Geotechnical Department Manager Charleston, SC

Company Overview:

Certerra provides technology-enabled testing, inspection, and certification services for new product development, engineering solutions to manage assets, and quality assurance for project delivery. ​

Working in partnership, we help you bring code compliant products to market faster, move into construction with confidence, keep your projects moving forwards and extend the life of your infrastructure assets.​

With a nationwide office network and an expert team of over 1,000 people, we have the resources to deliver materially better outcomes, along with local knowledge that ensures the communities we serve are built to last.​

Position Overview:

To serve as a Geotechnical Department Manager you will be responsible for overseeing geotechnical engineering operations, leading a team of engineers and professional, setting goals, managing budgets/ financial metrics, maintain daily operations, and monitoring performance. The department manager will also be tasked with developing and implementing strategies to improve efficiency and productivity. Key duties include hiring, training, performance evaluation, and addressing issues with the department.

Desired skills include:

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Financial management and budgeting knowledge.
• Understanding of relevant industry standards and regulations.
• Experience in team building and employee development.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with team members to interact with them on projects.
• Collaborate with Certerra management and other team to prioritize projects, workloads and needs.
• Work with clients to ensure projects are meeting their goals and needs, then communicate necessary adjustments to managements, teams and owners.
• Work within team to resolve internal conflicts and avoid escalation of issues.
• Engage in appropriate professional development to enhance performance and to gain or maintain certifications.
• Model appropriate professional standards, mentor junior staff and other team members as necessary.

ducation/ Qualifications:

• 10 years of experience in geotechnical engineering operations and project management.
• Minimum BS in Civil Engineering. Masters preferred
• Attention to detail
• Professional Engineering License is preferred.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This Company is dedicated to both the letter and the spirit of the equal opportunity employment laws. All applicants and all employees will be evaluated on the basis of their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions. There will be no discrimination on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age 40 and over, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other classification which may be protected by federal, state, or local laws. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we specifically offer equal opportunity for all employees or job applicants who may have a physical or mental disability. Such persons will be hired on the basis of their ability to perform the essential