Director of Technology - Geopier

CMC

32d

About The Position

The Director of Technology is responsible for applying geotechnical engineering experience and expertise to lead technology development of ground improvement technologies and geotechnical solutions, lead our innovation and research and development program, and to develop and implement advanced engineering approaches across Geopier’s geotechnical design and construction solutions.This role serves as a member of the Geopier Leadership Team and will work collaboratively with the Leadership Team to define and lead growth strategies and continuous improvement initiatives for the business. The key goal for this role is to drive and maintain Geopier’s leadership position in ground improvement technologies and geotechnical solutions, and to create the future of ground improvement and geotechnical solutions.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering and/or geotechnical construction
5+ years of experience in a leadership role, managing technical teams or engineering functions
Strong technical background in ground improvement systems, foundation engineering, and geotechnical design
Proven ability to translate technical expertise into practical, constructible solutions
Demonstrated experience collaborating across engineering, operations, and commercial teams
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to become a trusted business advisor with key decision-makers
Demonstrated ability to develop opportunities and specifications for a value-added product and system
Ability to navigate in a matrixed-organization
Must be highly organized with an ability to prioritize, multi-task, and manage a large workload while maintaining a focus on details and a sense of urgency to meet deadlines
Ability to blend strong engineering & technical skills with practical business intuition
Ability to prioritize and manage time around customer/client engagement and administrative tasks
Experience with digital tools and technologies for civil and geotechnical engineering applications
Experience with experimental work for civil and geotechnical engineering
Potential travel of 30-50%
Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related field required.
Area of study preference and/or requirements: Advanced Geotechnics Expertise, Geotechnical Expertise, Numerical Modelling Expertise

Nice To Haves

PhD strongly preferred
PE (Professional Engineer) License is a plus

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and oversight for Geopier’s geotechnical technologies, methodologies, and design practices
Serve as a technical expert and thought leader in geotechnical engineering and ground improvement systems
Lead the development, validation, and implementation of new and existing geotechnical technologies and construction methods
Ensure technical consistency, quality, and compliance across projects, designs, and field execution
Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Commercial teams to support project delivery, complex proposals, and client solutions
Support research, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance performance, constructability, and cost efficiency
Mentor and develop engineering and technical teams, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and technical excellence
Represent Geopier in technical forums, client engagements, industry organizations, and professional associations and exhibiting strong presentation skills
Stay current on industry trends, codes, standards, and emerging technologies relevant to geotechnical engineering and construction
Active in industry associations
Strong vision for future of geotechnical engineering and geostructural construction