Geotechnical Project Manager

Verdantas; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Verdantas seeks a Geotechnical Project Manager to lead multidisciplinary teams on land development and civil infrastructure in New England. You will drive projects from planning through implementation, engaging with regulators, clients, and stakeholders while mentoring junior staff.

Travel to projects in New England and NY is expected. The role requires a PE license in at least one New England state and 7+ years in geotechnical/site civil engineering, with PM experience preferred and a starting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil/geotechnical engineering, Master’s preferred.
• 7+ years in geotechnical/site civil engineering and construction review.
• 2+ years of project management preferred.
• PE license in at least one New England state; reciprocity possible.
• PM certification preferred; design experience in geotechnical/site civil beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead diverse projects with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, on-time delivery within budget.
• Maintain and grow client relationships and pursue new business opportunities.
• Attend meetings with clients, officials, engineers, developers and contractors.
• Develop strategies, scope of work, risk evaluation, and project budgets.
• Supervise internal teams and subcontractors; perform peer reviews of analyses and deliverables.
• Interface with regulatory agencies as a client advocate during permitting processes.
• Perform engineering work on land/site development, including planning, design, and sustainability.
• Prepare construction plans for agency review and permit packages.
• Mentor aspiring engineers and technicians.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil/geotechnical engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

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.

Verdantas is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Geotechnical Project Manager to join our growing team in New England. In this role, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to conduct geotechnical evaluations that support land development and redevelopment, civil infrastructure, landfill design, dam safety, stormwater management, construction oversight, and litigation support. The most qualified individual will demonstrate the ability to drive projects from the earliest stages through final implementation. They will engage effectively and professionally with regulatory agencies, stakeholders, and colleagues, while championing Verdantas’ vision of blending inclusivity, innovation, collaboration, and sustainability. As a key contributor, you will also help shape the careers of emerging talent within the Geotechnical team. Ready to utilize your technical expertise to make a lasting impact? Join Verdantas and become part of a team where your ambition and drive are celebrated.

What You’ll Do

• Manage diverse projects involving multidisciplinary teams to promote high‑quality delivery while meeting project schedule and budget metrics
• Maintain and grow existing client relationships and seek opportunities to develop new relationships
• Attend meetings with clients, municipal and state officials, other engineers and consultants, developers, and contractors
• Lead or assist in the development of strategies, the scope of work, evaluation of risk, and budget for a variety of projects
• Supervise and provide work assignments to internal project teams and subcontractors
• Performed technical, administrative, and compliance peer reviews for a variety of engineering analyses, documents, and design deliverables
• Interact with regulatory agencies as a client advocate during pre‑application meetings and formal permitting, knowing what information to provide and with appropriate internal or client directives
• Manage and perform technical engineering work associated with land or site development, including site planning and layout, access design, design of stormwater management, utility conveyance, identification of erosion and sediment control practices, and implementation of sustainability practices
• Prepare construction plans for agency/municipal review, along with completion and submission of various land development permit application packages
• Mentor aspiring engineers and technicians

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in civil/geotechnical engineering; Master’s degree preferred
• 7 or more years of geotechnical and/or site civil engineering and construction review experience
• 2 years of Project Management experience, preferred
• Professional Engineer license in at least one New England state, with the potential for reciprocity in others
• Project Management Certification preferred
• Design experience in both geotechnical and site civil concepts is preferred

Willingness to travel to projects within New England and New York as needed.

Salary Range

The starting salary for this position is $120,000, with final compensation determined based on qualifications and licensing status.

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.

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