Geotechnical Engineering Project Manager

Sagegeotechnical; Tumwater (WA); On-site; USD 61,992 - 82,656; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Competitive paid time off policy

Opportunities for professional development

Job summary

Sage Geotechnical, located in Tumwater, Washington, seeks a Geotechnical Engineering Project Manager. This role involves managing projects from proposal to final report, ensuring high-quality engineering recommendations, overseeing fieldwork, and collaborating with clients. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, a Professional Engineering License, and 3+ years of experience in geotechnical consulting. Sage offers competitive wages starting at $45-$60 per hour and benefits starting after a probationary period, including medical insurance and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in geotechnical consulting or a closely related field.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with subcontractors and construction teams.
• Valid driver's license and insurable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Manage geotechnical projects from proposals through final reports.
• Conduct geologic and geotechnical analysis and basic calculations.
• Oversee fieldwork including soil sampling, groundwater monitoring, and site observations.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D

Proficiency in GIS mapping

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Professional Engineering License

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

GIS mapping

Job description

Geotechnical Engineering Project Manager

Job Posting: Geotechnical Engineering Project Manager

Sage Geotechnical is a geotechnical engineering firm in Tumwater, Wash. We are a small firm dedicated to serving our long‑term clients. We pride ourselves on our responsiveness, technical expertise, and determination not to make big problems out of small ones.

We’re hiring a PM to manage geotechnical projects from proposals through final reports, providing engineering recommendations, overseeing field and lab work, and coordinating with clients and project teams.

What you bring

• Abachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in geotechnical consulting or a closely related field.
• Professional Engineering License
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The attention to detail needed to document field activities, observations, and test results in concise logs/reports.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and GIS mapping.
• The ability to work independently at jobsites and to communicate effectively with subcontractors and construction foremen/superintendents.
• The ability to work in our Tumwater office and on job sites. (Relocation assistance available or signing bonus negotiable.)
• A valid driver’s license and insurable driving record for travel to and from job sites.
• The ability to lift at least 50 pounds and work on uneven terrain in all weather conditions.

What you’ll do

• Proposals, design work, and technical reports.
• Development and tracking of scopes of work, budgets, and schedules.
• Geologic and geotechnical analysis and basic calculations.
• Fieldwork including soil sampling, groundwater monitoring, infiltration testing, mapping, and site observations.
• Construction observation and documentation.
• Client communication

What we offer

• You’ll have the chance to hit the ground running with our small, busy team. The experience you’ll gain with a boutique firm of expert engineers will be deep, varied, and consequential.
• The approximate starting wage will be $45.00-$60.00 per hour, based on qualifications.
• Sage covers the premium cost of its employees’ and their immediate families’ medical, dental, and vision insurance and provides a 401(k) retirement plan, a competitive paid time off policy, yearly wage evaluations, and opportunities for professional development. Benefits will begin after a probationary period.

It is Sage Geotechnical, LLC’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.