Geotechnical Services Manager

Position Summary

We are seeking a Geotechnical Services Manager to lead and grow our Geotechnical Engineering and Materials Testing services in Alaska. This role offers the opportunity to shape technical direction mentor and develop a high-performing team and deliver complex geotechnical solutions on projects that directly impact communities across the state.

As Geotechnical Services Manager you will have responsibility for technical excellence staff development client relationships and department performance while remaining hands-on with challenging geotechnical and construction-related work. This is an ideal role for a geotechnical professional who enjoys both leadership and technical engagement in a fast-paced collaborative environment.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead the Geotechnical Engineering and Materials Testing groups ensuring technical quality effective staffing and on-time delivery
• Develop proposals scopes and cost estimates aligned with resources risk and client needs
• Plan and manage department workload and key project milestones
• Provide technical leadership through project involvement deliverable review and client coordination
• Recruit mentor and develop staff while fostering a strong collaborative team culture
• Manage department performance including utilization billing collections and profitability
• Identify and manage project risks to support successful outcomes
• Promote consistent quality standards and continuous improvement

HDLs projects span urban rural and remote regions throughout Alaska. This role offers exposure to a wide range of geotechnical conditions and project types with occasional travel to support field work and project teams. It is well-suited for a leader who enjoys hands-on problem solving and the unique challenges of engineering in Alaska.

Required Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Civil Engineer (Alaska PE preferred)
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive geotechnical engineering experience
• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering (Masters preferred)
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with clients and multidisciplinary teams

Desired Qualifications

• Broad geotechnical engineering experience across foundations slope stability groundwater and earthwork materials
• Experience with arctic and subarctic design conditions
• Proficiency with subsurface exploration methods field instrumentation and geotechnical data interpretation
• Experience with deep foundations including pile design and pile testing
• Knowledge of borrow and quarry source investigations and material handling
• Familiarity with soil concrete and asphalt testing procedures and construction materials testing methodologies

Essential Job Functions

• Lead and oversee geotechnical and geological analyses including subsurface investigations data interpretation and development of design recommendations
• Manage staff subconsultants and supporting studies to ensure coordinated high-quality technical work
• Serve as a technical specialist and/or project manager making decisions on significant engineering procedures and design approaches
• Plan manage and participate in field work for geotechnical and geological studies for public agency and private-sector clients
• Interface effectively with clients design teams agencies and the public
• Prepare review and approve technical reports analyses and design recommendations
• Critically review testing results work plans submittals pay estimates schedules and related project documents
• Travel throughout Alaska and work onsite with project teams as needed

Work Environment

This position involves a combination of office and field work. Field assignments require knowledge of construction safety practices including traffic control and airfield safety procedures. Work may occur outdoors in inclement weather and may require lifting up to 60 pounds unassisted. The role may also involve standing walking climbing kneeling crouching and reaching.

Office work routinely involves use of standard office equipment such as computers phones and photocopiers.

About HDL

HDL Engineering Consultants LLC is a full-service multi-disciplinary firm with a talented team and an unwavering commitment to our core values: integrity teamwork quality respect and positivity. We provide innovative infrastructure solutions while fostering a culture of collaboration learning and professional growth.

We offer competitive salaries excellent benefits and the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that make a lasting impact on Alaskas communities. If youre passionate about construction and want to contribute to building Alaska HDL is the place for you.

How to Apply

Ready to join the HDL team Visit to complete our online application. You may also attach your resume and send it to .

Equal Opportunity Employer

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