Geotechnical Department Manager II

Terracon is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Engineer Department Manager to join our Team in the Tennessee Region! This person will sit in our Nashville, TN office. Nashville is growing and advancing staff to new opportunities, thus affording a new leader to join and grow in Nashville.

To be successful in this role, you must be able to supervise or monitor all projects in progress in the department to ensure that work is done on time and in accordance with the client’s requirements and within company policies, procedures and standards. Supervise the preparation of proposals and cost estimates to clients to ensure proper scoping of services, availability of manpower and pricing to achieve desired profitability. Supervise the daily operations of a department including staff training, professional development, and performance review, utilization of equipment and facilities, safety oversight, quality of services and work product, timely delivery of services and deliverables, and adherence to policies and procedures. Plan for and participate in business development activities to identify, develop, win, and execute project opportunities and build and maintain client relationships.

The Nashville Geotechnical Department is comprised of geotechnical engineers and geologists, geophysicists, and exploration professionals operating modern geotechnical drilling equipment.

Terracon is a 100-percent employee-owned consulting engineering firm providing quality services to clients. Terracon currently has more than 8,000 employees in more than 200 offices with services available in all 50 states. Terracon’s growth is due to valued employees exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace. Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is best demonstrated by offering a flexible work schedule, striving for employees to have a proper work/life balance, and enabling employees to work remotely when appropriate. In addition, Terracon offers an excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan with matching (monetary and company stock), paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, a company stock purchases plan, and various bonus programs. Come explore with us!

• Responsible for preparation of proposals and cost estimates.
• With support from the Operations Manager perform business and client development activities.
• With support from the Operations Manager, develop and manage employee staffing plans, recruitment, selection and onboarding.
• With support from the Operations Manager prepare and execute annual business plan for the department.
• With support from the Operations Manager, oversee and manage the success of the key department metrics of revenue growth, staff chargeability, project billing and collections, and project profitability.
• Develop understanding and be aware of project-related risk. Be familiar with what could go wrong on a project and how to protect the Company. Be familiar with company risk policies.
• Lead safety efforts for team and ensure team follows safety rules and guidelines. Responsible for creating and modeling a safe work environment; demonstrates safety practices. Promote pre-task planning for all projects.
• Responsible for continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Monitor and promote quality standards and practices.
• Responsible for providing consistent quality standards on project and proposal delivery.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related degree, minimum.
• Minimum of 8 years’ geotechnical consulting experience.
• Successful history in leading professionals.
• Professional licensure in Engineering.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.