Practitioner / consultant
20144
This Geotechnical Project Manager role offers the opportunity to take real ownership of technically challenging projects while playing a visible leadership role within a growing geotechnical practice.
You’ll lead geotechnical investigations and foundation design across transportation, commercial, residential, and industrial developments, acting as both a technical expert and project leader.
What You’ll Be Doing
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Lead subsurface investigations, including drilling programs and field exploration
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Interpret soil and groundwater conditions to develop practical engineering solutions
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Design shallow and deep foundations, retaining systems, and slope stabilization solutions
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Perform slope stability, settlement, and earth-retention analyses
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Review and approve geotechnical reports, calculations, and design deliverables
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Manage projects from proposal through construction support
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Develop scopes, budgets, and schedules, ensuring projects are delivered on time and on budget
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Coordinate closely with civil, structural, and environmental teams
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Serve as a technical advisor and key client contact
Leadership Responsibilities
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Mentor and guide junior engineers and technical staff
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Review technical work and support team development and quality control
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Contribute to proposals and business development efforts
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Help grow and strengthen the geotechnical practice
What’s on Offer
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$120K – $150K base salary
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Comprehensive benefits package
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Exposure to diverse infrastructure and land development projects
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Strong technical ownership and client visibility
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Clear career progression and leadership development
What They’re Looking For
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PE Licensed Geotechnical Engineer
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8+ years of geotechnical engineering experience
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Strong experience in foundations, soils, and slope stability
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Ability to lead projects and mentor junior engineers
If you’re ready to step into a role that combines technical depth, project leadership, and client exposure, this is worth a conversation.
Employment Type: Permanent. Sector: Civil & Structural. Salary Description: $120,000-$150,000.