Job Description

Geotechnical Manager - Abbotsford, BC Abbotsford, British Columbia At EXP, we\xe2\x80\x99re driven to provide innovative solutions for the world\xe2\x80\x99s built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world\xe2\x80\x99s most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee-owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP.
Are you ready to design your future? Be our next Geotechnical Manager
Your work environment at EXP In this role, you will be a part of the Earth and Environment team, of the Western Canada team, based in Abbotsford, British Columbia office.
What a day at EXP has in store for you Planning/Leadership

• Provide Technical Leadership
• Establish Operational goals and objectives which correspond to EXP\xe2\x80\x99s mission, vision, values and goals.
• Develop a strategy and implement plans to achieve Operations goals and objectives.
• Review and continuously improve relevant procedures applicable to the Operation.
• Participate in management meetings.

Staff Development

• Develop, recruit and lead your team
• Provide a cooperative work environment for all staff which is consistent with EXP\'s values.
• Identify and hire staff to meet growth and utilization targets for the Operation.
• Oversee and complete staff performance appraisals and salary reviews.
• Identify ongoing training needs of staff and assist staff by facilitating the training process. Assist in staff training where appropriate.
• Host regular meetings with staff working under your supervision.
• Monitor and take necessary action to resolve potential disputes that may arise from time to time between your staff and/or clients, or other staff.
• Supervise, review, guide, coach and mentor staff under your supervision.

Business Development

• Establish business development strategies directed at obtaining project work and developing new client relationships.
• Promote EXP services to both existing and new clientele.
• Assist in the identification and development of new market or client opportunities.
• Attract quality clients and retain their business by instilling sound project management practices.
• Help to identify areas of potential improvement and/or corrective measures.
• Set the groundwork to help position the Operation to move forward, grow and remain secure and profitable.

Financial Performance

• Monitor and report on staff utilization and ensure targets are met.
• Identify and obtain budgetary approval for major capital and project expenditures required by the Operation.
• Establish annual financial budgets for the Operation for review by the Vice President, Geotechnical Engineering.
• Conduct regular review of the financial status of the Operation with respect to achieving budget targets.
• Monitor the Accounts Receivable status of all client accounts for projects managed by staff working under your supervision. Assist in meeting Accounts Receivable targets.
• Participate in and perform other technical and administrative tasks as required from time to time.
  

What your experience looks like

• P.Eng. or P.Geo Designation from British Columbia;
• A member in good standing with EGBC
• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in Geotechnical, Civil or Geological Engineering with a post-graduate degree preferred;
• 7 - 10 years of relevant experience in Geotechnical engineering, preferably predominantly obtained in a consulting engineering environment;
• Experience in the Fraser Valley desired
• 5 years experience as a Project Manager in a geotechnical investigation, design and construction control capacity;
• Management of teams consisting of intermediate and junior professionals and technicians;
• Proven business development skills to generate geotechnical services on projects and to take on new clients;
• Experience with complex geotechnical investigations and design work;
• Proven mentoring of junior engineering staff;
• Strong verbal and written (English) communication;
• Ability to exercise diplomacy and tact when interacting with fellow staff, clients, consultants and contractors;
• Strong organizational and time management skills, including multitasking and prioritizing;
• Strong problem-solving skills;
• Ability to work in a team environment;
• Advanced computer analysis experience

Our story

With a mission to understand, innovate, partner and deliver, EXP provides engineering, architecture, design and consulting services to the world\xe2\x80\x99s built and natural environments. Our heritage dates back to 1906, when the earliest of EXP\xe2\x80\x99s predecessor companies started its engineering infrastructure practice. Today, thousands of creative professionals across EXP work together to deliver extraordinary experiences year after year. What makes us different The passion, enthusiasm, diversity and industry-leading capabilities of our employees make us who we are. We\xe2\x80\x99re committed to providing a challenging work environment that cultivates career growth, encourages creativity and rewards excellence. Find out more about life at EXP by visiting www.exp.com .