Area Manager

Vice President Or Area Manager For Geotechnical EngineeringCerterra/RMA Group is seeking a hands-on Vice President or Area Manager to lead and grow our geotechnical engineering operations in the San Diego market. This role is ideal for a highly connected "seller-doer" with strong leadership abilities, established industry relationships, and a proven track record of business development within Southern California.The ideal candidate will possess a California Civil PE or Geotechnical Engineering (GE) license and have experience managing engineering operations, developing client relationships, expanding existing contracts, and supporting office and laboratory performance. This individual must have the personality, presence, and communication skills necessary to drive business development efforts while remaining operationally involved with staff, clients, and projects.Key Responsibilities:Lead regional business development and client relationship efforts throughout the San Diego marketDevelop, maintain, and expand existing client accounts and contracts while identifying new business opportunitiesServe as a visible and active representative of Certerra/RMA Group within the Southern California engineering and construction communityManage day-to-day operations of the office, engineering staff, field personnel, and laboratory teamsMentor and support technical and operational staff while promoting a collaborative team environmentCollaborate with executive leadership on regional growth strategy, operational performance, and market expansion initiativesSupport proposals, pricing strategies, contract negotiations, and project pursuitsMaintain strong relationships with developers, municipalities, public agencies, contractors, architects, and consultantsMonitor project performance, profitability, utilization, and overall client satisfactionHelp drive operational excellence, quality service delivery, and long-term client retentionQualifications:Active California Professional Engineer (PE) license requiredGeotechnical Engineer (GE) license strongly preferredBachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related discipline7+ years of progressive experience within geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, special inspections, or related consulting servicesStrong understanding of the San Diego and Southern California marketProven success in business development, account management, and client relationship growthExperience managing engineering operations, teams, and project financial performanceStrong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skillsOutgoing, client-focused professional with the personality and presence to successfully drive business development efforts and expand regional relationshipsAbility to operate effectively in a hands-on leadership role within a fast-paced consulting environmentPreferred ExperienceExisting relationships with developers, transportation agencies, municipalities, public works entities, higher education, healthcare, or federal clients within Southern CaliforniaExperience leading or growing regional offices or service linesFamiliarity with laboratory operations, field testing, and construction-phase consulting servicesWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This Company is dedicated to both the letter and the spirit of the equal opportunity employment laws. All applicants and all employees will be evaluated on the basis of their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions. There will be no discrimination on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age 40 and over, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other classification which may be protected by federal, state, or local laws. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we specifically offer equal opportunity for all employees or job applicants who may have a physical or mental disability. Such persons will be hired on the basis of their ability to perform the essential functions of the job in question. Likewise, their work will be evaluated on their performance of these essential functions. We will offer reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities, to the extent that Company resources allow without undue hardship. As part of our equal employment policy, there will be no wage differentials based on gender, between men and women employed in the same establishment, on jobs that require equal skill, effort, and responsibility, and which are performed under similar working conditions.