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Department Manager II
Department Manager II-March 2024
Charlotte
Mar 29, 2026
About Department Manager II

  26525BR

  Service Line:

  Geotechnical

  Office Name:

  Charlotte NC

  Job Description:

  Position: Geotechnical Department Manager – Charlotte, NC

  Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Terracon is growing and hiring a Geotechnical Department Manager in our Charlotte office! Our Charlotte office works on exciting projects including PG&T, commercial, education, hospital, slope stability, and various other project types with geotechnical work. This position is for a senior professional engineer (P.E.) who will be responsible for managing and leading a group of geotechnical engineers, as well as planning, scheduling and coordinating Geotechnical specific work, as well as the overall management of a team of professional engineers for projects varying in size and complexity. The successful candidate will be experienced in all phases of geotechnical and construction management efforts in addition to previous leadership experience. This position requires numerous business development efforts including client development meetings, proposals, reports to support existing clients and project portfolios that serve to expand our service offerings. Terracon’s Innovation leads the industry with proprietary Stage 1 reporting system and the successful platform that it provides for our clients.

  If your passion lies in working on projects that help your community , and if you're interested in belonging to a 100% employee-owned organization that allows us to set our course together and benefit when our hard work creates financial success, then Terracon is your kind of company! We share your passion.

  * This position is eligible for a flexible, work from home schedule. The selected candidate will also receive a sign-on bonus, in addition to other total rewards, like an annual bonus, the ability to purchase stock, 4-weeks paid time off and cell phone reimbursement!

  Essential Role and Responsibilities:

  Manage and lead a department of geotechnical engineers and continue to make the department profitable and inspire growth.

  Apply sound engineering principles and be able to communicate complex engineering issues and concepts to technical and non-technical clients and project teams.

  May be responsible for resource management, project scheduling, budgets and forecasts, and working with external vendors, subcontractors or contractors.

  Conducting client development activities and work for the Charlotte area.

  Provide excellent level of customer service.

  Design, communicate, and implement a project plan for completing the project.

  Ability to develop written proposals to clients for both small and large projects.

  Experienced in evaluating, and synthesizing complex laboratory and field data, and assembly in written reports.

  Demonstrate a commitment to follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects for incident and injury free operations.

  Report any safety issues or concerns to management.

  Lead technical training and make informed decisions based upon state-of-the-art technology issues.

  Provide leadership of marketing, sales and business development.

  Supervise less experienced engineers or technical support personnel on projects.

  Requirements:

  Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and a minimum of 8+ years’ related experience.

  Have or be able to acquire certifications in state of North Carolina that includes:

  Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Civil Engineering.

  Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

  Preferred Qualifications:

  Master’s degree in engineering or related.#LI-SC1

  Exemption:

  Exempt

  Requisition ID:

  26525BR

  Posting Title:

  Geotechnical Engineering Department Manager

  Employment Type:

  Regular, Full Time

  City, State (Office Location):

  Charlotte, NC

  About Terracon:

  Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.

  Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.

  EEO Statement:

  Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.

  Job Category:

  Operations Management

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