Geotechnical Senior Project Manager
Company Overview
We are a nationally recognized, privately backed engineering and consulting firm with a strong footprint across the U.S., delivering integrated services spanning geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, environmental consulting, building sciences, and special inspections.
The firm has experienced consistent, strategic growth through both organic expansion and acquisitions, while maintaining strong local leadership and entrepreneurial autonomy at the office level. This is a platform built for long-term scale, professional development, and leadership progression - not short-term consolidation.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Senior Geotechnical Project Manager to help lead and grow our geotechnical practice. This is a high-impact leadership role suited for an engineer who enjoys both technical depth and people/project leadership, and who wants a clear path toward practice leadership and senior management.
The successful candidate will oversee major geotechnical projects, mentor engineers, manage client relationships, and contribute directly to business development and operational strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage complex geotechnical engineering projects from proposal through delivery
- Serve as a technical authority on:
- Subsurface investigations
- Foundation design (shallow & deep)
- Earth retention systems
- Pavement design and site development support
- Review and stamp geotechnical reports (as applicable)
- Build and maintain strong relationships with:
- Developers
- Contractors
- Architects
- Public and private clients
- Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers
- Support business development efforts, including proposals, client meetings, and strategic pursuits
- Collaborate with other service lines to deliver fully integrated project solutions
- Contribute to staffing, workload planning, and long-term practice growth
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering (Master's preferred)
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- 10+ years of geotechnical engineering experience
- Demonstrated success managing projects, teams, and client relationships
- Strong writing, communication, and technical leadership skills
- Experience working in a consulting environment with commercial projects
Why Join This Firm?
This opportunity stands out for several key reasons:
Platform Stability & Investment
- Backed by long-term private investment focused on sustainable growth, not short-term exits
- Financially strong with the ability to invest in people, technology, and expansion
Real Career Trajectory
- Clear path toward Practice Leader, Principal, or Regional Leadership roles
- Leadership decisions are made locally - not dictated by distant corporate overhead
Entrepreneurial Culture
- Offices operate with autonomy while benefiting from national resources
- Engineers are trusted to lead, innovate, and shape the direction of the practice
Project Variety & Scale
- Exposure to large, technically challenging projects, including:
- Commercial developments
- Industrial and warehouse facilities
- Infrastructure and public-sector work
- Ability to collaborate across disciplines under one roof
People-First Environment
- Strong emphasis on mentorship, retention, and long-term careers
- Competitive compensation, performance-based incentives, and comprehensive benefits
Compensation & Benefits
- Highly competitive base salary
- Performance-based bonus structure
- Leadership and growth incentives
- Robust health, retirement, and PTO benefits
- Professional development and licensure support
Interested?
This role is ideal for a senior-level geotechnical professional who wants stability, leadership influence, and long-term upside without the bureaucracy often associated with large engineering firms.
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