Project Manager, Geotechnical

Agbaraeng; Austin (TX); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 155 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Résumé du poste

WSB is hiring a Project Manager, Geotechnical to lead geotechnical engineering projects from planning through completion at our Texas offices. You will manage scope, schedule, budget, and client expectations, coordinating internal and external teams to ensure high-quality outcomes.

The role requires a PE license in Texas, 6+ years in geotechnical PM, and strong QA/QC experience. Onsite work at a WSB office is required up to five days per week, with potential flexible arrangements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years geotechnical engineering and PM experience in AEC.
• TX PE license required.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.

Responsabilités

• Lead geotechnical projects from planning to closeout.
• Own scope, schedule, budget, and client expectations.
• Serve as primary client contact and coordinate teams.
• Ensure QA/QC of geotechnical data, reports, and plans.
• Monitor risks and communicate mitigation strategies.
• Sign and seal documents per licensure requirements when applicable.
• Maintain project records and prepare status updates.

Connaissances

Geotechnical project management

Client liaison

Team leadership

Quality assurance

Regulatory compliance

Formation

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Master's preferred

Outils

MSEW

Slope/W

PLAXIS

gINT

RSLog

Description du poste

Forge ahead with WSB. WSB was founded on the understanding that culture drives results, and we've dedicated ourselves to the value of strong relationships, collaboration, and forward-thinking ideas. We've inspired each other to discover thoughtful and creative solutions that look beyond the needs of today to the opportunities of tomorrow.As a Project Manager, Geotechnical leads geotechnical engineering projects from initial planning through completion, with responsibility for technical quality, scope, schedule, budget, documentation, and client service. This role independently coordinates project teams and stakeholders, applies sound engineering judgment to address technical and project delivery risks, and provides mentorship and quality oversight to support consistent, high-quality project outcomes.

What you will do:

• Manage geotechnical projects from initial planning through execution and closeout with a high degree of autonomy.
• Take ownership of project scope, schedule, budget, work plans, deliverables, and client expectations; monitor performance and make timely adjustments to support successful project delivery.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, agency representatives, consultants, contractors, and other project stakeholders, as appropriate.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary internal teams and external partners to support efficient project execution, clear accountability, and timely decision-making.
• Prepare, review, finalize, and provide oversight for geotechnical engineering data collection, analyses, plans, specifications, inspections, and technical reports.
• Conduct thorough quality assurance and quality control reviews to confirm deliverables are technically accurate, complete, and compliant with applicable professional, regulatory, and agency requirements.
• Anticipate technical, regulatory, coordination, and project delivery challenges; develop practical, data-driven solutions and communicate risks and mitigation strategies to leadership and project stakeholders.
• Ensure engineering documents comply with professional licensure requirements and, as appropriate, sign and seal documents in accordance with legal and professional standards.
• Maintain organized and complete project records, including technical files, design documentation, meeting notes, correspondence, approvals, and other required project information.
• Track project financial performance, including budgets, invoicing, cost control, profitability, change management, and resource needs.
• Prepare and communicate clear and concise project status updates, technical presentations, and recommendations to internal leadership, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Manage contracts, subconsultant coordination, and change orders, as assigned, in accordance with applicable terms and project requirements.
• Support proposal development, scope and fee preparation, and client presentations to help secure and expand project opportunities.
• Lead, mentor, and provide technical guidance to engineers, field staff, designers, and technicians; support onboarding, training, knowledge sharing, and professional development.
• Stay current with applicable codes, standards, agency and permitting requirements, industry advancements, and geotechnical engineering best practices, including TxDOT, ASTM, AASHTO, FHWA, and other applicable agency standards.
• Promote a collaborative, accountable, and respectful team environment while upholding high standards of professional ethics and integrity.
• May remain in a stationary position for extended periods.
• Perform other duties as assigned

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline from an accredited institution. Master’s degree is advantageous.
• 6+ years of progressive geotechnical engineering and project management experience within the AEC industry.
• Strong understanding of geotechnical investigation methods, laboratory testing, and field instrumentation
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Texas required.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and the ability to operate a motor vehicle is required.
• Pre-certification in TxDOT Geotechnical Engineering, Roadway Design, Construction Management, and/or Materials Testing and Inspection work categories preferred.
• Proficiency in geotechnical engineering software, including but not limited to: MSEW, Slope/W, Slide, PLAXIS, Settle3, Seep/W, Sigma/W, SHAFT, APILE, LPILE, GROUP, SNAIL, Goldnail, gINT, BoreDM, and RSLog, or similar tools
• Experience with FWD, GPR, DCP, and other evaluation tools and data interpretation preferred.
• Experience with GIS, LiDAR, and/or InSAR preferred.
• Experience in pavement design and with pavement engineering software, including WinPas, FPS21/23, DARWin, TcCRCP-ME, WinCore, or similar tools.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and OneDrive.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam Revu and applicable CAD or engineering design software.
• Ability to effectively utilize project management, document management, and cloud-based collaboration tools in support of geotechnical project delivery.
• Work is primarily performed in an office environment with standard office equipment.
• Must be able to work onsite at a WSB office, as needed, up to five days per week, based on project, client, or business needs. Flexible and remote work arrangements may be considered in coordination with the hiring manager, depending on position responsibilities and project requirements.
• Travel or field visits may be required to support project needs or stakeholder collaboration.
• Travel may be required.

Who We Are:

WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in Transportation, Community Planning, Environmental, Energy, Municipal, and Construction services. We provide solutions for the places, spaces and systems that support our lives. We offer services in more than 50 complementary areas across the nation.

Full-time WSB employees qualify for competitive compensation and benefits package, including

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• life insurance
• company paid short-and long-term disability
• 401K with match
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• tuition reimbursement
• opportunities for professional growth and development
• Part-time employees can participate in the 401K plan and applicable earned paid leave.

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Location(s)

13805 Research Boulevard, Texas 78750 , United States

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