodologies ensuring the teams work adheres to the latest industry standards codes and best practices.
- Stay uptodate with advancements in geotechnical technologies and approaches integrating innovation to improve project efficiency and outcomes.
- Review and approve geotechnical reports design documents and other technical deliverables.
- Manage departmental budgets resource allocation and project financials to ensure profitability and efficient use of resources.
- Identify and implement costeffective solutions for geotechnical aspects of projects while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Civil Engineering Geotechnical Engineering or related field
- Florida Professional Engineer (P.E. license required
- 10 years of experience in geotechnical engineering with a strong focus on highrise construction projects in the Miami area.
- Must have experience with 5 projects of over 30 stories in height.
- Proven track record of managing and delivering complex geotechnical projects on time and within budget.
- Experience in business development and client management within the engineering or construction industry.
- Strong leadership communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and guide a team.
- In dept knowledge of local codes regulations and best practices in Miamis construction environment.
- Ability to thrive in a fast paced challenging and rewarding work environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for client interaction internal team collaboration and report preparation.
- Valid Florida Drivers License with an acceptable driving record (in accordance with our Drivers License and Motor Vehicle Record Check Criteria)
- Ability to pass a background check screening in accordance with Floridas Jessica Lunsford Act (or equivalent state classification).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proven experience in managing geotechnical investigations designs and projects from conception to completion.
- Familiarity with local state and federal regulations including safety and environmental standards related to geotechnical practices.
- Strong leadership abilities including experience managing teams conflict resolution and fostering a positive team environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for client interaction internal team collaboration and report preparation.
- Experience with geotechnical engineering software and standard office software
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
- Required to drive stand walk use hands to type handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance talk and hear. Body motions and movements include: bending twisting reaching stooping pulling kneeling lifting carrying and pushing.
- Lifting and/or moving up to thirtyfive pounds regularly is expected and up to seventyfive pounds on occasion.
- This job is located in Florida with exposure to intense sun intense heat humidity rain thunderstorms and other adverse weather conditions.
- Job site conditions may or may not be accessible by vehicle and can include wetlands swamps grasslands and fields with uneven surfaces sand brush and other natural and manmade obstacles.
- This job is primarily and regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and construction sites where the noise level is usually moderate to loud.
Who We Are:
UES provides essential engineering services for some of the most prominent and significant projects in the nation. Our team members from our drillers to administrative staff contribute directly to projects that transform communities. With some of the greatest talent in Geotechnical Engineering Construction Materials Testing and Inspection Code Compliance EnvironmentalOccupationalHealth & Safety and Building Envelope we are committed to delivering groundbreaking solutions for our clients. At the core of our success is our team members who make it all possible. We know that the projects we deliver are only as good as our people which is why we offer enriching opportunities for career growth at every level.
Growing in Excellence
As the #1 fastest growing AEC firm on The Zweig Groups Hot Firm list in 2021 UES is poised to lead our industry into the future. As we evolve from a oneman operation to a company spanning 75 branches and 3500 employees were looking for enthusiastic talent to launch their careers and grow along with us.
Why Work at UES
We value the individual contributions of our employees and we show this through providing great benefits. Please ask your recruiter what benefits plans apply to you.
Check out our website:https://teamues/
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EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Universal Engineering Sciences is a DrugFree Workplace. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
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