Geotechnical Project Manager

GeoTek; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting engineering firm in Las Vegas is seeking a Project Manager to oversee various engineering services. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing technical, operational, and administrative aspects of projects while ensuring quality compliance and client satisfaction. A Bachelor's degree in civil or geotechnical engineering and Professional Engineer registration are mandatory. This role offers competitive compensation and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer registration required.
• Must have diversified experience in engineering principles specific to geotechnical services.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical, operational, management, and administrative activities of projects.
• Ensure compliance with quality system requirements.
• Supervise project personnel and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Independent decision-making

Technical project management

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor of Science or higher in civil or geotechnical engineering

Job description

Incorporated in 1997, GeoTek is a full‑service consulting engineering firm specializing in geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, special inspections, and environmental consulting. We are founded on the principle of providing strong business partnerships with our clients by demonstrating a committed passion for those who demand technical advice and responsive customer service that adds value to their projects.

Our mission is to build and maintain strong business partnerships by demonstrating a committed passion for the principles of high‑quality customer service and professional consultation that results in optimum value to our clients. We provide our employees with just compensation and a challenging, stable work environment that embodies ongoing opportunities for them to further their individual goals. We also aim to furnish a good return for our shareholders by consistently achieving our financial objectives.

GeoTek offers a variety of jobs to build on your professional career, with multiple offices located in Nevada, California, Idaho, Arizona, and New Mexico. Our branch offices serve more than just the state they are located in, providing services across a wide region.

Summary

The Project Manager is a professional, fully competent in all services provided by the company. This manager is in responsible charge of the technical, operational, management, and administrative activities of the projects they manage.

Certification/License

Professional Engineer

Education/Experience/Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSA's)

Bachelor of Science or higher in civil or geotechnical engineering with your Professional Engineering registration. Must have sound and diversified experience with the fundamental engineering or scientific principles specific to the types of services provided by the company. Must be capable of making independent decisions on project problems and methods.

Essential Job Functions

• Compliance with the quality system requirements
• Oversee activities directly related to providing services; marketing and direct marketing program for the company.
• Responsible for technical conduct of the projects
• Directly or indirectly supervises all personnel assigned to the projects.
• Compliance with the quality system requirements for review and approval of all reports
• Responsible for the quality and content of all project reports
• Writes or assists in the writing of complex reports
• Approves proposals and project work scopes and budgets
• Assures all work has a corresponding signed contract and obtains or assists in obtaining signed contracts.
• Maintains client relationships
• Monitors all invoicing for projects
• Monitors and assists with communication of work scope changes with clients, preparation of contract change orders, obtaining work scope changes and approvals from clients with written authorizations.
• Responsible to assure compliance with the requirements of the GeoTek Quality System
• Other Essential Job Functions as assigned by supervisor.

Physical Activities and Requirements

Performing General Physical Activities talking, hearing. Perform physical activity that requires moving one's whole body such as standing, walking, repetitive hand and arm motion, and fine finger manipulation in the use of a computer. Must have the physical ability to perform technician duties in either training or production mode. Ability to drive a motor vehicle.

Pay Range

$80,000—$130,000 USD

GeoTek is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.