What are the responsibilities and job description for the Geotechnical, Testing, & Inspections Group Manager position at ESP Associates?
Are you an enthusiastic and team-oriented leader with an entrepreneurial spirit, strong interpersonal skills, and drive to create collaborative relationships with clients, team partners, managers, and in-house multi-disciplinary teams?
ESP Associates, Inc. is seeking a dynamic, results-oriented Geotechnical Engineering and/or Testing/Inspection professional to lead and grow an established group within the Raleigh, NC market. The position will include oversight, direction, and growth of a team of project managers, senior technical engineers, technicians/inspectors, and support staff. Along with leadership of the team, this individual will be responsible for the overall performance of the department (P&L), client interaction, and some technical review.
With a strong current workload and stable portfolio of projects to create a healthy stream of regular work, we are excited to see how your leadership skills, experience, interests, and established regional connections will expand the Raleigh geotechnical/testing/inspection group in new and exciting directions!
Responsibilities:
- Develop and foster client relationships to grow ESP’s presence in Raleigh and the eastern NC region
- Lead the practice to set and achieve profitability and growth goals
- Take ownership of the department’s overall performance (P&L)
- Lead invoicing and revenue recognition for the department
- Review and have familiarity with project contracts and engage in contract negotiations, as necessary, with assistance from counsel
- Effectively manage client base, interaction, and satisfaction
- Business development and assistance with marketing of clients including networking and active participation in professional development opportunities
- Ensure quality service, consulting, and deliverables in a timely and efficient manner
- Prepare and/or review proposals and technical reports
- Serve as a technical leader, as necessary
- Train and mentor Staff and Technicians
- Collaborate with and support other ESP disciplines and service lines in the Raleigh market
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering or a related discipline
- Professional Engineer (PE) registration is required. If registered in other states than North Carolina, individual must have the ability to obtain reciprocity in NC within 6 months
- Must have at least 10 years of relevant experience in Geotechnical Engineering, Materials Testing and/or Special Inspections
- Displays strong technical skills in either Geotechnical Engineering or Testing/Inspection
- Results-oriented individual with superior skills in organization, planning and attention to detail
- Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Displays strong leadership and personnel management skills
- Excellent interpersonal, leadership and communication skills that will allow you to effectively and professionally interact with clients, approval authorities, governmental officials and the public.
- Familiarity and understanding of risk management and loss prevention.
- Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment with deadlines and ability to adjust to project priorities and demands of multiple clients.
- Intermediate to advanced computer skills (MS Office, Teams, SharePoint and relevant technical software required), including the ability to learn various types of company / client software
- Must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy.
Corporate Information:
ESP is a multi-discipline engineering design and consulting firm providing our clients with civil engineering, surveying, planning/landscape architecture, geosciences, environmental, subsurface utility engineering, and construction engineering inspection.
Through years of dedicated service to our clients, ESP has received a designation of 186 on the 2026 ENR Top 500 Design Firm rankings. For the firm's primary territory, the ENR Southeast Top Design Firms, ESP received a 2026 ranking of 53.
ESP offers an excellent employee benefits package including:
- Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses
- 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days)
- PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid Holidays
- VTO (Volunteer Time Off) of 4 hours each year (prorated during first year based on hire date)
- Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
- Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc
- Short-Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Education Reimbursement Opportunities
- Flexible and Dependent Benefits Plan
- Referral Bonuses