Senior Geotechnical Project Manager
Senior Project Manager - Geotechnical Engineering
Location: Buffalo, NY | Rochester, NY
About the Company
LVI Associates is partnered with a well-established, employee-owned geotechnical and environmental consulting firm seeking to add a Senior Project Manager to support continued growth across its Western New York operations.
The firm specialises in geotechnical engineering, subsurface investigations, construction materials testing, and environmental consulting services, primarily serving private-sector development clients. Their project portfolio includes commercial, industrial, warehouse, retail, multifamily, and land development projects.
Known for its collaborative and delivery-focused culture, the organisation offers professionals the opportunity to work in a technically driven environment with a strong emphasis on client service, project execution, and employee development. The company operates under an employee-ownership model, providing staff with a direct stake in the firm's long-term success.
The Opportunity
Our client is seeking a Senior Project Manager (or experienced Project Manager) to support ongoing growth and strengthen operational capabilities within a growing regional team.
The successful candidate will play a key role in:
- Supporting project delivery and execution
- Providing technical leadership and mentorship to junior staff
- Strengthening team structure and collaboration
- Acting as a senior resource for both clients and internal project teams
This position is ideally suited to a professional with approximately 10-15+ years of experience, although flexibility exists for the right individual.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage geotechnical projects from subsurface investigation through final reporting and recommendations
- Coordinate and oversee field exploration and testing programs
- Prepare and review geotechnical engineering reports
- Provide QA/QC oversight for project deliverable
- Serve as a primary point of contact for clients
- Support staff development through mentoring and technical guidance
- Assist with project planning, resource management, and operational efficiency initiatives
What They're Looking For
- 6-15+ years of geotechnical engineering experience
- Strong background managing private-sector and commercial development projects
- Demonstrated project management and client-facing experience
- Experience with subsurface investigations, foundation recommendations, and geotechnical reporting
- Ability to provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams
- Comfortable working within a delivery-oriented consulting environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- PE license preferred (other relevant registrations and certifications considered based on experience eg EIT)
- Experience working for consulting firms focused on commercial geotechnical engineering and land development projects
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Opportunity to step into a highly visible leadership role supporting a growing regional operation
- Strong pipeline of diverse commercial and private development projects
- Employee-owned organisation offering long-term ownership benefits
- Limited business development pressure, allowing focus on project delivery, technical excellence, and team leadership
- Ability to make a meaningful impact on team growth, project execution, and regional success
- Collaborative culture with direct access to leadership and decision-makers
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