Geotechnical Project Manager

LVI Associates; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) retirement benefits

Generous PTO

Job summary

LVI Associates is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Project Manager (PE) for Northern California, with options in Sacramento, San Francisco, San Jose, or Monterey Bay. The role is hybrid and pays $130-160k base salary plus bonus and comprehensive benefits, with an opportunity to lead technically challenging projects and shape the growth of a respected geotechnical practice.

Responsibilities include managing projects end-to-end, performing analyses and design, maintaining budgets and schedules,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of geotechnical consulting experience.
• Demonstrated project management experience.
• Strong client-facing and business development skills.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage geotechnical projects from proposal through delivery.
• Lead investigations, analyses, and engineering design efforts.
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, and resource planning.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Mentor and support junior engineering staff.
• Prepare and review technical reports, proposals, and project deliverables.
• Support business development initiatives and practice growth efforts.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Geological Engineering

Job description

Senior Geotechnical Project Manager (PE)

NorCal Offices: Sacramento, San Francisco, San Jose, or Monterey Bay, CA

Hybrid Schedule | $130-160k Base Salary + Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits

About the Opportunity

A leading geotechnical engineering consulting firm is seeking a Geotechnical Project Manager to support continued growth across its Northern California operations. With opportunities available in Sacramento, San Francisco, San Jose, and Monterey Bay, this position offers the chance to lead technically challenging projects while helping shape the future of a growing practice.

The firm maintains a strong backlog of work spanning transportation infrastructure, tunnels, transit systems, dams, water resources, energy, land development, and other critical infrastructure projects throughout California and the Western United States.

What You'll Be Doing

• Manage geotechnical projects from proposal through delivery
• Lead investigations, analyses, and engineering design efforts
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, and resource planning
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships
• Mentor and support junior engineering staff
• Prepare and review technical reports, proposals, and project deliverables
• Support business development initiatives and practice growth efforts

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of geotechnical consulting experience
• Demonstrated project management experience
• Strong client-facing and business development skills
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities

Project Experience of Interest

Candidates may have experience supporting projects such as:

• Transportation and highway infrastructure
• Tunnels and underground construction
• Transit and rail systems
• Water and wastewater infrastructure
• Dams, levees, and flood control facilities
• Commercial and mixed-use developments
• Energy and utility projects
• Public agency and municipal infrastructure programs

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Choice of office location across Northern California
• Hybrid work schedule with flexibility and autonomy
• Strong backlog of large-scale infrastructure projects
• Opportunity to work alongside highly respected technical leaders
• Clear path toward senior leadership and expanded client ownership
• Collaborative, employee-focused culture
• Long-term stability with significant growth opportunities

Compensation

• Annual performance bonuses
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• 401(k) and retirement benefits
• Generous PTO package
• Licensure and continuing education assistance

This opportunity is ideal for a licensed Geotechnical Project Manager looking to take on larger project responsibilities, deepen client relationships, and play a meaningful role in the continued growth of a well-established geotechnical practice across Northern California.