Geotechnical Department Manager Job Listing at Tetra Tech in Pittsburgh, PA (Job ID 50567)

Description

The Opportunity:

Tetra Tech is adding a Geotechnical Department Manager to our Geotechnical team based in Pittsburgh, PA.

Why Tetra Tech:

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world's most complex challenges.  Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world.  For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability.  Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development.  Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.

Your Impact:

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference.  Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

Your Role:

We're seeking a seasoned Geotechnical Department Manager to lead, grow and oversee our established geotechnical engineering program. Reporting to senior leadership out of our Pittsburgh office, you will manage a diverse portfolio of Energy, Renewable Energy, Mining, Oil & Gas and Site Development projects while mentoring and developing a team of geotechnical professionals. You will also cultivate client relationships and work closely with project engineers and project managers to ensure technical excellence, on-time delivery and continued program improvement.

• Lead day-to-day operations of the geotechnical engineering program, ensuring consistent quality, safety and compliance across all projects.
• Maintain and refine existing geotechnical investigation practices, laboratory testing protocols, and program documentation.
• Collaborate with the Program Manager to evolve workflows, standards and resource plans.
• Serve as a primary technical and strategic point of contact for key clients, anticipating their needs and ensuring their satisfaction.
• Proactively identify and pursue opportunities to expand services with existing clients and to win new business.
• Participate in proposal preparation and presentations to secure and grow client engagement.
• Oversee planning, execution and reporting of field investigations, including drilling, sampling, in-situ testing and instrumentation.
• Provide hands-on geotechnical design and analysis for foundations, slopes, retaining structures, embankments, and site development.
• Review and interpret laboratory data, ensuring that analytical results support sound engineering recommendations.
• Coordinate with lead project engineers and project managers to align technical scope, schedule and budget.
• Supervise and mentor geotechnical engineers and field technicians, fostering professional growth.
• Allocate resources, set performance goals and conduct regular progress reviews.
• Lead training initiatives on emerging technologies, analytical methods, and best practices.
• Develop clear, concise work plans, technical reports and design memoranda.
• Review and approve deliverables to maintain high standards of technical accuracy and client satisfaction.
• Contribute to proposal development, including scope definition, cost estimating and technical narrative.
• Assist with recruiting, interviewing and onboarding of engineering staff and field personnel.
• Monitor staffing needs, skill sets, and workload balance to meet project demands.
• Provide geotechnical support during construction, including site visits, testing oversight, and interpretation of field observations.
• Address contractor inquiries and resolve technical issues in real time. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in civil/Geotechnical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in PA (or ability to obtain).
• 10+ years of progressive geotechnical engineering experience, including leadership roles.
• Proven success managing multi-disciplinary teams and complex programs.
• Strong technical aptitude in soil mechanics, foundation design and site development.
• Excellent communication, client development and project management skills.
• Candidate must be highly motivated; customers focused and work well in a team environment.
• Candidate must also be able to manage and lead project tasks effectively while balancing multiple priorities.
• Experience in geotechnical engineering design and modeling software.
• Candidate must be able and available for travel via land and/or air and possess a valid drivers' license in good standing.
• A Pre-employment drug screening in compliance with state regulations is required.
• Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record without restrictions.

Life at Tetra Tech:

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
• Merit-based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth. 

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

We invite applications from all interested parties.

Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:

LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers

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