Geotechnical Department Manager
Geotechnical Department Manager
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Geotechnical Department Manager - Auburn Hills MI
Location: Auburn Hills MI
Employment Type: Full-Time Work Model: Hybrid
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
- Develop long-term goals and business plans for the department manage annual budgets and contribute to strategic planning initiatives.
- Collaborate on business development efforts network with clients and lead proposal preparation.
- Oversee department performance monitor targets manage day-to-day operations and ensure staff productivity.
- Provide leadership in geotechnical and construction materials testing (CMT) projects conduct team meetings and maintain client satisfaction.
- Coordinate with architects civil and structural engineers contractors and technical staff for successful project delivery.
- Establish and enforce departmental policies and QA/QC standards to maintain quality and compliance.
- Manage departmental finances including budgets billing collections and profitability analysis.
- Foster a positive workplace culture mentor staff and support professional development.
- Serve as primary contact for clients manage contracts and scope changes and maintain ongoing communication throughout projects.
- Lead special projects and perform additional duties to support departmental and company objectives.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
- Michigan Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or ability to obtain.
- Minimum 10 years of civil/geotechnical engineering experience with progressive responsibility.
- Demonstrated leadership in managing staff budgets and multi-disciplinary projects.
- Strong knowledge of geotechnical design codes regulations and standards.
- Proficiency with typical software used in geotechnical design and management (e.g. Microsoft Office).
- Excellent communication problem-solving and client relationship skills.
- Experience mentoring and coaching junior engineers.
- Strong financial management and conflict resolution abilities.
Employment Type
Full Time
