Geo Tech Engineer Regional Director-Portland Market

Job Summary:

CERTERRA is a growing national provider of engineering, testing, inspection, and certification services that support innovation in new product development, quality assurance, project delivery, and engineered solutions for asset management. We are passionate about contributing to the sustainable development of the communities we serve. We are a national firm with a global reach serving national and international clients from 30+ offices located in 10 states, and are ranked on ENR’s Top 500 list alongside the nation’s top firms.

With a 60-year history, CERTERRA has a passion for high-end services, constant innovation, and

investment in the development of world-class laboratory facilities and interactive management

technologies. Each member of our staff is committed to service, innovation, and the success of our

clients.

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Regional Director – Portland Market to lead and grow Certerra’s

presence across the Portland metropolitan region. This is a high-visibility senior leadership role for

someone with a proven track record in building strong client relationships, developing high-performing teams, and driving strategic growth in geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, and special inspection services.

As Regional Director – Portland Market, you will:

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a multidisciplinary team of technical, operational, and project management staff
• Oversee revenue, profitability, staffing, quality, and safety for our Wilsonville, OR operations
• Drive market growth across Oregon and SW Washington markets, including collaboration with leadership teams at other offices
• Expand service offerings to align with Certerra’s full suite of capabilities—including geotechnical, environmental, materials testing, special inspection, and building sciences
• Strengthen client relationships across public agencies, contractors, developers, utilities, education, healthcare, and private-sector partners
• Collaborate with leadership across Certerra to leverage national expertise and deliver exceptional client outcomes

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of Certerra’s Portland Market, elevate our regional presence, and deliver meaningful impact to the communities we serve.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day Wilsonville operations, including staffing, safety, and financial performance, AR/WIP management, scheduling, and project delivery
• Provide strategic market vision, competitive analysis, and long-term planning to position the Portland Market for sustained growth
• Hire, develop, and mentor staff; conduct performance evaluations; foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Build and expand client relationships to drive backlog growth, repeat business, and market share
• Provide leadership in securing new project work across Oregon and SW Washington in partnership with the other offices
• Support and guide the delivery of high-quality proposals, pricing strategies, scopes of work, and client communications
• Coordinate with other Certerra offices to maximize resources, share technical expertise, support cross-selling, and promote enterprise-wide success

Qualifications:

• U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work in the U.S.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, special inspection, or related technical services
• 5+ years of experience managing business operations, including P&L responsibility
• B.S. in Civil Engineering, Geology, Construction Management, or related field (preferred but not required)
• Oregon PE license preferred but not required
• Demonstrated success in growing a business, building strong client relationships, and delivering high client satisfaction
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and deliver results on scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety
• Strong leadership, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and results-driven, with the ability to operate both strategically and tactically

We 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 based on their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions. There will be no discrimination based on race, sex, national origin, religion, age 40 and over, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other classification which federal, state, or local laws may protect. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we specifically offer equal opportunity for all employees and job applicants who may have a physical or mental disability. Such persons will be hired based on their ability to perform the essential functions of the job in question. Likewise, their work will be evaluated based 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.