Geotechnical Department Manager

Location:

Dulles, VA 20166, USA

Pay or shift range: $ USD to $ USD. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Froehling & Robertson, Inc., (F&R) has been proudly engineering stability in the country since 1881. In addition to being one of the oldest independent testing/engineering companies, F&R is also a minority-owned business offering competitive compensation/benefits and a positive work environment designed around the philosophy of mutual respect for all! Our shared F&R/Employee values include:
Safe & Healthy Work Environment, Value & Respect for F&R Employees and Clients, Trustworthiness, Technical Excellence, Continuous Improvement, and Financial Success.

We’re always on the lookout for enthusiastic individuals who are not afraid to get their boots and hard hats a little dirty from an honest day's work.

Come be a part of this talented and dedicated team.

Join stability. Apply now!

The Department Manager will oversee the geotechnical staff and all geotechnical projects of their assigned region.

• Leads engineering and drilling staff and subcontractors to perform required work to meet client requirements
• Develops and manages drilling and project schedules and budgets
• Provides oversight of all geotechnical engineering projects undertaken
• Oversees and maintains assigned project profitability and client satisfaction in keeping with F&R goals
• Authors and/or reviews technical reports and letters
• Evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering methods, techniques, procedures, and criteria during the execution of engineering services
• Takes lead on development of proposals to win profitable geotechnical projects throughout the assigned region
• Shares responsibility to meet the branches’ business development, marketing and proposal goals
• May serve as lead project manager on higher profile projects in addition to providing oversight to junior level staff
• Participates in the hiring process of new engineers and drillers
• Performs staff and driller evaluations, helping to set and aid in achieving goals
• Upholds F&R mission statement and Core Values in all aspects of work
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Master’s Degree preferred)
• PE License required, or ability to obtain within 1 year
• 7+ years of geotechnical experience preferred
• Experience with developing geotechnical clients in multiple markets
• Progressive experience leading teams to meet
• Must be a team leader who can lead growth and success through F&R values
• Excellent communication and presentation skills (oral and written)
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams to achieve goals
• Excellent attention to details
• Must be willing to participate in and pass F&R’s pre-employment screening including a background investigation, drug screening and driving record
• Ability to continuously sit, stand, and walk
• Ability to occasionally lift less than 20 lbs.
• Ability to work outside in frequent changes of temperatures
• Ability to occasionally bend, squat, climb, push, and pull
• Ability to work in environments containing dust and fumes
• Ability to drive to and from work sites, must have valid driver’s license with good‑standing driving record
• Ability to occasionally travel overnight.

• Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental, vision and life
• Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
• Paid time off
• Company–observed paid holidays
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• 401K retirement
• Company Cell Phone
• Usage of company vehicle when traveling to sites/labs, etc.

We extend equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other reason protected by federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

F&R participates in the USCIS E-Verify Program to verify that all new hires are authorized to work in the United States.

EOE M/F/D/V/SO. Drug Free Workplace.

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