Geotechnical Project Manager - Lead Profitability & Safety

Keller Management Services, LLC; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) + matching

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Keller is seeking an experienced Project Manager for our Austin, TX location. You will lead business development, bid preparation, and project execution with focus on profitability, safety, and client relations.

Minimum 5 years in geotechnical/construction plus a Civil Engineering or Construction Management background are preferred. Excellent communication and leadership are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred.
• Minimum 5 years geotechnical, construction or industry related experience preferred.
• Excellent computer, written and verbal communication skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Identify new business opportunities and collaborate with management on overall strategy and resource alignment.
• Support the identification of new markets, clients, and technologies while building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Lead proposal development, including risk assessment, profit optimization, estimating, engineering input, technical writing, site visits, and client Q&A.
• Negotiate contracts and ensure a clear understanding of all contractual requirements.
• Coordinate with the pre-construction team, as applicable.
• Maintain full compliance with Keller risk management policies and procedures.
• Proactively identify major risks and implement appropriate mitigation strategies to protect the company.
• Oversee design coordination, submittals, material procurement, pre-job planning, and project scheduling.
• Plan and lead pre-project meetings with Superintendents and other key stakeholders.
• Partner with the project team to develop strategies that maximize project profitability.
• Build, lead, and support high-performing project teams.
• Ensure all work is executed in accordance with project specifications and requirements.
• Collaborate with branch and project teams to maintain schedule adherence and budget performance.
• Identify and resolve challenges while capitalizing on opportunities to enhance project outcomes and profitability.
• Identify, track, and manage project changes; elevate issues as necessary to ensure proper resolution.
• Review and approve weekly and monthly financial reports, forecasts, budgets, and key performance metrics throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee accounts receivable (A/R) collections.
• Ensure full compliance with Keller and OSHA safety standards and requirements.
• Partner with HSEQ in the event of a safety incident to support employees and project teams in alignment with company policy.
• Address and resolve all quality nonconformance issues.
• Exercise stop-work authority when safety or quality concerns arise.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Keller is seeking an experienced Project Manager for our Austin, TX location. You will lead business development, bid preparation, and project execution with focus on profitability, safety, and client relations.

Minimum 5 years in geotechnical/construction plus a Civil Engineering or Construction Management background are preferred. Excellent communication and leadership are essential for success in this role.