Project Engineer

HVJ Associates, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

HVJ Associates, Inc. is seeking a Geotechnical Project Manager in Texas to ensure client satisfaction through quality reports aligned with project schedules and budgets. The role includes forecasting, budgeting, proposals, and mentorship of junior staff.

The candidate will manage projects, review invoices, and drive business development while maintaining high standards for technical reports and client service. A Texas PE license is required.

Qualifications

• MSCE with 5+ years geotechnical engineering experience.
• Texas Professional Engineer license required.
• Experience with TxDOT/municipal projects a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to mentor junior staff and work as a team.

Responsibilities

• Forecast project start, schedule, and profitability.
• Develop actions to achieve project goals.
• Prepare proposals with detailed cost estimates.
• Ensure client satisfaction throughout projects.
• Mentor junior staff and lead team-building efforts.
• Support business development activities.
• Track project expenses to stay within budget.
• Review invoices before issuance to clients.
• Manage projects to meet HVJ financial goals and quality standards.
• Review all reports for completeness and accuracy before submittal.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to grow geotechnical services.

Skills

Geotechnical project management

Team leadership

Client communication

Budget management

Project scheduling

Education

MSCE

BSCE

Tools

Geotechnical software

Job description

The mission of the Geotechnical Project Manager for HVJSCT, a leading specialty engineering firm in Texas, is to assure client satisfaction through preparation of quality reports that address the specific project requirements within the project schedule, budget and design constraints.

This includes responsibility for:

• Forecast project beginning, schedule and profitability.
• Develop and implement actions needed to achieve or exceed project goals.
• Prepare proposals including detailed cost estimates.
• Provide client satisfaction
• Guide and mentor junior staffs
• Team Building
• Assist with Business Development
• Track project expenses to ensure actual work is performed within budget
• Review Invoices prior to issuance.
• Manage projects, meeting HVJ financial goals and quality standards. Sign/seal technical reports.
• Review all reports prior to submittal to the client for completeness and accuracy
• Identifies and pursues new opportunities to grow geotechnical engineering services

Key Criteria/Requirements:

• MSCE with at least 5 years of Geotechnical Engineering experience, or BSCE with at least 10 years of Geotechnical Engineering experience.
• Must have Professional Engineer license in the State of Texas.
• Experience In TxDOT, City and Municipality Projects Is A Plus.
• Experience with Central and South-Central Texas Geology and Soil Condition Is A Plus.
• Experience with conventional and advanced geotechnical testing and data interpretations.
• Knowledgeable on routinely used geotechnical software.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems
• Position will require the candidate to adhere to work assignments/schedules, be self-motivated, organized and have a keen sense of detail.
• Position will require to work with supporting staffs, managers and clients; and therefore, the candidate needs to be a team player.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License with no history of accidents or alcohol/drug related traffic offenses and valid right to work documents.
  

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear, and to utilize a computer and software applications such as Microsoft Office.
2. The employee must have the ability to lift and/or move concrete, soil, or asphalt samples up to 50 pounds.
3. The employee is required to stand; walk; drive; use hands or fingers; handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
4. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.