Geotechnical Project Lead: Field, Lab & Client Oversight

pennoniexternalcareers; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennoni is seeking a Geotechnical Project Manager to lead geotechnical investigations from office planning to field execution. The role is full-time at the Pittston, PA office and requires strong leadership of staff across field explorations, lab testing, and reporting.

The candidate should have a Civil/Geotechnical/Structural engineering background with 8+ years of experience and a PA PE license or ability to obtain one within 6 months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering field (Civil/Geotechnical/Structural).
• 8+ years of professional engineering experience.
• PE license in Pennsylvania or able to obtain within 6 months.
• Experience with geotechnical analyses and reporting.
• Experience with DOT methods and procedures is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare geotechnical engineering proposals and construction inspection and testing proposals.
• Oversee staff for geotechnical projects, including field explorations, laboratory testing programs, advanced bearing capacity/settlement analysis, deep foundations, slope stability analysis, and other geotechnical analyses.
• Oversee staff performing inspection and testing during construction.
• Interface with clients and ensure quality timely service.
• Manage construction observation and materials testing projects.
• Manage existing clients and develop new clients.
• Develop proposals.
• Perform and review geotechnical calculations.
• Draft and review geotechnical reports.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Project management

Staff supervision

Proposal development

Client communication

Geotechnical calculations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Geotechnical/Structural Engineering

Job description

Pennoni is seeking a Geotechnical Project Manager to lead geotechnical investigations from office planning to field execution. The role is full-time at the Pittston, PA office and requires strong leadership of staff across field explorations, lab testing, and reporting.

The candidate should have a Civil/Geotechnical/Structural engineering background with 8+ years of experience and a PA PE license or ability to obtain one within 6 months.