Geotechnical Project Manager
Senior Geotechnical Project Manager (PE)
NorCal Offices: Sacramento, San Francisco, San Jose, or Monterey Bay, CA
Hybrid Schedule | $130-160k Base Salary + Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits
About the Opportunity
A leading geotechnical engineering consulting firm is seeking a Geotechnical Project Manager to support continued growth across its Northern California operations. With opportunities available in Sacramento, San Francisco, San Jose, and Monterey Bay, this position offers the chance to lead technically challenging projects while helping shape the future of a growing practice.
The firm maintains a strong backlog of work spanning transportation infrastructure, tunnels, transit systems, dams, water resources, energy, land development, and other critical infrastructure projects throughout California and the Western United States.
What You'll Be Doing
- Manage geotechnical projects from proposal through delivery
- Lead investigations, analyses, and engineering design efforts
- Oversee project budgets, schedules, and resource planning
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships
- Mentor and support junior engineering staff
- Prepare and review technical reports, proposals, and project deliverables
- Support business development initiatives and practice growth efforts
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, or a related field
- Active California PE license required
- 5+ years of geotechnical consulting experience
- Demonstrated project management experience
- Strong client-facing and business development skills
- Experience managing project budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams
- Excellent communication and leadership abilities
Project Experience of Interest
Candidates may have experience supporting projects such as:
- Transportation and highway infrastructure
- Tunnels and underground construction
- Transit and rail systems
- Water and wastewater infrastructure
- Dams, levees, and flood control facilities
- Commercial and mixed-use developments
- Energy and utility projects
- Public agency and municipal infrastructure programs
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Choice of office location across Northern California
- Hybrid work schedule with flexibility and autonomy
- Strong backlog of large-scale infrastructure projects
- Opportunity to work alongside highly respected technical leaders
- Clear path toward senior leadership and expanded client ownership
- Collaborative, employee-focused culture
- Long-term stability with significant growth opportunities
Compensation
- Competitive base salary
- Annual performance bonuses
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage
- 401(k) and retirement benefits
- Generous PTO package
- Professional development support
- Licensure and continuing education assistance
This opportunity is ideal for a licensed Geotechnical Project Manager looking to take on larger project responsibilities, deepen client relationships, and play a meaningful role in the continued growth of a well-established geotechnical practice across Northern California.
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