Geotechnical Project Manager

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for project management and oversight of assigned projects for the Geotechnical department. This position will complete projects for both new and existing clients.

Responsibilities:

• Travel safely to various job sites in a company provided vehicle when necessary
• Manage the full lifecycle of geotechnical engineering projects
• Mentor geotechnical engineers, geologists, project manager and technicians
• Provide on-site project management as required
• Ensure projects adhere to geotechnical engineering best practices, safety standards and quality control procedures
• Perform technical review of proposals, reports and calculations
• Create, prepare and update project proposals and technical reports in a timely manner
• Develop and manage projects with new and existing clients, ensuring profitability
• Review, update and approve invoices weekly for on-going projects
• Maintain excellent communication both verbally and electronically with senior management, other project managers, field staff and colleagues
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality and integrity
• Follow all company safety procedures and policies
• Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

• Valid Driver’s License with acceptable driving record
• Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college/university
• Required: Professional Engineer (PE) license preferably in VA, DC, MD or able to get reciprocity for those states
• Required: 2-3 years of Geotechnical/CMT full-time work experience with degree
• Knowledge of geotechnical and construction materials testing methods, ASTM standards, and soil classifications
• Ability to calculate results from geotechnical/construction materials testing data
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to write technical reports, proposals, business correspondences and/or procedure manuals as needed
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, detailed reports, short correspondence and memos
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to use technology/computer
• Strong leadership skills and an eye for detail
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

• Days and hours for this position are typically Monday-Friday
• Some weekend, overtime work and/or overnight work and travel may be required
• You may be required to drive hundreds of miles per day within the Mid-Atlantic region
• Office work requiring long-term sitting and computer work
• Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions such as wet and/or humid environments, extreme cold and/or heat, dusty and noisy work environments
• Typically, this position involves 75% office work and 25% field work, depending on the week/work
• Ability to use your senses to see (including close, distant and peripheral vision, depth vision and ability to focus), smell, hear and touch (use your hands to reach, climb or balance, crouch, stoop, crawl, kneel and sit)
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move/shake up to 40lbs. (soil and/or concrete tests and related apparatus); frequently lift and/or move up to 60lbs. (soil and sand samples, and nuclear density equipment); and occasionally move more than 100lbs. (such as a loaded wheelbarrow of concrete samples)

UES is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company will recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels without regard to race, religion, gender, marital status, familial status, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, source of income, veteran status, or other protected class.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• What are your salary requirements?

License/Certification:

• Professional Engineer License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Chantilly, VA 20151 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Chantilly, VA 20151: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $100,000