Geotechnical Project Manager

About Us

• Privately held, certified Woman-Owned Small Business, originally founded in 1960
• Full service geotechnical engineering, construction inspection, and field-testing firm
• Have your contributions recognized
• Growing company with tremendous opportunity for career advancement
• Great Salary and Benefits.

What You Will Be Doing

• Lead and manage the Geotechnical Engineering function, acting as a key technical authority
• Oversee projects from proposal stage through final geotechnical report delivery
• Perform and review: Subsurface investigations, Soil analysis and interpretation, Geotechnical engineering reports
• Ensure technical accuracy, quality control, and compliance across all geotechnical deliverables
• Manage and mentor field technicians and junior engineers
• Conduct site visits and field reviews (~25% field work)
• Collaborate with: Contractors, Architects, Engineers, Government and regulatory agencies
• Support business development efforts, including proposals and client engagement
• Proactively manage client expectations, issues, and project risks
• Contribute to continuous improvement of geotechnical practices and processes

Experience You Will Need

• Strong background in Geotechnical Engineering (non-negotiable)
• Proven experience in: Soil analysis & subsurface investigations, Geotechnical report writing, Foundation recommendations and site evaluations
• Experience managing or leading projects and/or teams
• Exposure to DOT, federal, commercial, and residential projects
• Background in one of the following: Geotechnical Engineering, Professional Geology, Geophysics
• Experience working in engineering consulting or testing/inspection firms

Must-Have

• Geotechnical engineering expertise
• Soil analysis & interpretation
• Strong report writing skills (geotechnical reports)
• Project leadership / team supervision
• Client-facing communication
• Experience with subsurface investigations
• Problem-solving in geotechnical environments

Certifications (Critical)

• ACI certification
• VDOT experience or certification
• Soils-related certifications
• Experience leading a geotechnical team or department
• Experience with DOT/infrastructure project