Senior Civil Engineer Branch Manager

An East Coast-based Civil/ Geotechnical Engineering firm, has opened a new branch office, and seeks a Senior Civil or Geotechnical Engineer Manager to head up the branch - relocation paid within California.

This is a permanent position with outstanding six-figure salary plus profit share.

Job Duties:

The Senior Civil Engineer Branch Manager will manage a team of geologists, geotechnical engineers, environmental scientists, surveyors, and technicians once the office is developed. Work will include federal, state and local sponsored projects, as well as private clients. A lot of the work with be transportation-based and requires CALTRANS experience.

• Manage geotechnical and geological analyses, manage staff and supporting sub-consultants , conduct research, perform preliminary geological reconnaissance, geotechnical and geological studies, review testing results, and develop design recommendations.
• Must be able to effectively prepare recommendations for various foundation systems, including driven piles, drilled piers, mat foundations, micro-piles and spread footings.
• Must be able to direct geotechnical field observation and testing programs.
• Interface with clients, design teams, and public.
• Make decisions on significant design and engineering procedures and function as technical specialist or project manager.
• Interact with support staff including CADD technicians, document production staff, and graphics technicians.
• Develop, manage field work for geotechnical and geological studies in accordance with various public agencies, and private clients’ criteria and requirements.
• Prepare documents detailing analysis and recommendations.
• Critically review testing results, design recommendations, and documents detailing the studies/projects conducted.
• Manage budgets, write and edit reports and proposals.