Geotechnical Project Manager jobs in United States
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Kleinfelder ยท 1 day ago

Geotechnical Project Manager

positionOklahoma City, OK
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
date4+ years exp

Kleinfelder is a company specializing in engineering, science, and construction solutions. They are seeking a Geotechnical Project Manager to lead geotechnical projects, manage client relationships, and coordinate with internal and external teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.

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Responsibilities

Managing geotechnical projects, coordinating services with internal and external teams
Performing geotechnical engineering design, project proposal and management duties with integrity and a drive to succeed
Ensuring high client service by providing constructible designs, meeting deadlines and creating clear communications with clients
Planning, implementing, and managing geotechnical exploration programs including assigning laboratory testing
Guiding staff engineers in performing material and site characterization, seepage, slope stability, and settlement analyses
Preparing geotechnical reports, drawings, and specifications for foundations and earthwork for a wide range of projects
Managing budget, client updates, and other project management tasks
Preparing and presenting technical presentations to clients and technical review boards
Supervising field observation, testing, and performing site visits
Pro-actively troubleshooting and problem-solving with practical, client-focused solutions
Leading teams and professionally developing staff at all levels
Interfacing with the civil design team to develop and value-engineer practical, fit-for-use geotechnical engineering solutions
Developing strategic pursuits and geotechnical proposals
Organizing priorities and multi-tasking effectively
Collaborating with regional leadership and other project managers to resource delivery effectively
Being externally focused to grow client relationships and develop business

Qualification

Geotechnical designClient relationship managementProject managementSlope stability analysisFoundation designPavement designTechnical presentationsContinuous improvementTeam leadershipCommunication skillsProblem-solving

Required

Candidates are required to have 4 to 10 or more years of related experience
Proven experience in geotechnical design, slope stability, design of shallow, mat, and deep foundations, design of retaining walls, and large earthmoving projects
Proven experience in pavement design
Proven experience in leading diverse project teams
Proven experience in capturing business development opportunities and preparing proposals
Professional Engineering license is required or ability to obtain Oklahoma PE license within 6 months of hiring
Have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work independently or in multidisciplinary teams
Have experience planning, implementing, and managing geotechnical exploration programs including assigning laboratory testing
Have experience guiding staff engineers in performing material and site characterization, seepage, slope stability, and settlement analyses, etc
Have experience preparing geotechnical reports, drawings, and specifications for foundations and earthwork for a wide range of projects including transportation, water, retail, hospitality, commercial, etc
Have experience in budget management, client updates, and other project management tasks
Have experience preparing and presenting technical presentations to clients and technical review boards
Have experience supervising field observation, testing, and performing site visits
Be able to pro-actively troubleshoot and problem-solve with practical, client-focused solutions
Have experience leading teams and professionally develop staff at all levels
Be able to interface with the civil design team to develop and value-engineer practical, fit-for-use geotechnical engineering solutions
Have experience with developing strategic pursuits and geotechnical proposals
Be able to organize priorities and multi-task effectively
Be able to collaborate with regional leadership and other project managers to resource delivery effectively
Have experience being externally focused to grow client relationships and develop business through the work
Possess a thirst to learn and achieve continuous improvement in a team environment

Preferred

Master of Science degree specializing in geotechnical engineering is preferred

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
401(k) plan
Paid holidays

Company

Kleinfelder

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Kleinfelder is an employee-owned engineering, science, and architecture consulting firm.
dateFounded in 1961
location
San Diego, California, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.kleinfelder.com/

H1B Sponsorship

Kleinfelder has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (32)
2024 (36)
2023 (27)
2022 (21)
2021 (16)
2020 (16)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2023-09-19Acquired

Leadership Team

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David Goershel
Executive Vice President - South Division Director
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