Geotechnical Engineering Manager

Harrington Geotechnical Engineering•Orange, CA

2d•$150,000 - $190,000

About The Position

Harrington Geotechnical Engineering Inc. (HGEI), a QAI company, has over 50 years of experience in the geotechnical and geological engineering field. With our experts, professional skilled staff, and diverse experience, we offer reliable services in an integrated, efficient, and cost-effective service to clients in the public and private sectors. Our services include Geotechnical Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory Materials Testing, Engineering Geology, and Environmental Engineering. We are currently looking for a Geotechnical Engineering Manager who could help our team to grow. As a Geotechnical Engineering Manager, you will provide technical and operational leadership for a variety of geotechnical engineering projects. You will manage engineers and technical staff, oversee daily operations, and provide guidance on geotechnical and geological matters throughout the project lifecycle. The successful candidate will include overseeing geotechnical investigations, engineering analyses, design recommendations, QA/QC practices, and project reporting. Manage project budgets, staffing, utilization, invoicing, and profitability while supporting business development and maintaining strong relationships with clients, agencies, engineers, architects, and contractors. Mentor junior staff, promote high technical standards, and ensure projects are delivered efficiently, accurately, and in accordance with applicable requirements.

Requirements

Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Geological Engineering.
A professional license in the geotechnical engineering field is required, preferably a licensed Geotechnical Engineer (GE) in the state of California.
Minimum 5 years of professional experience in the geotechnical or geological field
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills and a sound technical background in soil and rock mechanics
Attention to detail, dedication to quality and accuracy
Experience with various commercial geotechnical software
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to work independently or as part of a team
Working knowledge of standard business software including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Strong knowledge of geotechnical and geological engineering principles and practices
Knowledge with the local and statewide such as the California Building Code, Los Angeles Building, California Residential Code
Proficiency in construction inspection and management
Ability to analyze data and interpret results
Proficient in using software and other engineering tools related to the discipline.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Strong communication skills to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
Ability to read and interpret schematics and construction drawings

Responsibilities

Manage a team of engineers and technical staff, including field and lab technicians
Oversee the daily operations of the company
Provide technical guidance on geological and geotechnical related issues throughout the project lifecycle
Full PNL responsibility for meeting set budget(s) by the company, including staffing strategy by coordinating and working with our in-house recruiter for hiring, compensation decisions, utilization, invoicing, contract negotiations and profitability
Direct, enforce and make any necessary changes to the company QA/QC practices/policies in the lab and in the field during the construction for our provided services
Direct subsurface geotechnical investigations, geotechnical design recommendations, seismic and liquefaction evaluations, slope analysis and stabilization
Serve as the geotechnical-of-record for projects under DSA (schools), HCAI (hospitals), and other projects as required
Business development for expanding the business into other aspects of geotechnical engineering that are currently not or with limited volume of work within our services such as in infrastructure, hospitals, schools, and commercial structures.
Develop and maintain a strong relationship with our current clients, local state and federal agencies, project structural engineers, project architects and contractors
Produce clear, concise, but with very limited liability and defensible geotechnical reports and agency response documents
Mentor junior engineering and technical staff for delivering high technical standards, schedule performance and risk management.
Other job duties as assigned by the Operations Manager or his designee