Geotechnical Project Engineer

Default Brand; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Company holidays

Disability coverage

401K

Company cell phone

Company vehicle

Job summary

Froehling & Robertson, Inc. (F&R) is seeking a geotechnical project manager to lead diverse teams of engineers and drill crews on major projects. You will oversee schedules, budgets, scopes, and client communications to consistently exceed expectations.

The role involves subsurface investigations, reports, and collaboration across disciplines. Qualified candidates have a Civil Engineering-related degree, 5–10 years of experience, and a P.E. license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technologies, or a related field.
• Typically 5-10 years of experience.
• P.E. license required.
• Must be a team leader who can lead growth and success through F&R values.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills (oral and written).
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams to achieve goals.

Responsibilities

• Project management of geotechnical engineering on large and/or multiple projects addressing earthwork and foundation materials.
• Manages geotechnical engineering projects from inception, including project schedules and budgets.
• Preparation of geotechnical engineering project work scopes, schedules, budgets, invoices and proposals.
• Evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering methods, techniques, procedures, and criteria to provide quality engineering services.
• Subsurface investigations including borings and test pits.
• Oversees and provides guidance for staff that may include other engineers, geologists, drill crews and subcontractors to ensure our goal of exceeding our clients’ expectations on every project.
• Coordinates and communicates with contractors and clients.
• Satisfies multiple and unrelated deadlines.
• Prepares technical reports and letters.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

• Salary Range : $85,815.90 USD to $125,297.40 USD

Locations

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Description

Froehling & Robertson, Inc., (F&R)has been proudly engineering stability in the country since 1881. In addition to being one of the oldest independent testing/engineering companies, F&R is also a minority-owned business offering competitive compensation/benefits and a positive work environment designed around the philosophyof mutual respect for all! Our shared F&R/Employee values include: Safe & Healthy Work Environment, Value & Respect for F&R Employees and Clients, Trustworthiness, Technical Excellence, Continuous Improvement, and Financial Success.

We're always on the lookout for enthusiasticindividuals who are not afraid to get their boots and hard hats a little dirty from an honest day's work.

Come be a part of this talented and dedicated team.

Who we are looking for:

This position will primarily provide project management for geotechnical services. Responsibilities include coordinating efforts of other engineers, drill crews, and sub-consultants to deliver results that ensure the goal of exceeding clients’ expectations on every project. May include leading subsurface investigations, performing engineering analysis and calculations, design and development of plans and specifications, and the preparation and review of reports for services provided.

What you’ll be doing:

Specific duties include, but not limited to:

• Project management of geotechnical engineering on large and/or multiple projects addressing earthwork and foundation materials
• Manages geotechnical engineering projects from inception, including project schedules and budgets
• Preparation of geotechnical engineering project work scopes, schedules, budgets, invoices and proposals
• Evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering methods, techniques, procedures, and criteria to provide quality engineering services
• Subsurface investigations including borings and test pits
• Oversees and provides guidance for staff that may include other engineers, geologists, drill crews and subcontractors to ensure our goal of exceeding our clients’ expectations on every project
• Coordinates and communicates with contractors and clients
• Satisfies multiple and unrelated deadlines
• Prepares technical reports and letters
• Other duties as assigned

What you need to have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technologies, or a related field
• Typically 5-10 years of experience
• P.E. license required
• Must be a team leader who can lead growth and success through F&R values
• Excellent communication and presentation skills (oral and written)
• Ability to multi-task and meat deadlines
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams to achieve goals
• Excellent attention to details
• Must be willing to participate in and pass F&R’s pre-employment screening including a background investigation, drug screening and driving record
• Ability to continuously sit, stand, and walk
• Ability to occasionally lift less than 20 lbs
• Ability to work outside in frequent changes of temperatures
• Ability to occasionally bend, squat, climb, push, and pull
• Ability to work in environments containing dust and fumes
• Ability to drive to and from work sites, must have valid driver’s license with good-standing driving record
• Ability to occasionally travel overnight (less than 35%)

In addition to our welcoming company culture and competitive compensation packages, ouremployees enjoy the below benefits:

• Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental, vision and life
• Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
• Paid time off
• Company–observed paid holidays
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• 401K retirement
• Company Cell Phone
• Company vehicle provided for commuting as well as travel to/from job sites

We extend equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other reason protected by federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

F&R participates in the USCIS E-Verify Program to verify that all new hires are authorized to work in the United States.

EOE M/F/D/V/SO. Drug Free Workplace.

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