Department Manager - Geotechnical Engineering

Department Manager - Geotechnical Engineering - Orlando, Florida

Intertek, a Nationally Recognized Testing Lab (NRTL) and leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s leading brands and companies, is actively seeking a Geotechnical Engineering Department Manager to join our Professional Services Industries Inc. (Intertek-PSI) team in Orlando, FL. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the architectural, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry.

Intertek's Building and Construction division is a suite of Intertek brands that are industry leaders across multiple architecture, engineering and construction disciplines, developing the most innovative product and project solutions. Intertek's project-related assurance, testing, inspection and consulting services are the risk management and quality assurance partner you need to ensure the reliability, safety and performance of your new developments, existing assets and facilities.  

Professional Service Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) is a leading US based provider of construction assurance, testing and inspection in civil and commercial construction. Our broad service offering includes construction materials testing, geotechnical engineering services, environmental engineering, industrial hygiene, and specialty testing.

What are we looking for?

The Geotechnical Engineering Department Manager is responsible for the overall management of a profit center including: planning growth, profitability, cost control, employee development, quality control and client relations within Geotechnical Department. 

What you’ll do:

• Direct and execute one or all of the following geotechnical project assignments but not limited to field exploration, laboratory services, engineering analysis, report preparation and report technical review
• Provide quality control review of proposals and reports and direct operations in a manner to consistently meet commitments to the clients
• Actively participate in business development and marketing efforts while establishing and maintaining client relationships related to technical aspects of our client assignments
• Responsible for the mentoring and training of junior professional staff professionals
• Actively participate in relationship building with professional and technical organizations

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering from accredited engineering / ABET school required
• 5+ years' of leadership, management, and/or engineering project management experience is required
• Florida Professional Engineer (P.E.) Registration is required
• Must be customer focused and quality driven
• Effective communication skills (written, verbal, and listening) and solid interpersonal skills are required
• The ability to read and understand work plans is required
• Valid Driver's License and reliable driving record required

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Geotechnical Engineering is preferred
• ICC, NICET and/or ACI Certifications are a plus
• P&L, and basic accounting experience is preferred
• Sales, marketing, and client management experience preferred
• Prior personnel management, hiring and training experience preferred

Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

We Value Diversity

Intertek’s network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email intertekhrusa@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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*Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

About the company

Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification (ATIC) solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains. Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.