Operations Manager/Senior Engineer- Geotechnical Services

Operations Manager / Senior Engineer

Geotechnical Services

GTA, ON

Pinchin’s Geotechnical Services Group is growing currently recruiting for an Operations Manager and Senior Geotechnical Engineer to assist with the growth of the Geotechnical Practice in the GTA.

We are looking for a forward-thinking individual to help grow and lead our emerging Geotechnical Engineering Practice at Pinchin.

The reward is a competitive salary and benefits package and a company culture that values an equitable work / life balance.

We also contribute to RRSP’s, paid professional development, group employee benefits, paid community involvement, as well as several other benefits.

The Geotechnical Engineering practice at Pinchin is an emerging practice and has been added to our service offerings to provide our current and potential clientele with the highest quality of diversified geoscience engineering to meet today’s demanding market.

As a result, career advancement is based on your success at the company but is unlimited.

A Day in the life of Operation Manager / Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Leadership and Staff Supervision

• 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

Financial and Administrative Responsibilities

• 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

Coordination of Project Activities

• 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

Business Development

• 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

Maintaining Quality Control and Technical Engineering Duties

• 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

What You Bring to the Pinchin Team

• 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

What Pinchin offers you

• 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.

Check what Pinchin has to offer : Benefits (pinchin.com)

What’s next? If you think this is the right position for you, please apply.

We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Pinchin, however, only those selected to continue will be contacted.

No Agency phone calls please

Why Pinchin?

At Pinchin, our employees are the heart of our business. If you’re ready to build your skills and develop your career, we have the resources and subject matter experts to support your journey.

We provide a dynamic and forward-thinking culture that is based on honesty, integrity, and a passion for learning.

About Us

Pinchin Ltd. is a multidisciplinary consulting firm that provides a wide range of engineering, building sciences, geosciences, environmental, and occupational health and safety solutions across Canada and the US.

We are committed to employment practices that promote a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you require reasonable accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please inform us.

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