Department Manager | Geotechnical Services - Charlotte

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Overview of Bunnell-Lammons Engineering, Inc.

At Bunnell-Lammons Engineering (BLE), we are committed to delivering exceptional value to our clients through technical excellence, ethical leadership, and outstanding client service. As an employee-owned engineering consulting firm, we believe our greatest strength is our people, and we are committed to creating an environment where employees are empowered to lead, innovate, grow professionally, and make a lasting impact on our clients, our communities, and our firm.

Our values are Clients, Respect, Excellence, Safety, and Trust, which together form the foundation we call C.R.E.S.T. These principles guide how we work together and serve our clients every day. As BLE continues to expand its geographic footprint and technical capabilities, we are seeking leaders who share our commitment to building strong teams, cultivating lasting client relationships, and shaping the future of our firm.

The Department Manager is responsible for building and leading BLE’s Geotechnical Services Department in the Charlotte metropolitan area. This senior leader will oversee technical and operational performance, staff development, project delivery, financial results, and client service while partnering with the Charlotte Branch Manager and business development team to grow the practice. The role offers an experienced engineering professional the opportunity to shape a new department, grow within an employee-owned firm, and potentially pursue future ownership and broader leadership opportunities.

Success in this role requires balancing technical excellence, project delivery, team leadership, financial performance, and client service while collaborating with others to support the growth of BLE’s Charlotte operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required;
  Master's degree with a geotechnical emphasis preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Typically 8+ years of progressive experience in geotechnical or geostructural engineering consulting, including project management and increasing responsibility for technical delivery and staff leadership.
• Demonstrated expertise in subsurface exploration, geotechnical analysis, design recommendations, construction support, and geotechnical risk management; knowledge of Charlotte-area geology and subsurface and construction conditions is preferred.
• Existing relationships within the Charlotte metropolitan area or surrounding markets are beneficial but not required.
• Participation in BLE's Senior Professional Program will be required to qualify as a final reviewer, execute contracts, and manage technical risk on behalf of the firm.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, staffing, profitability, and contracts; exposure to departmental budgeting, utilization, forecasting, and resource planning is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to develop trusted client relationships, provide responsive service, and contribute technical expertise to proposals, interviews, and project pursuits.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and decision‑making skills.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain corporate and professional standards, ethics, and regulatory compliance throughout the department.
• Establish departmental priorities,…