Key Responsibilities:
- Department Leadership & Management: Lead and manage the geotechnical department monitor productivity ensure high-quality deliverables and foster a positive collaborative work culture.
- Project Oversight: Coordinate with architects civil and structural engineers and other technical staff to ensure successful project execution. Oversee project scopes budgets and schedules.
- Strategic Planning & Budgeting: Develop long-term goals business plans and departmental budgets aligned with company objectives. Participate in strategic initiatives for business growth.
- Business Development: Collaborate with the business development team to generate proposals drive new client opportunities and enhance the companys reputation.
- Policy & Compliance: Implement departmental policies and procedures ensuring QA/QC standards and regulatory compliance.
- Financial Oversight: Approve departmental expenses manage project budgets analyze profitability oversee billing and identify additional revenue opportunities.
- Team Development: Mentor junior engineers provide guidance for professional growth and maintain staff engagement and performance.
- Client Management: Serve as the primary contact for clients providing geotechnical guidance reviewing contracts and ensuring project satisfaction.
- Special Projects: Lead initiatives to support departmental operations and organizational goals as needed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
- Michigan P.E. License (or ability to obtain)
- Minimum of 10 years of geotechnical engineering experience with progressive leadership responsibility
- Proven ability to manage multi-disciplinary projects and staff
- Strong knowledge of geotechnical software Michigan codes regulations and site development standards
- Excellent analytical problem-solving and communication skills
Preferred Skills:
- Experience in business development and client networking
- Strong financial management expertise (budgeting profitability analysis collections)
- Mentorship and team development experience
Benefits:
- 401(k) Profit Sharing
- Comprehensive medical dental vision short-term and long-term disability and life insurance
- Paid maternity/paternity leave volunteer time off tuition assistance fitness reimbursement
- Hybrid work schedule
- Limited relocation assistance or sign-on bonus
Apply Today: Take the next step in your geotechnical leadership career and make a lasting impact on Auburn Hills growing infrastructure projects.