Geotechnical Project Manager - DOT/infrastructure projects
Why Choose This Role?Privately held, certified Woman-Owned Small Business, originally founded in 1960Full service geotechnical engineering, construction inspection, and field testing firmHave your contributions recognizedGrowing company with tremendous opportunity for career advancementGreat Salary and Benefits.What You Will Be DoingLead and manage the Geotechnical Engineering function, acting as a key technical authorityOversee projects from proposal stage through final geotechnical report deliveryPerform and review:Subsurface investigationsSoil analysis and interpretationGeotechnical engineering reportsEnsure technical accuracy, quality control, and compliance across all geotechnical deliverablesManage and mentor field technicians and junior engineersConduct site visits and field reviews (~25% field work)Collaborate with:ContractorsArchitectsEngineersGovernment and regulatory agenciesSupport business development efforts, including proposals and client engagementProactively manage client expectations, issues, and project risksContribute to continuous improvement of geotechnical practices and processesExperience You Will NeedStrong background in Geotechnical Engineering (non-negotiable)Proven experience in:Soil analysis & subsurface investigationsGeotechnical report writingFoundation recommendations and site evaluationsExperience managing or leading projects and/or teamsExposure to DOT, federal, commercial, and residential projectsBackground in one of the following:Geotechnical EngineeringProfessional GeologyGeophysicsExperience working in engineering consulting or testing/inspection firmsMust-Have:Geotechnical engineering expertiseSoil analysis & interpretationStrong report writing skills (geotechnical reports)Project leadership / team supervisionClient-facing communicationExperience with subsurface investigationsProblem-solving in geotechnical environmentsCertifications (Critical):ACI certificationVDOT experience or certificationSoils-related certificationsExperience leading a geotechnical team or departmentExperience with DOT/infrastructure projects