Geotechnical Lab Manager Jobs in Ridgeland, MS (NOW HIRING)

Job Description
Terracon is seeking an experienced Regional Technical Consultant - Geotechnical to join our Team in the Gulf Coast Region! This individual can sit in any of our Terracon offices located in the Gulf Coast Region, which include the following: Huntsville, AL; Birmingham, AL; Mobile, AL; Jackson, MS; New Orleans, LA; Baton Rouge, LA; Lake Charles, LA; and Shreveport, LA.
This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated individual to lead efforts in the Gulf Coast West region which includes the State of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama, incorporating 8 offices.
A successful candidate will oversee and provide technical expertise in the performance and review of geotechnical services operating throughout the Gulf Coast and surrounding Regions. This induvial will lead and support the development, operations, and growth of the geotechnical service line. Provide direction and lead efforts to standardize policies, practices, and procedures across offices in the region. Monitor the performance of geotechnical teams and support ongoing training, site visits, quality audits and safety incident investigation. May participate in client development and recruitment of new geotechnical professionals for the region.
Terracon is a 100-percent employee-owned consulting engineering firm providing quality services to clients. Terracon currently has more than 8,000 employees in more than 200 offices with services available in all 50 states. Terracon's growth is due to valued employees 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 best demonstrated by offering a flexible work schedule, striving for employees to have a proper work/life balance, and enabling employees to work remotely when appropriate. In addition, Terracon offers an excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan with matching (monetary and company stock), paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, a company stock purchases plan, and various bonus programs. Come explore with us!
Responsibilities

• Partner with departments and offices within the region by providing technical expertise and consulting to further the development of the geotechnical service line.
• Serve as the primary geotechnical subject matter expert, resource, and point of contact to office and department personnel within the region.
• Develop, refine, and recommend policies, practices and procedures for the geotechnical service line to drive uniformity and standardization across the region.
• Partner and collaborate with other Regional Technical Consultants in other regions to develop the geotechnical service line across divisions and operating groups.
• Assist region departments in the execution of growth strategies and actions necessary to achieve the strategic and annual operations plans.
• Develop and deliver technical training for the service line including but not limited to drilling and sampling techniques, lab testing standards, engineering analysis, and field best practices to offices in the region.
• Provide technical support on projects as needed.
• Assist in the development of projects, business and clients.
• May participate in client development, proposal support, and pursuit strategy activities.
• May assist in identifying and interviewing key geotechnical hires to strengthen the region's technical capabilities.
• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering
• A minimum of 12 years' related experience in Geotechnical Engineering, particularly in consulting.
• Professional Registration License in Louisiana, Mississippi or Alabama is required with the ability to obtain a Professional Registration in other states preferred.

Preferred:

• Master's Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering
• Minimum of 15 years' related experience in Geotechnical Engineering, particularly in consulting.
• The ability to obtain a professional registration in other states preferred.

About Us
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 8,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 200 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 was recognized as the #1 firm in Asbestos and Lead Abatement.
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.
About the Team
Innovation and hands-on practice come together in our geotechnical consulting services. We provide geotechnical services nationwide for a wide range of projects, drawing on six decades of historical geotechnical data, a fleet of more than 200 drill rigs, 140 accredited laboratories, and thousands of employees to quickly organize or capture site data wherever projects are located. From AI-supported solutions and predictive technologies to geophysics and traditional exploration, we deliver precision, value-added subsurface information and engineering and scientific expertise to solving our clients' challenges and achieve their goals for project sustainability, quality, and efficiency.