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Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) · 20 hours ago

Senior Project Manager – Geotechnical Engineering (Waltham, MA)

Waltham, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$135K/yr - $179K/yr

12+ years exp

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is a national engineering firm committed to delivering holistic advice for their clients’ most complex challenges. The Senior Project Manager will lead geotechnical and geostructural engineering consulting projects, managing teams and directing engineering investigations and design.

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Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Serve as a technical and project leader for geotechnical/geostructural engineering consulting

Manage and direct projects, working with Principals and teams of engineers and scientists

Supervise and lead teams of engineers, working directly with clients

Representing SGH as primary contact for complex design, investigation, and analysis projects

Leading and directing engineering investigations, analyses, and design associated with structures such as deep and shallow foundations, ground improvement systems, earth retaining structures, excavation support systems, soil settlement, slope stability, soil dynamics and earthquake engineering, groundwater flow and seepage, earthen embankments/dams/reservoirs, tunnels, and asphalt and concrete pavements

Preparing reports, drawings, project specifications, and presentations to clearly and logically provide well-founded direction, interpretations, and conclusions to clients

Preparing scope, schedules, and budgets for proposals

Analyzing research and investigation data to develop interpretations and conclusions

Providing expert testimony as required

Serving as client contact for existing and referred clients

Serving as a technical leader and project manager for geotechnical and geostructural engineering assignments

Staying abreast of new scientific methods and developments affecting their technical specialty

Actively participating in industry organizations and developing industry recognition as an expert

Qualification

Geotechnical EngineeringProfessional LicensureProject ManagementGeotechnical SoftwareCommunication SkillsAnalytical SkillsEthical StandardsTeam-orientedProblem SolvingInterpersonal Skills

Required

12+ years of relevant experience and expertise in relevant field

Professional Licensure required

MS or PhD with a concentration in Geotechnical or GeoStructural Engineering

Affiliation with industry organizations such as the American Society of Civil Engineers' GeoInstitute, Deep Foundations Institute, or other active geotechnical organization

Excellent written, oral and verbal communication skills and ability to clearly convey information

Ability to solve minor or complex problems using data, logic, and judgement

Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical skills

Team-oriented ability to work successfully with others toward a shared goal

Accountability and responsibility, willingness to take initiative to ensure tasks are completed

Enthusiasm, passion, and desire for continued learning of new ideas and concepts

Expertise in geotechnical computer analysis software (e.g., GEOSLOPE Suite, Slide, Plaxis, LPILEplus, CIVILTech Shoring, DeepEX, Settle3D, etc.)

Willingness to travel to out-of-state project sites on occasion and ability to travel to remote job sites not accessible by public transportation

Strong interpersonal skills

Strong ethical standards

Valid driver's license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report

Benefits

Paid Time Off (Vacation time, Sick leave, Holidays)

Paid Parental Leave

Profit Sharing and 401(k) plan with a discretionary company contribution

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Short and Long-Term Disability (company paid)

Employee Basic Life and AD&D insurance (company paid)

Optional Life Insurance

Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Fertility, Family Forming, and Hormonal Health benefit

Employee Assistance Program

Pre-tax Commuter Benefit

AFLAC Accident & Cancer Insurance

Legal & Identity Theft plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Company

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH)

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Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is a national engineering firm committed to delivering holistic advice for our clients’ most complex challenges.

Founded in 1956

Waltham, Massachusetts, USA

501-1000 employees

http://www.sgh.com

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