What You'll Do: ECS Limited is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Department Manager to lead our geotechnical engineering team in our Columbus office. In this critical role, you will manage projects and staff, oversee quality control and technical standards, contribute to business development, and help drive overall department success. Responsibilities: Manage the full lifecycle of geotechnical engineering projects. Lead a team of geotechnical engineers, geologists, project managers, and technicians. Ensure projects adhere to geotechnical engineering best practices, safety standards, and quality control procedures. Perform technical review of proposals, reports, and calculations. Track department budget, revenue, forecasts, and financial performance. Set goals for the geotechnical group and develop staff skills through training initiatives. Assist senior staff with business development efforts through community involvement and client engagement. Promote company values, positive culture, and high employee engagement. What We're Looking For: Required Experience & Skills: 10 years of experience in civil/geotechnical engineering. Demonstrated leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills. Extensive technical knowledge of geotechnical engineering concepts and applications. Proven track record of managing budgets, forecasts, and P&L responsibilities. Business development experience engaging clients and winning projects. Knowledge of geotechnical conditions and construction industry. Required Education & Certifications: BS in Civil Engineering or Geological Engineering from an ABET accredited college/university. Preferred Education & Certifications: MS in Civil Engineering with geotechnical emphasis preferred. Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) preferred; If unlicensed, ability to obtain licensure within three months of hire required. Who We Are: ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 2,700 employees in 90 offices and testing facilities across the United States. ECS is currently ranked 64 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2024) and 28 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (June 2024). To learn more about us, click here. We love our employees and we show this through providing some great benefits, including paid time off, health and other insurance plans, retirement and college savings plans, and more. Click here to learn more about the great benefits at ECS. ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. J-18808-Ljbffr
