• Job Description

  Req#: 183014019720409

  Geotechnical Practice Leader

  
  Geotechnical Practice Leader for an outstanding collaborative team in Jacksonville, FL. This individual serves a key function in managing client interaction, providing staff training and project leadership, preparation of technical reports, specifications, plans, designing foundations, retaining walls, and other geotechnical aspects of construction. In this role, you will have the opportunity to partner cross-functionally with top industry leadership in an ever-evolving environment.

  
  Responsibilities

  • Lead the identification and pursuit of new clients, develop additional work within an existing project and attend business development meetings with new and existing clients
  • Preparation of technical reports, specifications, construction plans, and geotechnical recommendations
  • Preparation of proposals, coordinating projects, managing clients and managing billings
  • Provide mentorship, coaching, and review of work for staff
  • Expand services to existing clients, and the potential to develop new clients while maintaining strong billability
  • Support of excavation designs and Plaxis 3D analysis
  • Perform and manage multiple projects and tasks within specific budgets, schedules, and deadlines. Monitor budgets, schedules, and project timelines

  Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field; additional degree or considerable experience specifically within Geotechnical engineering
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.)
  • 10+ years related geotechnical experience
  • Prior experience with geotechnical investigations and construction inspections
  • Office experience with investigation and field work coordination, geotechnical reports, and specification writing
  • Prior field experience in earthwork, driven and drilled pile construction, load testing, footings subgrade and backfill inspection, ground improvements, retaining wall design and construction, and excavation support system design and inspection
  • Software knowledge in one or more of the following: gINT, Slide/SLOPE/W, PLAXIS, LPILE, GRLWEAP, MSEW, SHAKE
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities
  • Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment
  • Some field work is required

  This position features an array of programs and benefits to help its employees advance their careers and enhance the quality of their lives. The comprehensive compensation package includes: full-time employment company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, and paid pregnancy disability leave; 401(k)/Roth with company match; paid time off including parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses; and educational reimbursement. Also employee resource groups, flexible work schedules, extensive training, wellness programs, mentoring programs, and more.

• About the company

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