Engineering Manager- Geotechnical

NV5•Bakersfield, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

NV5 has an immediate opening for an Engineering Manager- Senior Geotechnical/Civil/Materials Engineer in our Bakersfield, CA office. The successful candidate will serve as Engineering Manager for both design and construction inspection and testing projects. The candidate will also serve as Project Manager in the delivery of construction materials testing and inspection services focused primarily on school and public infrastructure construction. The successful candidate should be a registered Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California. Experience with the CA Division of State Architect (DSA) and Caltrans projects is preferred. Success in this position requires focus on both technical excellence and business success. As an engineering project manager, you will work with a variety of personalities on a multidisciplinary team. The person must possess skills in problem-solving and critical thinking and maintain high productivity in a fast-paced environment. The person needs to be an effective leader and collaborator with the ability to manage multiple soil/concrete technicians, ICC Inspectors, and laboratory staff.

Requirements

BS in Civil Engineering
MS in Geotechnical Engineering is highly desired
Registered PE in California
8+ years in a senior engineering leadership geotechnical project construction role
5+ years of experience in testing and inspection of construction materials
2+ years of experience in special inspections or supervision of special inspection services.
Experience with DSA/HCAI and Caltrans special inspection and materials testing requirements is preferred.
Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, think creatively, and problem-solve
Demonstrated experience with reviewing technical specifications and field/laboratory reports
Extensive knowledge of building codes and construction industry standards. DSA, HCAI experience is preferred
Experience with Caltrans, AASHTO, and ASTM test methods pertaining to construction materials, including HMA, aggregate, soils, steel, masonry, and concrete
Experience reviewing concrete/asphalt mix designs
Experience overseeing materials testing and inspections
Thorough understanding of accreditation policies for all relevant agencies, including Caltrans, DSA, AMRL, CCRL, IAS, etc.
Proficiency in computer applications, including MS Office
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Preferred qualifications include a strong background and experience in geotechnical engineering

Nice To Haves

Experience with the CA Division of State Architect (DSA) and Caltrans projects is preferred.
MS in Geotechnical Engineering is highly desired
Experience with DSA/HCAI and Caltrans special inspection and materials testing requirements is preferred.
Extensive knowledge of building codes and construction industry standards. DSA, HCAI experience is preferred
Preferred qualifications include a strong background and experience in geotechnical engineering

Responsibilities

Lab Operations Oversight: Engineering Manager of laboratory testing and special inspection services on DSA/HCAI, Caltrans, and local jurisdiction having authority (JHA) projects.
Plans, assigns, prioritizes, evaluates, and reviews the work of special inspectors and technicians, and support staff for consistency, accuracy, timeliness, conformance to guidelines, and technical merit.
Review field and laboratory reports
Review plans and specifications
Geotechnical Engineering and Construction Project Oversight: Project Management: Manage projects from inception through completion and have primary responsibility for managing client expectations and ensuring that delivery meets expectations.
Manage projects to meet client expectations for technical excellence, budget, and schedule
With support from the Operations Manager, plan for and execute the recruitment, selection, training, mentoring, and development of all employees in the department.
Conduct annual performance reviews. Monitor and assess progress toward performance goals
Develops and review technical and cost proposals, technical deliverables, and other documents.
With support from the Operations Manager, perform business and client development activities.
Assists in establishing policies and technical procedures and assists in developing new markets in professional services.
Develop an understanding of 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 the team and ensure the team follows safety rules and guidelines. Responsible for creating and modeling a safe