Program Manager - Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Kleinfelder; Irving, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Mentoring program

Job summary

Kleinfelder is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer/Program Manager based in Texas to lead geotechnical and testing projects for a major retail client. You will oversee multi-disciplined teams and coordinate field exploration, design reviews, and reporting to ensure quality, safety, and schedule adherence.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years of experience with a PE license and strong communication skills, and must be able to work in a multi-disciplinary environment while mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of related experience.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) License with multi-state eligibility.
• Positive work attitude and ability to manage multiple tasks safely.
• Ability to work independently or in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to work beyond a standard 40-hour week when needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and communicate with clients to understand needs.
• Manage a portfolio of Geotechnical and testing projects within safety, budget, quality, and schedule constraints.
• Safely supervise field exploration, sampling, inspection, and analysis.
• Mentor and manage junior staff on project performance.
• Develop scopes for field and office tasks and perform independent analysis.
• Coordinate tasks on medium to large multi-disciplined projects with senior guidance.
• Prepare or review designs, reports, and calculations for complex projects.

Skills

Portfolio management

Client communication

Team mentoring

Project coordination

Technical reporting

Education

PE License

Job description

Job Description

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Geotechnical team is looking for you! From earthquake and seismic engineering to the latest trenchless technology methods, Kleinfelder's Geotechnical Services support the planning, engineering, and construction of complex projects, and our specialists are leading experts in their fields.

Step into Your New Role

Kleinfelder is seeking aSenior Geotechnical Engineer/Program Manager. The position will be focused on one of our major retail clients, managing projects across the Central Division and based in any of our offices in Texas.

The ideal candidate will:

• Coordinate and communicate with internal or external clients to understand their needs
• Manage a portfolio of Geotechnical and Construction Materials Testing projects meeting client and company requirements for safety, budget, quality and schedule
• Safely supervise field exploration, sampling, inspection, analysis and technical support.
• Mentor and manage junior staff and project level geotechnical professionals through project performance
• Perform and develop scopes for field and office tasks (technical and non-technical) and independent analysis.
• Coordinate tasks and manage medium to large size multi-disciplined projects with guidance and interaction by senior operations/technical staff.
• Prepare or review designs, reports and calculations on complex projects.

Strong analytical skills are required in areas including:

• soil and rock classification,
• seismic evaluations,
• slope stability analysis,
• earth retention systems,
• shallow and deep foundation design,
• construction support, and
• soil improvement techniques
• pipeline, power transmission,

Education & Experience:

• 8+ years of related experience.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) License, with the ability to achieve registration in multiple states.
• Must have a positive work attitude and ability to work safely and efficiently when managing multiple tasks
• Ability to work independently or with a team in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Position will require the candidate to adhere to work assignments/schedules, be self-motivated, organized and have a keen sense of detail.
• Candidate must be willing to work in addition to a standard 40-hour work week when needed.

Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder:Kleinfelder and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia.Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.

Progress with an Employer that Values You

Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:

Benefits:Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.

Career Development:We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

Equal Opportunity:Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

Please note that Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.