Project Manager/Senior Geotechnical Engineer

careers-kleinfelder; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

life insurance

401(k) plan

paid holidays

Job summary

Kleinfelder's Geotechnical team seeks a Senior Geotechnical Engineer / Project Manager based in the Dallas Central Division. The role leads client-facing projects, coordinates field exploration, and mentors junior staff while ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

Ideal candidates have 9+ years of geotechnical experience, a Professional Engineer license (multi-state licensure preferred), and strong communication skills for multi-disciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 9 years of related geotechnical experience.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) license and ability to be licensed in multiple states.
• Ability to work safely while managing multiple tasks.
• Ability to work independently or with a team in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and organized with a Keen sense of detail.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and communicate with internal or external clients to understand their needs.
• Manage a portfolio of 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.

Skills

Project management

Mentorship

Communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

PE License

Multi-state licensure

Job description

Job Description

Take Your Geotechnical Career to the Next Level

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 a Senior Geotechnical Engineer / Project Manager. The position will be based in Kleinfelder's Central Division Dallas location.

The ideal candidate will:

• Coordinate and communicate with internal or external clients to understand their needs
• Manage a portfolio of 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,
• slope stability analysis,
• earth retention systems,
• shallow and deep foundation design,
• construction support
• soil improvement techniques
• materials testing knowledge

Education & Experience:

• Minimum 9 years of related experience.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) License and ability to be licensed 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:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• paid holidays

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)