Project Manager- Geotechnical Engineering

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 117,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Langan is seeking a Geotechnical Project Manager to join its collaborative team in White Plains NY. This role provides geotechnical engineering expertise through analysis, design, and project management, supervising staff engineers and interfacing with clients on small and large projects.

You will lead cross-functional efforts, prepare proposals and reports, and ensure schedules and budgets are met while delivering technically sound recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering; Master’s degree with Geotechnical emphasis.
• Professional Engineer licensure.
• 10+ years of related Geotechnical experience.
• 3+ years of field experience with geotechnical investigations and construction observation.
• Experience preparing technical reports, specifications, construction plans, and geotechnical recommendations; writing proposals; managing projects and clients.

Responsibilities

• Perform geotechnical analyses and design of pile elements and underpinning systems.
• Prepare proposals, reports, and construction documents.
• Supervise field investigations and earthwork and foundation activities.
• Manage multiple projects within budgets and schedules; draft invoices and change orders.
• Collaborate with clients, staff, and regulatory agencies.

Skills

Project management

Client development

Team mentoring

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Collaboration

Driving/travel readiness

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

Master’s in Geotechnical Engineering

Professional Engineer license

Tools

Geotechnical software

Job description

Langan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers, renewable energy producers, energy companies, corporations, healthcare systems, colleges/universities, and large infrastructure programs throughout the U.S. and around the world. Our employees collaborate seamlessly among 50+ offices and gain valuable hands-on experience that fosters career growth. Langan culture is entrepreneurial from advancing innovative technical solutions, to participating in robust training and knowledge sharing, to making progressive change within the communities we live and work.

Consistently ranked among the top ten “Best Firms to Work For” and Engineering News-Record’s top 50 firms worldwide, Langan attracts and retains the best talent in the industry. Employees thrive at Langan, a firm that fosters an inclusive and supportive work environment for all; prioritizes wellbeing, health, and safety; encourages volunteerism and philanthropy; offers workplace flexibility, along with carbon-neutral office spaces; and empowers individuals to contribute their skills and knowledge to make impactful contributions.

Job Summary

Langan is seeking a Geotechnical Project Manager to join its collaborative team in White Plains NY. This individual will serve a key function in providing geotechnical engineering expertise through geotechnical analysis and design, and efforts that support management of projects, supervision of staff engineers, and interfacing with clients. In this role, you will have the opportunity to partner cross-functionally on both small-scale and large-scale geotechnical projects.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform complex analyses, structural design of pile elements and underpinning systems, and special engineering inspections.
• Prepare technical documents and manage the preparation of proposals, reports, construction documents, and construction-related correspondence associated with the projects managed.
• Supervise field investigations, and conventional earthwork and foundation construction activities.
• Perform and manage multiple projects and tasks within specific budgets, schedules, and deadlines. Plan, schedule and develop task and project budgets. Prepare progress reports, draft change orders, draft invoices, and project billings.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering; Master’s degree with Geotechnical emphasis.
• Professional Engineer licensure.
• 10+ years of related Geotechnical experience.
• 3+ years of field experience with geotechnical investigations and construction observation experience including mass grading, deep foundations, subgrade for footings, ground improvement, and excavation support including tieback installation and testing.
• Proven experience in preparing technical reports, specifications, construction plans, and geotechnical recommendations; writing proposals; running/coordinating projects; managing clients; managing billings; and reviewing the work of staff and mentoring staff.
• Strong understanding of codes and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of quantitative/technical analyses and related software.
• Possess an entrepreneurial and professional demeanor, as well as strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Desire and ability to seek out new business opportunities and develop additional clients while maintaining project workload.
• Ability to coach and assist with the management of staff.
• Demonstrated ability to work with staff, clients, and regulatory agencies.
• A collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal and social skills.
• Possess reliable transportation for client meetings and job site visits and a valid driver’s license in good standing.

Pay Range: $117,000—$171,000 USD.

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