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:
- Strategic Planning & Budgeting:
- Develops long-term goals and business plans for the department manages the annual capital budget and provides input on departmental budgets to align with overall business objectives.
- Participates in strategic planning initiatives and contributes to the overall growth and success of the organization.
- Business Development & Networking:
- Collaborates with the Business Development department to create and execute the departments annual business development plan while networking to enhance the departments and companys reputation.
- Leads the development of project proposals and defines project tasks schedules and resource requirements.
- Department Management & Performance:
- Monitors department chargeability targets ensures staff understand both company-wide and departmental objectives and oversees day-to-day operations including quality of work environment and employee productivity.
- Provides leadership and management for the preparation of Geotechnical and CMT projects conducting team meetings evaluating project progress and maintaining client satisfaction.
- Coordinates with project architects civil engineers structural engineers and other technical staff to ensure successful project delivery.
- Policy & Compliance Oversight:
- Develops maintains and enforces department-specific policies and procedures ensuring compliance with company standards.
- Establishes project goals and ensures adherence to QA/QC standards while developing and implementing departmental policies procedures and best practices to enhance efficiency and quality.
- Cross-Departmental Coordination:
- Works closely with the IT and HR departments to address department-specific technology and employee relations issues providing input on hires and staff development.
- Collaborates with other department managers to optimize resource allocation and project scheduling.
- Financial Oversight:
- Reviews and approves weekly departmental invoices including software equipment and other expenses.
- Manages project budgets analyzes profitability monitors revenue generation prepares client billing information manages collections and identifies additional revenue opportunities.
- Workplace Culture & Team Development:
- Fosters a positive work culture maintains a professional workspace and supports employee growth and relations.
- Mentors and develops staff within the geotechnical department to ensure ongoing professional growth.
- Client & Contract Management:
- Consults with clients to determine site requirements provides design information for geotechnical investigations and maintains regular communication throughout the project lifecycle.
- Reviews and signs project contracts handles change orders and oversees project scope.
- Other Responsibilities:
- Leads special projects to support departmental operations or corporate goals.
- Performs additional duties as assigned to support department and company objectives
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
- Michigan P.E. License or ability to obtain
- 10 years of experience in the field of civil engineering demonstrating increasing levels of responsibility.
- Working knowledge of typical computer software programs used for geotechnical engineering design and management (Microsoft Office etc.)
- Working knowledge of codes regulations and standards applicable to the geotechnical design and construction of major site development projects in Michigan.
Competencies and Personal Attributes:
- Demonstrated ability to manage staff and multi-disciplinary projects.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve technical issues and address challenges encountered during geotechnical projects.
- Experience in mentoring and coaching junior geotechnical staff providing guidance and support in their professional development.
- Proven track record of successful project delivery and client satisfaction with a focus on delivering high-quality geotechnical services on time and within budget.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Self-motivated with the ability to motivate others.
- Sound understanding of financial management.
- Proficient in conflict resolution and client satisfaction.