Geotechnical Project Manager

LVI Associates; Milwaukee (WI); Presencial; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

LVI Associates in Milwaukee, Wisconsin seeks a Geotechnical Project Manager to lead a diverse portfolio of site investigations, reports, and design support. You will manage projects from proposal through final deliverables and mentor junior engineers while building strong client relationships.

You will collaborate with geotechnical engineers, drillers, technicians, and project teams across commercial, industrial, municipal, and residential developments, with clear paths toward leadership.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering.
• 4+ years of geotechnical consulting experience.
• Experience managing geotechnical projects, clients, and project financials.
• PE license preferred or ability to obtain.

Responsabilidades

• Manage geotechnical projects from proposal to final deliverables.
• Oversee subsurface investigation programs including drilling, sampling, lab testing, and field observations.
• Review and approve geotechnical reports, recommendations, and analyses.
• Provide technical oversight related to foundations, earthwork, slope stability, and site development.
• Manage project budgets, profitability, invoicing, and resource allocation.
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and technical staff.
• Assist with strategic client development and business growth initiatives.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with key clients in Wisconsin.

Conhecimentos

Project management

Client management

Geotechnical engineering

Field exploration

Mentoring

Budgeting

Formação académica

Civil/Geotechnical Engineering degree

PE license preferred

Descrição da oferta de emprego

A growing multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm is seeking a Geotechnical Project Manager to join its Milwaukee team. This position offers the opportunity to lead a diverse portfolio of geotechnical projects while serving as a trusted advisor to clients and a key contributor to the continued growth of the business.

The role is ideal for a geotechnical professional who enjoys balancing technical excellence, project delivery, client management, and leadership responsibilities. The successful candidate will have significant autonomy, direct exposure to senior leadership, and a clear pathway toward senior management and office leadership.

Position Overview

Geotechnical Project Manager

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

About the Opportunity

A growing multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm is seeking a Geotechnical Project Manager to join its Milwaukee team. This position offers the opportunity to lead a diverse portfolio of geotechnical projects while serving as a trusted advisor to clients and a key contributor to the continued growth of the business.

The role is ideal for a geotechnical professional who enjoys balancing technical excellence, project delivery, client management, and leadership responsibilities. The successful candidate will have significant autonomy, direct exposure to senior leadership, and a clear pathway toward senior management and office leadership.

Position Overview

As a Geotechnical Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing projects from proposal through final deliverables, overseeing technical execution, coordinating field exploration programs, and maintaining strong client relationships.

You will work closely with geotechnical engineers, drillers, technicians, and project teams to deliver high-quality consulting services across commercial, industrial, transportation, municipal, energy, residential, and land development projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage geotechnical projects throughout their full lifecycle, including scoping, budgeting, execution, and closeout.
• Prepare and review proposals, contracts, cost estimates, and project schedules.
• Oversee subsurface investigation programs, including drilling, sampling, laboratory testing, and field observations.
• Review and approve geotechnical reports, recommendations, and engineering analyses.
• Provide technical oversight related to foundations, retaining structures, earthwork, slope stability, pavements, and site development.
• Manage project budgets, profitability, invoicing, and resource allocation.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, developers, architects, contractors, and public agencies.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and technical staff.
• Assist with strategic client development and business growth initiatives.
• Build and maintain long‑term relationships with key clients throughout Wisconsin.

Desired Background

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 4+ years of geotechnical consulting experience.
• Experience managing geotechnical projects, clients, and project financials.
• Strong technical background in site investigations, foundation design, earthwork, and geotechnical reporting.
• Experience working on commercial, industrial, transportation, municipal, or residential developments.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Previous experience mentoring junior staff and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.

What Makes This Opportunity Different?

This opportunity offers a chance to step into a highly visible role within a growing operation where your contributions directly influence project success and office growth.

Key attractions include:

• Opportunity to lead meaningful geotechnical projects across Wisconsin.
• High level of client exposure and relationship ownership.
• Strong existing workload with continued market growth.
• Ability to influence business strategy and operational decisions.
• Direct access to senior leadership and decision-makers.
• Clear path toward Senior Project Manager, Department Manager, Office Leader, or Operations leadership positions.
• Opportunity to help expand geotechnical services and strengthen the firm's regional presence.

This is an excellent opportunity for a geotechnical professional who wants to move beyond purely technical delivery and play a significant role in the growth, direction, and long‑term success of a thriving engineering consulting practice!