Geotechnical Project Manager

Verdantas; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Environment

Paid Parental Leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off + Holidays

Job summary

Verdantas, a leader in environmental consulting and sustainable engineering, seeks a Geotechnical Project Manager in Mentor, OH, with flexibility to based in any Northeast Ohio office. You will guide geotechnical teams, perform analyses, and contribute to high-profile projects across our footprint.

You’ll lead field investigations, manage soil testing and lab quality, and collaborate with clients to plan subsurface studies while mentoring junior staff and driving project profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil/geotechnical engineering is required.
• PE license or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• 4+ years geotechnical engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop geotechnical teams with technical oversight.
• Drive business development and client growth.
• Oversee operational and financial performance including QA/QC.
• Lead field investigations, analyses, and recommendations.
• Manage geotechnical explorations, soils testing, and lab quality.
• Collaborate with clients to plan subsurface investigations.
• Review drawings, prepare proposals, resolve design challenges.
• Communicate complex engineering concepts to diverse audiences.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil/geotechnical engineering

Graduate degree preferred

Job description

Hybrid

Mentor OH

Toledo OH

Akron OH

Dublin OH

Northfield OH

Cleveland OH

Blue Ash OH

Full time

R-100949

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose!

At Verdantas, we’re redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure.

Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don’t just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future.

Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world.

Ready to shape the future of resilient communities?

We are seeking a Geotechnical Project Manager to join our team in Mentor, OH , but can be located in any Northeast Ohio office.

Be a part of a dynamic group helping to nurture and grow the company's geotechnical capabilities across our footprint, while working on high-profile projects and continuing to develop the teams’ skills and abilities.

As part of the growing Geotechnical team, you will provide valuable insight into the daily leadership and operations of construction and engineering. Verdantas truly values exposing staff to an array of opportunities in their careers and understands its importance for development. Therefore, expect to quickly delve into multi-discipline projects, laboratory analysis, foundation calculations, report writing, and many other engineering tasks.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and develop geotechnical teams , providing technical oversight, mentorship, and resource planning to support high-quality, multi-project delivery.
• Drive business development and client growth , securing new work, building strategic relationships, and positioning geotechnical services across key markets.
• Assist in Overseeing operational and financial performance , managing project profitability, ensuring QA/QC standards, and contributing to strategic growth initiatives.
• Lead field investigations, engineering analyses, and provide expert recommendations.
• Manage geotechnical explorations, soils/materials testing, and lab quality.
• Partner with clients to deliver exceptional service and plan subsurface investigations.
• Review construction drawings, prepare proposals, and resolve design challenges.
• Communicate complex engineering concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil/geotechnical engineering (graduate degree preferred).
• 4+ years of geotechnical engineering experience.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license, or the ability to obtain in twelve months.
• Strong problem-solving skills and diverse technical expertise.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Willingness to travel and a valid driver’s license.
• US citizenship or permanent residency.

Salary Range:

The minimum salary for this position is $90,000.00 (negotiable based on experience and qualifications). Final offer depends on location, skills, and certifications. Verdantas provides a comprehensive benefits package and rewards exceptional performance while ensuring fair compensation across roles.

Benefits:

• Flexible Work Environment
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off + Holidays

Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.

Verdantas is an EOE race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet

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