Senior Project Manager (SPM)
Senior Geotechnical Project Manager
Hybrid | CT | Technical Leadership & Client Growth
LVI Associates is partnered with a Tier 1 global engineering and environmental consultancy recognized for delivering complex land development, infrastructure, institutional, and energy projects across North America. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Senior Geotechnical Project Manager to join a high-performing team in Connecticut.
This opportunity is ideal for a seasoned geotechnical engineer who enjoys combining technical excellence, project leadership, mentoring, and client development while working alongside some of the industry's most respected professionals.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Join a nationally recognized consultancy with a strong backlog of private and public-sector projects.
- Excellent visibility with senior leadership and decision-makers.
- Opportunity to lead high-profile geotechnical projects from pursuit through delivery.
- Strong career progression into senior operational and business leadership roles.
- Collaborative environment with extensive technical resources and support.
- Exposure to complex geotechnical challenges including excavation support, foundations, retaining structures, and advanced numerical modelling.
What You'll Lead
You will serve as both a technical and client-facing leader responsible for project execution, team development, and business growth.
- Manage geotechnical projects from proposal stage through final delivery.
- Prepare and review geotechnical reports, specifications, construction plans, and engineering recommendations.
- Lead client relationships, project coordination, budgeting, billing, and scheduling activities.
- Mentor, coach, and develop junior engineers and technical staff.
- Support excavation design, retaining structures, and advanced geotechnical analyses, including PLAXIS 3D modelling.
- Oversee field investigations, construction observations, and quality control efforts.
- Help expand existing client relationships while supporting new business development initiatives.
What You Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline and a Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
- 9-10+ years of geotechnical engineering experience.
- Strong background in geotechnical investigations, construction inspections, and field operations.
- Experience with earthwork, deep foundations, load testing, excavation support systems, retaining walls, and ground improvement.
- Proven project management experience, including budgets, schedules, proposals, and client management.
- Strong communication skills with experience mentoring engineers and leading project teams.
- Familiarity with industry software such as PLAXIS, LPILE, SLOPE/W, gINT, and related geotechnical analysis tools is highly desirable.
The Culture
This Tier 1 consultancy is known for:
- An entrepreneurial environment where engineers are empowered to take ownership and drive projects forward.
- Strong investment in mentorship, technical development, and long-term career growth.
- Cross-functional collaboration with industry-leading professionals across multiple disciplines. A people-first culture that emphasizes teamwork, innovation, and professional excellence.
Ready for the Next Step?
If you're a PE-licensed geotechnical engineer with 10+ years of experience looking to step into a highly visible leadership role with significant client impact and technical influence, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.
Apply now to learn more about this opportunity with one of North America's leading engineering consultancies.
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