Senior Geotechnical Engineer & Project Manager
Senior Geotechnical Project Manager
Company Overview
LVI is partnered with a specialized engineering firm with a long‑standing reputation across the Mid‑Atlantic and Northeast for geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, and construction quality assurance services.
The culture is accountability‑driven designed for experienced project managers who value autonomy, decisiveness, and real impact over bureaucracy. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys staying close to the work while leading teams and managing high‑profile, schedule‑driven projects.
Position Summary
The Senior Geotechnical Project Manager will lead and deliver complex geotechnical and construction quality assurance projects across commercial, industrial, infrastructure, and mission‑critical sectors. The position is hands‑on and client‑facing, combining technical oversight, team leadership, and business development support. This role offers significant independence, visibility, and the opportunity to directly influence project outcomes and office performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead geotechnical and construction quality assurance projects from proposal through completion
- Serve as the primary client contact, managing expectations, scope, schedule, and budget
- Review geotechnical reports, field data, and testing results for quality, accuracy, and constructability
- Provide technical guidance to field staff, engineers, and inspectors
- Coordinate project staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation
- Support proposal development, fee estimates, and client presentations
- Mentor and supervise junior engineers and field personnel
- Interface with contractors, owners, and design teams to resolve site challenges in real time
- Ensure compliance with project specifications, industry standards, and safety requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
- Professional Engineer (PE) license NJ preferred; EIT candidates with strong local experience will be considered
- 8+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, and/or CQA
- Proven experience managing multiple active projects simultaneously
- Strong understanding of field operations, reporting, and construction coordination
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to build trusted client relationships
- Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment with aggressive schedules
- Local or regional market knowledge is a must have.
What Sets This Role Apart
- Direct access to leadership and decision‑makers
- Minimal bureaucracy and streamlined project execution
- High degree of autonomy and trust in senior PMs
- Opportunity to influence how projects are run and how the business grows
- Balance of technical leadership, client engagement, and operational responsibility
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary with performance‑based incentives
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - offering employees a meaningful ownership stake and long‑term wealth‑building opportunity
- Collaborative, professional environment with long‑term career stability
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