Group Leader - Geostructures

Group Leader - Geostructures

Location:

Charlotte, NC;
Greenville, SC, Asheville, NC;
Full Remote or Hybrid

Reports to:

Department Manager

Status:
Full-Time, Exempt

BLE's Geostructures team is growing quickly, creating a unique opportunity for a motivated leader to help chart its future. The Geostructures Group Leader serves as a key driver of project excellence, staff development, operational performance, and strategic growth across the service line. This position integrates leadership, project management, financial management, business development, and advanced technical expertise. It is well suited for a versatile professional who communicates effectively, brings deep technical experience, and demonstrates the sound judgment needed to lead teams, manage risk, and represent BLE with professionalism and confidence.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering;
  Master's degree with a geotechnical/structural emphasis preferred
• Licensure: PE required
• Experience:
  
  8 to 15+ years in engineering practice with increasing responsibility in project delivery and client management
• Certifications:
  
  OSHA 10-hour or 30-hour (or ability to obtain); business development or project management training preferred
• Other:
  Participation in BLE's Senior Professional program is required to serve as final reviewer on deliverables, sign contracts, and manage risk on behalf of the firm

• Mentor junior and mid-level staff on project delivery, project management, client service, and execution.
• Execute future-leader training initiatives to develop staff leadership core competencies.
• Help direct the growth of the geostructural service line by identifying strategic opportunities and supporting the team's technical and geographic expansion.
• Act as primary point of contact for key clients and active pursuits.
• Maintain strong client relationships and ensure alignment on project goals, scope, and expectations.
• Lead meetings and prepare client-focused deliverables, proposals, and clarifications.
• Serve as final reviewer for calculations, drawings, and reports where authorized.
• Ensure conformance with BLE standards and mitigate risk through internal QA/QC.
• Lead QA/QC efforts across project teams and provide oversight on critical deliverables.
• Define project scopes, budgets, and schedules with input from technical staff.
• Track progress toward key milestones and adjust resources as needed.
• Ensure alignment between team workloads, deadlines, and client priorities.
• Manage contractual and technical risk on behalf of BLE, including errors and omissions.
• Ensure compliance with codes, standards, contracts, and safety expectations.
• Support field efforts to validate design assumptions and confirm conformance with the design intent.
• Coordinate with BLE's geotechnical, CMT, and environmental teams to deliver integrated services.
• Facilitate translation of recommendations into coordinated design packages.
• Support early-phase collaboration and team alignment across disciplines.
• Oversee submittals and shop drawings from specialty contractors and vendors.
• Coordinate technical clarifications and change documentation between BLE and external teams.
• Evaluate qualifications of systems, suppliers, and specialty vendors on complex projects.
• Lead proposal efforts, develop scopes and budgets, and support pursuit strategy.
• Maintain awareness of client needs and identify opportunities for follow-up work.
• Represent BLE at client meetings, industry events, and professional organizations.
• Track department and project level financials, performance metrics, and backlog forecasts.
• Support optimization of workflows, tools, and delivery processes.
• Proactively identify new opportunities and support business development through technical credibility, initiative, and thoughtful engagement.
• Advise on performance analytics and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to manage client relationships and internal teams.
• Deep understanding of geostructural systems, construction practices, and project delivery.
• Proven ability to serve as final reviewer, sign contracts, and manage project risk on behalf of the firm.
• Highly organized, responsive, and proactive in balancing quality, schedule, and budget.
• Committed to advancing BLE's reputation through high-value project execution and client service.
• Strong client focus with a proven ability to build lasting relationships, understand client needs, and deliver responsive, high-value solutions.
• Proactive in identifying new opportunities and supporting business development through technical credibility, initiative, and thoughtful engagement.

• Medical/Vision/Dental
• 401(K) with partial company matching
• Life Insurance
• Short/long term disability
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave
• Eight (8) paid holidays
• Educational Reimbursement (conditions apply)
• Employee Stock Ownership (conditions apply)
• Vehicle allowance

• Industry-leading reputation with a diverse and growing project…