Geotechnical Department Manager

1 day ago

Reston, Virginia, United States RMA Companies Full time
Job Title: Geotechnical Department Manager

RMA Companies is a leading provider of testing, inspection, and certification services that support innovation in new product development, quality assurance, and project delivery. We are passionate about contributing to the sustainable development of the communities we serve.

We are a national firm with a global reach serving national and international clients from 30+ offices located in 10 states and are ranked on ENR's Top 500 list alongside the nation's top firms.

With a 60-year history, RMA Companies has a passion for high-end services, constant innovation, and investment in the development of world-class laboratory facilities, and interactive management technologies. Each member of our staff is committed to service, innovation, and the success of our clients.

Our Geotechnical Department Manager position will be working out of GeoTest, an RMA Company.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Oversee the assigned territory which entails Whatcom, Skagit, and San Juan Counties.
  • Collaborate with and support Geotechnical Department Managers in other regions.
  • Review, stamp, and provide geotechnical engineering support as applicable.
  • Participate in management meetings.
  • Prepare, review, and approve cost estimates.
  • Direct the north geotechnical engineering department in accordance with company policies and operating procedures.
  • Oversee geotechnical and construction projects to ensure execution of deliverables per client requirements.
  • Recommend and assist with hiring and onboarding of new employees.
  • Manage intake of projects within your territory and distribution of workload to department employees.
  • Manage employees in the department including their performance, training, utilization, timesheets, etc.
  • Approve purchases related to geotechnical equipment.
  • Participate in approved continuing education to enhance job-related skillset.
  • Work on special projects as requested and all other duties as assigned which may vary depending on season, workload, and the needs of the Company and our clients.
  • Participate and support planning, development, and growth of the department relative to staff, structure, and profitability.
  • Support collaboration of the geotechnical department with all company departments to ensure a multi-service approach for the GeoTest client base.
Job Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university in Civil Engineering or Geology or related field and minimum five years related geotechnical engineering experience.
  • P.E. preferred, but not required.
  • Previous leadership experience.
  • Experience writing geotechnical reports with a high proficiency level, required. Excellent written communication skills are required. Must be able to accurately prepare reports, proposals, and other deliverables. Reports must be clear and concise, while using proper grammar.
  • Excellent oral communication skills are required. Must be able to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders in a timely fashion.
  • Ability to read construction plans and specifications, required.
  • Strong organizational, computer, and math skills, required. Experience with applicable computer software, including but not limited to Excel, Word, SlopeW, GINT, and AutoCAD.
  • Clean driving record is required.
  • Ability to work outside, work independently, and be a self-starter.
  • Ability to travel to construction project sites and maneuver over rough and uneven terrain.
  • Lift up to 50 lbs. from a standing, crouched, or kneeling position. Lift equipment, buckets, or tools on uneven terrain periodically.
  • Carry up to 50 lbs. in the form of sample bags, buckets, and equipment.
  • Walk and carry sample bags/buckets, tools on construction sites, gravel pits, open fields, and/or uneven terrain periodically.
  • Able to sit, type, and perform computer work for long periods of time.
  • Frequent use of hands/fingers for computer entry.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This Company is dedicated to both the letter and the spirit of the equal opportunity employment laws. All applicants and all employees will be evaluated on the basis of their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions. There will be no discrimination on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age 40 and over, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other classification which may be protected by federal, state, or local laws. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we specifically offer equal opportunity for all employees or job applicants who may have a physical or mental disability. Such persons will be hired on the basis of their ability to perform the essential functions of the job in question. Likewise, their work will be evaluated on their performance of these essential functions. We will offer reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities, to the extent that Company resources allow without undue hardship. As part of our equal employment policy, there will be no wage differentials based on gender, between men and women employed in the same establishment, on jobs that require equal skill, effort, and responsibility, and which are performed under similar working conditions.

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