New

Director of Innovation - Geopier

Commercial Metals
401(k)

Jun 05, 2026
it's what's inside that counts _______________________________ There's more to CMC than our products and the buildings, structures, and roads they go into. At CMC, it's the people inside our recycling centers, fabrication plants, manufacturing facilities, steel mills and offices that make us who we are as a company. Our success comes from finding, retaining, and supporting the highest quality talent by offering: Day 1 Benefits Coverage with low cost Medical, Vision, Dental Day 1 Paid-time Off and Vacation 4.5% Company Match 401(k) plan $500 Annual Company-paid Lifestyle Benefit Competitive Compensation and Bonuses Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance Employee Stock Purchase Plan Training and Advancement Opportunities Why This Job The Director of Innovation is responsible for applying geotechnical engineering experienceand expertise to lead technology development of ground improvement technologies and geotechnical solutions, lead ourinnovation and research and development program, and to develop and implement advanced engineering approachesacross Geopier's geotechnical design and construction solutions.This role serves as a member of the Geopier Leadership Team and will work collaboratively with the Leadership Team todefine and lead growth strategies and continuous improvement initiatives for the business. The key goal for this role is todrive and maintain Geopier's leadership position in ground improvement technologies and geotechnical solutions, and tocreate the future of ground improvement and geotechnical solutions. What You'll Do Provide strategic leadership and oversight for Geopier's geotechnical technologies, methodologies, and design practices Lead the development, validation, and implementation of new and existing geotechnical technologies and construction methods Support research, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance performance, constructability, and cost efficiency Mentor and develop engineering and technical teams, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and technical excellence Represent Geopier in technical forums, client engagements, industry organizations, and professional associations and exhibiting strong presentation skills Stay current on industry trends, codes, standards, and emerging technologies relevant to geotechnical engineering and construction Active in industry associations Strong vision for future of geotechnical engineering and geostructural construction What You'll Need 10+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering and/or geotechnical construction 5+ years of experience in a leadership role, managing technical teams or engineering functions 5+ years of experience in design, implementation and leadership of strategic innovation programs Strong technical background in ground improvement systems, foundation engineering, and geotechnical design Proven ability to translate technical expertise into practical, constructible solutions Demonstrated experience collaborating across engineering, operations, and commercial teams Strong interpersonal skills and ability to become a trusted business advisor with key decision-makers Demonstrated ability to develop opportunities and specifications for a value-added product and system Ability to navigate in a matrixed organization Must be highly organized with an ability to prioritize, multi-task, and manage a large workload while maintaining a focus on details and a sense of urgency to meet deadlines Ability to blend strong engineering & technical skills with practical business intuition Ability to prioritize and manage time around customer/client engagement and administrative tasks Experience with digital tools and technologies for civil and geotechnical engineering applications Experience with experimental work for civil and geotechnical engineering Potential travel of 10-15% Your Education Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related field required. Area of study preference and/or requirements: Advanced Geotechnics Expertise, Geotechnical Expertise, Numerical Modelling Expertise Formal training in innovation program design, implementation and leadership PE (Professional Engineer) License is a plus We are CMC, a Fortune 500 company at the leading edge of our industry. Our construction reinforcement and steel products have supported construction projects and structures around the world. The secret to our success? We've built our legacy by assembling a team of innovators and doers to tackle some of the most challenging construction reinforcement problems facing our world for more than 100 years - and we're just getting started. If you're ready to join a team working to make our industry more sustainable, support the bridges, roadways, buildings and infrastructure that connects our communities, and do meaningful work, you're ready to joinCMC. Apply today and start moving your career - and our world - forward. 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