Project Manager - Geotechnical Construction

Deep Foundations | Ground Improvement | Earth Retention

Location: Raleigh, Charlotte, or anywhere within North Carolina / South Carolina
Work Arrangement: Remote / Home-Based with Site Travel
Salary: $120,000 - $130,000 (5-8 years' experience) | Senior PMs with 8+ years can command higher compensation

About the Company

Our client is a leading design-build geotechnical contractor with an extensive presence across the East Coast. They specialise in delivering complex ground engineering solutions and have built a reputation for successfully executing challenging projects across a wide range of sectors.

Their expertise includes:

• Deep Foundations
• Ground Improvement
• Earth Retention Systems
• Support of Excavation
• Specialty Geotechnical Construction

Due to continued growth and a rapidly expanding backlog throughout the Carolinas, they are looking to add a Project Manager to support projects across North and South Carolina.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Unlike many construction management roles, this position offers genuine flexibility. Any administrative, reporting, scheduling, estimating review, client communication, and project management tasks can be completed entirely from your home office.

The expectation is that you will spend time where it matters most: on project sites supporting successful delivery and maintaining strong client relationships.

Projects are located exclusively within North and South Carolina, meaning overnight travel is extremely rare. Most travel consists of day trips to project locations, allowing you to enjoy a healthy work-life balance while remaining actively involved in exciting construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution and delivery of specialty geotechnical construction projects throughout North and South Carolina.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, safety performance, and overall project profitability.
• Coordinate field operations, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal project teams.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Support project planning, procurement, risk management, and change order processes.
• Conduct regular site visits and provide leadership to field personnel.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Review project progress and address any operational challenges as they arise.

Requirements

• Previous experience in geotechnical construction is strongly preferred.
• Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred
• Background in deep foundations, ground improvement, shoring, earth retention, support of excavation, piling, drilled shafts, micropiles, grouting, or related specialty foundation work.
• Strong project execution and field coordination experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Comfortable spending approximately 2-3 days per week on project sites.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client-facing skills.
• Less emphasis on design experience and greater emphasis on successful project delivery and construction operations.

Ideal Backgrounds

We are particularly interested in candidates currently working for:

• Deep foundation contractors
• Ground improvement contractors
• Earth retention and shoring specialists
• Geotechnical construction firms
• Specialty foundation contractors
• Design-build geotechnical organisations

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary of $120,000-$130,000 for Project Managers with approximately 5-8 years of experience.
• Higher compensation available for Senior Project Managers and professionals with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Home-based working arrangement.
• Minimal overnight travel.
• Strong project pipeline throughout the Carolinas.
• Long-term career progression with a growing East Coast contractor.

If you are a Project Manager looking to stay close to the field, work from home when not on site, and deliver complex geotechnical construction projects across the Carolinas, this is an outstanding opportunity to join one of the region's most established specialty contractors.