Geotechnical Department Manager

Colliers Engineering & Design•Gilbert, AZ

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Colliers Engineering & Design is expanding its geotechnical services in Arizona and is seeking a Geotechnical Department Manager to help lead that growth. Working from our Phoenix, West Valley, or Gilbert office, you'll play a key role in establishing our geotechnical presence in the market, building client partnerships, leading complex projects, and identifying new opportunities throughout the region. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of a growing service line while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and supporting the continued expansion of our Arizona operations. If you're excited by the opportunity to build something, grow a client base, and make a lasting impact on a developing practice, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

PE required; however, consideration will also be given to a highly qualified PG candidate.
Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering.
10+ years of experience conducting and managing geotechnical engineering services and/or construction materials testing (CMT) services.
Must be ambitious, motivated, able to work independently, have a strong work ethic, and have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to develop clients/projects in near term a plus.
Extensive knowledge of all aspects of the design, development, and implementation of ground improvement technologies and deep foundation systems.
Soils laboratory experience is a plus.
Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel, and experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, REVIT, and other CAD platforms is a plus.
Experience or academic training with geotechnical software such as SEEP/W, SLOPE/W, SETTLE3D, L-Pile, is preferred.
Ability to manage multiple projects at one time, providing strong team leadership and effective project delivery.
Experience with developing budgets, preparing proposals, tracking budgets, and the associated financial management skills necessary to run a team and monitor the performance of the business.
Demonstrated effective leadership across large groups of employees.
Strategic thinking.
Effective delegation skills.
Collaboration.
Ability to hold others accountable.
Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Nice To Haves

Ability to develop clients/projects in near term a plus.
Soils laboratory experience is a plus.
Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel, and experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, REVIT, and other CAD platforms is a plus.
Experience or academic training with geotechnical software such as SEEP/W, SLOPE/W, SETTLE3D, L-Pile, is preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversees geotechnical operations and QA/QC processes to ensure all subsurface investigations, analyses, and engineering deliverables meet technical standards and project requirements.
Establishes long range objectives, staffing plans, and technical development goals that support the growth and performance of the geotechnical team.
Provides technical and managerial leadership by guiding engineers on foundation design, slope stability, earth retention systems, ground improvement, and field investigation programs.
Develops and supports marketing and business development strategies aligned with geotechnical service offerings and broader discipline goals.
Advises multidisciplinary teams by offering expert geotechnical insight for structural, civil, environmental, and transportation projects.
Manages project execution and financial performance to ensure geotechnical projects achieve targeted profitability and efficient resource use.
Monitors monthly productivity, utilization, and workload metrics and implements adjustments to maintain operational efficiency.
Assigns geotechnical projects and coordinates staff scheduling to balance workloads, meet deadlines, and support employee development.
Evaluates employee performance in alignment with company policies, technical competency expectations, and professional growth objectives.

Benefits

company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
paid pregnancy disability leave
short- and long-term disability insurance
life insurance
a company-matched 401(k)/Roth
paid time off that includes parental and military leave
employee referral and professional license bonuses
a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.
reimbursement for education
a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses
mentorship program
wellness program
Women’s Organization
ongoing philanthropic opportunities