Department Manager - Geotechnical Engineering

 

Department Manager – Geotechnical Engineering - Memphis, Tennessee

Intertek, a Nationally Recognized Testing Lab (NRTL) and leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s leading brands and companies, is actively seeking a Field CMT Technician to join our Professional Services Industries Inc. (Intertek-PSI) team in Memphis, TN. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the architectural, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry.

Intertek's Building and Construction division is a suite of Intertek brands that are industry leaders across multiple architecture, engineering and construction disciplines, developing the most innovative product and project solutions. Intertek's project-related assurance, testing, inspection and consulting services are the risk management and quality assurance partner you need to ensure the reliability, safety and performance of your new developments, existing assets and facilities.  

Professional Service Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) is a leading US based provider of construction assurance, testing and inspection in civil and commercial construction. Our broad service offering includes construction materials testing, geotechnical engineering services, environmental engineering, industrial hygiene, and specialty testing.

What are we looking for?

The Branch Manager will be providing oversight of a project and testing team with leadership responsibilities for both the construction services and geotechnical teams.

Salary & Benefits Information

Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skillset, experience, qualifications, and other job-related duties.

In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.

 

What you’ll do:

The Department Manager position is responsible for the following duties:

• Responsible for overall management of geotechnical engineering services, including P & L responsibility
• Direct and execute geotechnical project assignments including, engineering analysis and report preparation, field exploration and laboratory services
• Provide senior review of proposals and reports and ensure that commitments to clients are met.
• Client relations and business development activities
• Responsible for the mentoring and training of senior and junior professional staff professionals
• Actively participate in professional and technical organizations

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.

What it takes to be successful in this role:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil and/or Geotechnical Engineering is required
• Five or more years of geotechnical engineering design and consulting services experience required
• Professional Engineer Registration (PE) is required
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential
• Excellent understanding and knowledge of geotechnical engineering and related disciplines with the ability and desire to provide creative and practical solutions to meet the client’s needs
• Valid Driver's License and reliable driving record required

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Geotechnical Engineering is highly preferred
• Experience operating within the local market is highly preferred
• Previous staff management experience and P&L responsibilities highly preferred
• Multi-sector (private, municipal, FDOT) experience preferred

 

Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

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