Geotechnical, Testing, & Inspections Group Manager

Are you an enthusiastic and team-oriented leader with an entrepreneurial spirit, strong interpersonal skills, and drive to create collaborative relationships with clients, teaming 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
• Collaborate with and support other ESP disciplines and service lines in the Raleigh market
• Lead the practice to set and achieve profitability and growth goals
• Ensure quality service, consulting, and deliverables in a timely and efficient manner
• Prepare / review project contracts, invoices, and financial reports
• Take ownership of the department’s overall performance (P&L), high-level client interaction, and technical review
• Instill / foster an environment of enjoyment in our working conditions
• Effectively manage client base and client satisfaction
• Business development and marketing of clients including networking and active participation in professional development forums
• Prepare and/or review proposals and technical reports
• Serve as a technical leader, providing expert technical advice as necessary
• Train and mentor Staff and Technicians
• Collaborate with and support other ESP services as a team member

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.
• Firm 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 195 on the 2025 ENR Top 500 Design Firm rankings. For the firm's primary territory, the ENR Texas & Southeast Top Design Firms, ESP received a 2025 ranking of 52.

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