Geotechnical Land Manager

Overview:

A JAB Recruitment client is seeking for a Geotechnical Manager

who is a self-starter and can manage all facets of a geo-environmental or geotechnical services project life cycle for our clients—from assisting with site selection, to designing and running geo-data site investigations, preparing data reports, representing clients at agency meetings, and providing consultation on a broad range of subjects including (but not limited to) environmental, geologic, and geotechnical constraints, as well as applicable regulatory compliance.

This individual should have a strong understanding of site safety and experience managing projects to ensure all work complies with OSHA and local/state permitting requirements. The candidate will be expected to perform business development tasks including client engagement, lead generation, and proposal preparation. Current working knowledge of geo-data markets throughout the State of California and the Western USA is required. Familiarity with geologic studies, geotechnical engineering studies, water resource studies, hazardous-waste assessments, remediation techniques, and industrial hygiene practices is also expected.

Work will additionally include staff mentoring, project management, task management, subcontractor and vendor coordination, business reporting, and invoice management.

Main duties & responsibilities:

- Lead by example and place Quality, Health & Safety, Security, and Environmental protection as core values.

- Be client-satisfaction driven.

- Lead by example from proposal stage through project execution.

- Participate on project teams, design field exploration work, and prepare reports.

- Communicate tactfully and effectively, both verbally and in writing.

- Complete assignments in a timely, organized, and accurate manner.

- Maintain changeability goals.

- Work with the Sacramento-area office leadership team to establish an expansion plan for the Northern California area.

- Work independently to identify ways to support business growth across all service sectors.

- Be willing and able to travel extensively (domestic and international).

- Follow all company safety rules and procedures.

- Support and encourage continuous improvement of company processes.

Job requirements:

- Authorized to work in the United States without restrictions.

- Possess or be able to obtain a valid passport; must be able to travel extensively domestically and internationally.

- Must reside, or be willing to relocate to live within 30–60 minutes of the Sacramento-area office.

- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering required; Master’s degree in civil/environmental engineering or water resource management preferred.

- Licensed California Professional Engineer required.

- Certified Industrial Hygienist designation highly preferred.

- 12+ years of “high-touch” engineering consultation experience in geo-environmental/hazardous-waste assessment. - 5+ years of experience on the management team of an engineering firm; group management experience preferred.

- Demonstrated success in building business relationships.

- Knowledge of proposal preparation and lead generation.

- Existing business relationships that can be further developed are a plus.

- Strong understanding of natural-resource sensitivities, environmental regulatory frameworks, geo-environmental and geotechnical investigation methods, industrial hygiene practices, aquifer assessments, well and piezometer construction, geochemistry, field and construction safety practices, hazardous-waste regulations, environmental site assessments, and remedial action/implementation.

- Strong data management, math, and statistics skills.

- Computer literate and able to learn project management and technical software.

- Proficient in technical writing and editing.

- Valid driver’s license, insurance, and an acceptable motor vehicle record.