- Prepares bids, offers and inspects proposed construction site, and ensures proper set up of test equipment and drilling machinery to obtain data on soil and rock samples.
- Oversees drilling and sampling activities to ensure workers safety and accurate data collection.
- Analyzes data and soil samples through field and laboratory analysis to determine type, classification, characteristics, and stability of soil.
- Coordinates with Head of material testing divisions for testing samples for the geotechnical Division and approves cost and schedule of such testing.
- Determines if fault or fractures in soils would be detrimental to construction plans.
- Computes bearing weights and prepares maps, charts, and reports of test results.
- Makes recommendations regarding foundation design, slope angles, grading, or building heights or any other geotechnical related matter.
- Promotes and enhances the market presence of the Geotechnical Division of the company.
- Directly supervises employees in the Geotechnical Division.
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
- Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training geotechnical employees and drilling technicians and labors ; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees ; addressing complaints and resolving problems.