Geotechnical Senior Project Manager

LVI Associates; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LVI Associates in Houston seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead geotechnical projects from proposal through completion. You will serve as a technical leader, client advisor, and mentor to junior staff while delivering complex geotechnical solutions for regional clients.

The role emphasizes client relationship development, project oversight, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful outcomes on transportation, infrastructure, and building projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 8+ years of geotechnical engineering experience.
• Demonstrated project management experience.
• Strong understanding of geotechnical investigations, foundation engineering, and site development practices.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Proven ability to lead teams and mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical projects from proposal through completion in the Houston region.
• Oversee subsurface investigations, geotechnical evaluations, and engineering recommendations.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and staffing requirements.
• Review and approve geotechnical reports and technical deliverables.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and project stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance on shallow and deep foundation systems, settlement analysis, ground improvement, pavement design, retaining walls, earthwork, slope stability.
• Mentor and develop Project Engineers, EITs, and field personnel.
• Support business development initiatives, proposal preparation, and client presentations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including construction materials testing, environmental, and infrastructure professionals.

Skills

Project management

Client relations

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Geotechnical engineering

Education

PE license (Active)

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

Job description

A well-established and highly respected engineering consulting firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join its growing Geotechnical Engineering team in Houston.

With decades of success across Texas and the broader Southwest, this organization has built a strong reputation for delivering complex geotechnical, infrastructure, transportation, commercial, healthcare, education, industrial, and public works projects. The company offers a collaborative environment, strong technical resources, and a clear pathway into senior leadership.

Position Overview

The Senior Project Manager will lead geotechnical projects from proposal through completion while serving as a technical leader, client advisor, and mentor to junior staff.

This role is ideal for an experienced geotechnical professional who enjoys managing projects, developing client relationships, supporting business development efforts, and providing technical oversight on a wide variety of project types.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage geotechnical engineering projects throughout the Houston region.
• Lead and oversee subsurface investigations, geotechnical evaluations, and engineering recommendations.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and staffing requirements.
• Review and approve geotechnical reports and technical deliverables.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and project stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance on:
• Shallow and deep foundation systems
• Settlement analysis
• Ground improvement solutions
• Pavement design and evaluations
• Retaining walls and earth retention systems
• Earthwork recommendations
• Slope stability assessments
• Mentor and develop Project Engineers, EITs, and field personnel.
• Support business development initiatives, proposal preparation, and client presentations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including construction materials testing, environmental, and infrastructure professionals.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 8+ years of geotechnical engineering experience.
• Demonstrated project management experience.
• Strong understanding of geotechnical investigations, foundation engineering, and site development practices.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Proven ability to lead teams and mentor junior engineers.

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience supporting any of the following project types are highly encouraged to apply:

• Transportation and roadway projects
• Airports and aviation facilities
• Higher education and K-12 projects
• Industrial and manufacturing facilities
• Energy and utility infrastructure
• Municipal and public works projects

What's on Offer?

• Clear path toward senior leadership.
• Diverse portfolio of technically challenging projects.
• Strong backlog of work across Texas.
• Collaborative and employee-focused culture.
• Opportunity to lead high-profile projects that impact communities throughout the region.
• Access to extensive technical resources, drilling capabilities, laboratory support, and multidisciplinary expertise.