ECS Ltd · 13 hours ago
Geotechnical Senior Project Engineer - Special Projects Group
Hanover, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expECS Ltd is a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities consulting services. They are seeking a Senior Project Engineer to manage geotechnical engineering projects, mentor junior staff, and ensure successful project completion from proposal to final invoice payment.
Customer ServiceFacilities Support ServicesField Support
Responsibilities
Primarily involved with overseeing the preparation and review of geotechnical reports and geostructural designs from junior staff with a strong commitment to meeting project deadlines
Management of geotechnical engineering projects, which will consist of performing boring layouts, obtaining utility clearances, supervising drill rigs, performing in-situ testing, classifying soils, determining appropriate laboratory tests, and preparing geotechnical engineering reports
Management of geostructural design projects including earth retention systems such as MSE walls, soil nail walls, pile and lagging walls, temporary support of excavation, deep foundation elements, ground improvement and/or dewatering
Both prepare and oversee the preparation and review of geotechnical and CMT proposals by junior staff
Periodically oversee CMT projects with daily report review and assist junior staff with resolution of issues and training of field staff
Host or attend project meetings with clients to follow up on delivered reports and provide technical solutions as necessary
Mentor, train, and develop junior-level staff
Collaborate with other managers to help make staffing decisions
Interface with clients on a weekly basis. Market our services to maintain and further develop the client database. Anticipate 200-400 clients. Plan on one event per week and deeper involvement in at least one organization. Sit on a board, run a committee, and seek leadership. Estimate 4 hours per week
Use geotechnical software and/or perform calculations to verify others and/or support your recommendations. Exercise judgment and take ownership of the completion and overall success of projects
Provide training for all subordinates. Make sure that technicians and Staff and Project Managers are technically qualified to do the work assigned
Maintain an acceptable level of billability as directed by your supervisor
Senior review of field reports 2x daily. Responsible for all invoicing and collections on all projects. Ensure contracts are in place, pay applications are sent, and that invoices are correct. Address issues of profitability and billability. Ensure that all projects and proposals for yourself and your subordinates are delivered on time to clients. Cleaning up ALF is your responsibility
Host weekly meetings with your Staff PMs and Project Managers. Address workload balance. Distribute any information from meetings with Principal. Meet weekly with your Principal to discuss overall operations and goals/performance. Coordinate project-specific meetings as needed with other staff and act as main point of contact with clients on projects
Participates, practices and promotes ECS safety policies and culture. Provide feedback on site safety planning. Comply with safety policies. Participate in field audits and safety investigations. Attend required safety meetings. Complete assigned safety training. Promptly report safety incidents and near misses. Stop work and notify supervisor of any safety hazards and violations
Perform preliminary review of proposals and contracts for training and developmental purposes
Plan to sit with junior staff to review project tasks and assignments and set step-by-step goals. Check in daily with your staff to ensure progress is being made and review work frequently. Provide constructive and timely performance evaluations with your direct reports in support of their professional development and career progression. Review and approve timecards for your direct reports weekly
Qualification
Required
5+ years of related experience
Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or similar is required
A Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is required in each of the state(s) in which you work, or you must have the ability to obtain a local license through reciprocity within three months of hire date
If driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong project management, consulting, and business development skills
Extensive knowledge of geotechnical and construction materials principles and applications
Ability to build a team and foster mentorship, development, and training
Strong knowledge of geotechnical-focused software
Experience with geostructural design projects
Experience with projects in the power and energy sector including generation, transmission, substations, and/or battery storage
Experience with projects in the transportation sector including highway and/or rail
Strong leadership and decision-making skills
High-level understanding of prioritizing and urgency of work in the consulting industry
Review and provide feedback of work performed by junior staff
Preferred
Knowledge of and established relationships in the local market
Company
ECS Ltd
ECS Ltd is a UK based IT Facilities Services Company who specialise in the provision of IT cleaning solutions.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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