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Geotechnical Project Manager - PR/596000_1781016906

Geotechnical Project Manager

Las Vegas
Permanent
USD120000 - USD160000
Civil
PR/596000_1781016906
Geotechnical Project Manager

Geotechnical Project Manager

Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
A nationally recognized consulting firm is seeking a Geotechnical Project Manager to help establish and grow its geotechnical presence in the Las Vegas market. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for an experienced geotechnical professional who is excited by the chance to build a practice in a developing office, drive client relationships, and shape the long-term technical direction of geotechnical services in Southern Nevada.
This role will serve as a key geotechnical leader in Las Vegas, working closely with an established and highly regarded team in Irvine, California. The successful candidate will support local and regional projects while helping expand service offerings, deepen client engagement, and create a scalable geotechnical platform in the Vegas area. The position is ideal for someone who combines strong technical depth with business development instincts, project delivery excellence, and a builder's mindset.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and deliver geotechnical engineering projects from proposal through execution and closeout
  • Lead subsurface investigation programs, engineering analyses, and preparation of geotechnical reports and recommendations
  • Provide geotechnical support for a wide range of development and infrastructure projects, including commercial, industrial, mixed-use, residential, and site development work
  • Serve as a technical resource to internal teams and clients on foundation design, earthwork, retaining systems, slope stability, settlement, and pavement-related matters
  • Partner closely with the Irvine-based geotechnical team to align technical standards, share resources, and support regional project delivery
  • Build and expand the geotechnical practice in Las Vegas through client development, networking, cross-selling, and strategic relationship management
  • Mentor junior staff and help recruit, develop, and grow a local geotechnical team over time
  • Prepare scopes, budgets, proposals, and fee estimates; monitor project performance to meet quality, schedule, and profitability goals
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including civil, environmental, and land development professionals

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related field; Master's degree preferred
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required; Nevada PE or ability to obtain through comity strongly preferred
  • 8+ years of relevant geotechnical consulting experience, including project management responsibilities
  • Demonstrated experience preparing geotechnical reports and recommendations for land development and/or infrastructure projects
  • Strong understanding of regional soils conditions, construction practices, and development trends in Nevada or the broader Southwest is highly desirable
  • Proven ability to manage clients, win work, and contribute to office or practice growth
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across offices and disciplines
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with the confidence and initiative to help build a growing local practice

Why This Opportunity

This is more than a traditional project management role. It is an opportunity to step into a visible leadership position with the autonomy to help shape a geotechnical practice in Las Vegas while backed by the resources, reputation, and technical bench strength of an established regional team. The right candidate will have the chance to make an immediate impact on project delivery and client relationships while helping define the future of geotechnical services in the market.

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