Civil - Geotechnical

GeoWorld; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company-paid medical and dental

Short-term and long-term disability, &

Life insurance

Flexible hybrid schedule

4 weeks PTO

9 paid holidays

401(k) Safe Harbor Plan

ESOP

Great work-life balance

Job summary

Helical Drilling is seeking a hands-on Senior Project Manager to lead complex specialty geotechnical construction projects in the New England region. The role includes mentoring project teams, guiding estimating, and driving business development with clients and partners.

The ideal candidate will have 7–10+ years in geotechnical construction, PE licensure, and strong leadership, communication, and risk management skills. Travel across New England is required as projects demand.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of experience managing geotechnical construction projects and project teams.
• Proven experience managing multiple projects from estimating through construction.
• Strong business development experience with established relationships in New England construction and engineering market.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple geotechnical construction projects from estimating to closeout.
• Manage project teams, schedules, budgets, contracts, and client communications.
• Collaborate with estimating, engineering, field operations, and leadership to ensure successful execution.
• Develop and maintain relationships with owners, engineers, general contractors, and industry partners.
• Participate in project pursuit strategies, estimating, contract negotiations, and risk management.
• Mentor and support Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers.
• Represent Helical Drilling at industry organizations, networking events, conferences, and client meetings.
• Present technical capabilities through lunch-and-learn presentations and BD activities.
• Ensure projects meet quality, safety, financial, and schedule objectives.

Skills

Geotechnical construction

Project leadership

Estimating

Business development

Team management

Risk management

Client relationships

Scheduling

Budget management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

OPPORTUNITY

Helical Drilling, an employee-owned company, is seeking ahands-on, seasoned Senior Project Manager to lead complex specialtygeotechnical construction projects, mentor and manage project team members, andplay an active role in continuing to grow our business throughout the NewEngland region.This is not a consulting role. We are looking for anexperienced construction professional with a strong background in projectleadership, estimating, business development, team management, projectoversight, scheduling, client relationships, and risk management withinspecialty geotechnical construction.The ideal candidate will bring the technical knowledge,leadership experience, and sound judgment needed to oversee projects frominitial opportunity and estimating through execution and closeout. Thisindividual will provide guidance and oversight to Project Managers and projectteams, identify and manage project risks, strengthen client relationships, andhelp drive the continued growth and success of the Specialty Division.The right candidate will be able to hit the ground running,take ownership of both projects and people, make confident decisions withlimited oversight, and serve as a senior leader within the team.If you are passionate about geotechnical construction, enjoysolving complex challenges, and want to work with one of New England's leadingspecialty contractors, we encourage you to apply.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead multiple geotechnical construction projectsfrom estimating and proposal development through construction and closeout.
• Manage project teams, schedules, budgets,contracts, and client communications.
• Work closely with estimating, engineering, fieldoperations, and executive leadership to ensure successful project execution.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships withowners, engineers, general contractors, and industry partners.
• Participate in project pursuit strategies,estimating, contract negotiations, and risk management.
• Mentor and support Project Managers andAssistant Project Managers.
• Represent Helical Drilling at industryorganizations, networking events, conferences, and client meetings.
• Present technical capabilities throughlunch-and-learn presentations and other business development activities.
• Ensure projects meet quality, safety, financial,and schedule objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 7–10+ years of experience managing geotechnicalconstruction projects and project teams.
• Demonstrated experience managing multipleprojects simultaneously from estimating through construction.
• Proven business development experience withestablished relationships in the New England construction and engineeringmarket.
• Excellent leadership, communication,negotiation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-pacedenvironment with multiple priorities.
• Willingness to attend industry events andparticipate in client presentations and business development activities.
• Strong knowledge of specialty geotechnicalsystems, including:
• Secant walls
• Soil nailing
• Tiebacks
• Micropiles
• Earth retention systems

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineeringpreferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

LOCATION

• Must reside in the New England region.
• Travel throughout New England as project needsrequire.

WHY HELICAL DRILLING?

At employee-owned Helical Drilling, you'll work with anexperienced team that has built a reputation as a leader in specialtygeotechnical construction throughout New England. We offer the opportunity to manage challenging projects, contribute to innovative solutions, and play a keyrole in the continued growth of our Specialty Division while working alongsiderespected industry professionals.

BENEFITS

• 100% company-paid medical and dental insurance
• 100% company-paid short-term disability,long-term disability, and life insurance
• Flexible hybrid schedule (one day per month inour Braintree, MA office for a team meeting)
• 4 weeks PTO
• 9 paid holidays
• 401(k) Safe Harbor Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Great work-life balance