Geotechnical Project Manager

ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC; Virginia, Fredericksburg (MN, VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to prepare reports, manage projects, and mentor junior staff. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil or geological engineering and a commitment to project deadlines. Join a dynamic team that values employee development and offers excellent benefits.

Benefits

Paid time off

Health insurance plans

Retirement plans

College savings plans

Qualifications

• 3 years of related experience required.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Engineer In Training (E.I.T.) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare geotechnical reports and manage construction materials testing projects.
• Host project meetings with clients and provide technical solutions.
• Mentor and support Staff Project Managers and technicians.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Solutions

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Civil Engineering

Job description

What You'll Do

• Primarily involved with preparation of geotechnical reports, including analysis and recommendations with a strong commitment to meet project deadlines
• Manage construction materials testing (CMT) projects with daily report review, assist with resolution of issues, and training of field staff on your projects
• Prepare both geotechnical and CMT proposals, manage project budgets, and prepare change orders and invoices
• Host or attend project meetings with clients to follow up on delivered reports and provide technical solutions as necessary
• Other duties may include assisting with or performing the following with supervision:
  • Prepare drilling packages and obtain utility clearances
  • Perform research on local geologic history
  • Supervise field work performed by drilling/test pit crews and assist with rig access issues
  • Classify soil and assign laboratory testing
  • Mentor and support Staff Project Managers, Assistant Staff Project Managers, and technicians in their development

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or similar is required
• 3 years of related experience
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Engineer In Training (E.I.T.) preferred
  • Professional license required in each state(s) in which you work to use the license in the title. If a professional license has not yet been obtained, "Manager" will be used in the title.
• If driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required.

Who We Are

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 2,800 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #64 in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms (April 2024), #144 in Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2024) and #28 in Zweig Group's Hot Firm List (June 2024). For additional information about ECS click here.

We love our employees and we show this through providing some great benefits, including paid time off, health and other insurance plans, retirement and college savings plans, and more. Click here to learn more about the great benefits at ECS.


ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.