Geotechnical PM
Geotechnical Project Manager
Location: Detroit, Michigan
About the Opportunity
An established multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm is seeking a Geotechnical Project Manager to join its growing team in the Detroit area.
This position offers the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects spanning commercial, industrial, transportation, municipal, energy, and land development sectors. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing geotechnical projects from proposal through completion while serving as a trusted advisor to clients and mentoring junior engineers.
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to take ownership of projects, grow client relationships, and progress into senior leadership within a well-respected consulting environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage geotechnical projects from proposal development through final deliverables.
- Plan and oversee subsurface investigation programs including drilling, sampling, and field testing.
- Review and interpret geotechnical field and laboratory data.
- Prepare and review geotechnical engineering reports and recommendations.
- Perform and oversee analyses related to:
- Shallow and deep foundations
- Settlement evaluations
- Bearing capacity
- Earth retention systems
- Slope stability
- Pavement design
- Ground improvement
- Coordinate project schedules, budgets, and resources.
- Act as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and project stakeholders.
- Support business development efforts through client relationship management and proposal preparation.
- Mentor and develop junior engineers and technical staff.
- Collaborate closely with civil, environmental, surveying, and construction professionals on multidisciplinary projects.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related field.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain.
- 6+ years of geotechnical consulting experience.
- Strong understanding of subsurface investigations, geotechnical analysis, and foundation design.
- Experience managing projects, budgets, and client relationships.
- Proficiency with geotechnical software such as GeoStudio, gINT, Rocscience, PLAXIS, or similar platforms.
- Strong report writing and communication skills.
- Ability to lead projects while balancing technical and client-facing responsibilities.
Desired Experience
- Transportation and infrastructure projects.
- Commercial and industrial developments.
- Construction observation and field services.
- Ground improvement and deep foundation systems.
- Business development and client management.
Why Join?
- Diverse and technically challenging project portfolio.
- Strong backlog of work across Michigan and the Midwest.
- Clear path toward senior leadership and management responsibilities.
- Collaborative multidisciplinary environment.
- Exposure to large-scale public and private sector projects.
- Competitive compensation package, annual bonus opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and professional development support.
- Flexible work environment with a focus on employee growth and long-term career progression.
If you are a geotechnical professional looking for a role that combines technical excellence, project leadership, client engagement, and future advancement opportunities, this is an outstanding opportunity to accelerate your career.
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