Geotechnical Project Associate — Asheville

Keller North America, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Keller North America, Inc. is seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager for our Asheville, NC location. You will support business development, proposal preparation, planning, and project execution in geotechnical construction projects.

The role requires strong communication, risk assessment, and technical writing skills, with experience in piling, shoring, and grouting preferred. This on-site position focuses on profitability and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred.
• Minimum 5 years geotechnical, construction or industry experience preferred.
• Excellent computer, written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in piling, shoring and grouting operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Business Development and Proposal Preparations: identify opportunities and coordinate with management; assemble proposals with risk assessment, estimating, engineering, technical writing; negotiate contracts.
• Risk Management: understand Keller risk policies; identify major risks and mitigate.
• Initial Planning: design/submittals/materials ordering/pre-job planning; plan pre-project meetings; develop plans with project team to maximize profitability.
• Project Execution: ensure work meets requirements; keep project on schedule and within budget; address challenges to maximize profitability.
• Change Management: identify, track and escalate changes as needed.
• Financial Management: approve/monitor financial reports, forecasts, budgets, and manage A/R collections.
• Safety and Quality Assurance: ensure safety compliance; partner with HSEQ; resolve quality nonconformance; exercise stop-work when needed.

Skills

Excellent communication

Negotiation

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

5 years geotechnical/construction experience

Job description

Keller North America, Inc. is seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager for our Asheville, NC location. You will support business development, proposal preparation, planning, and project execution in geotechnical construction projects.

The role requires strong communication, risk assessment, and technical writing skills, with experience in piling, shoring, and grouting preferred. This on-site position focuses on profitability and adherence to safety standards.