Geotechnical Project Engineer

Froehling & Robertson, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-House Training

Medical Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Company Holidays

Disability Coverage

401K

Company Cell Phone

Company Vehicle

Job summary

Froehling & Robertson, Inc. is seeking a Geotechnical Project Manager to lead multidisciplinary teams on large geotechnical projects. You will coordinate engineers, drill crews, and sub-consultants to deliver high-quality reports, designs, and fieldwork.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree and a P.E. license with 5–10 years of experience. The position involves managing project scopes, schedules, budgets, and client communications while ensuring safety and compliance on-site at various

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Typically 5–10 years of experience required.
• P.E. license required.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage geotechnical engineering projects from inception to completion.
• Coordinate engineers, drill crews, and sub-consultants to meet client expectations.
• Prepare project scopes, schedules, budgets, and proposals.
• Oversee subsurface investigations and data collection.
• Produce technical reports and letters for project deliverables.
• Communicate with contractors and clients to satisfy deadlines.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Engineering analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Job 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 philosophy of 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 enthusiastic individuals who are not afraid to get their boots and hard hats a little dirty from an honest day's work.

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%)

Check out our Perks + Benefits:

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

• In-House continuous training
• Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental, vision and life
• Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
• Tuition reimbursement
• 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.