Operations Manager/Senior Engineer- Geotechnical Services

• Ensuring the well-being and safety of Pinchin employees at work sites
• Supervising employees and monitoring their job proficiency and quality
• Mentoring and supervising senior, intermediate, and junior level staff
• Reviewing technical reports
• Coordinating group resources, including employee allocation, equipment control, and maintenance, weekend resources, vacation scheduling, etc.
• Providing technical assistance to employees
• Liaise between Clients and Pinchin employees
• Ensuring employees are trained in and maintain, company procedures and programs
• Working with employees to develop and set annual goals for professional growth
• Continue the ongoing development of our geotechnical team through supporting and encouraging technical upgrading and providing direction and mentorship on complex issues and field investigations

• Ensuring that group budgets are prepared on time and that profit and utilization targets are met
• Tracking monthly group performance
• Overseeing the preparation of contract documents to Pinchin standards

• Developing and maintaining positive relationships with clients, contractors, and regulatory body representatives
• Developing schedules and assigning work to employees as appropriate
• Coordinating work and client contacts with other groups within the Company
• Maintaining relationships with various contractors and other vendors

• Engaging in business development; building and maintaining client relationships and monitoring industry trends
• Attending trade shows, and professional associations/events and providing presentations and/or seminars as required to promote Pinchin’s profile

• Reviewing the work of employees and colleagues to ensure it meets the established standards
• Making suggestions to continually improve work quality, for both self and team
• Review projects from the proposal stage through to completion, including allocation of budgets, personnel and resources, billing, and client relationships
• Maintain technical proficiency, including participation in professional practice groups and organizations
• Participate in the preparation and presentation of training programs
• Providing clients with advice on appropriate regulations and guidelines

• University degree in Geotechnical, Civil, or Geological Engineering or related degree and experience
• 10 + years of experience in a geotechnical engineering role with experience in people and operational management
• A Professional Engineering Designation in the Province of Ontario or be eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario
• Experience managing a CCIL Certified Lab, considered an asset
• Able to work closely with our project teams across the company where geotechnical support may be of assistance, such as Environmental Due Diligence and Remediation and Building Sciences
• Proven technical writing skills for preparing geotechnical engineering reports and letters for clientele
• Strong communication skills, professional presentation, and technical expertise
• Familiarity with invoicing, budgeting, and other areas of project-related financial management
• Experience with business development initiatives and client interaction

• A challenging, rewarding leadership position with the opportunity to mentor junior technical professionals.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and Extended group benefits (we pay the premium) with no waiting period.
• Membership in our internal Communities of Practice, a national support network for technical problem solving and collaboration led by our top technical experts.
• Casual dress code
• Profit share bonuses and an RRSP Matching Program
• Flexible workplace to support work life balance.
• Various professional development and employee recognition programs.
• Educational and professional membership dues reimbursement.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program.
• Corporate Discount Program.

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