Senior Geotechnical Lead & Client Growth Strategist

LVI Associates; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LVI Associates is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Project Manager to join its Chicago team. This role leads geotechnical investigations, reports, budgets, and client coordination with direct access to senior leadership and industry experts on impactful projects.

The ideal candidate has a PE license, 8+ years in geotechnical engineering, and a track record mentoring teams and pursuing new opportunities in a fast-growing practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• PE license required.
• 8+ years geotechnical engineering experience.
• Experience with deep and shallow foundations, piles, earthwork, retaining walls, and ground improvement.
• Excellent communication and client management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical investigations, analyses, and engineering design assignments.
• Prepare and review geotechnical reports, recommendations, specs, and constructions documents.
• Manage budgets, schedules, deliverables, and client expectations.
• Serve as main client contact and trusted advisor for projects.
• Prepare proposals, scopes of work, and fee estimates.
• Mentor junior engineers and technical staff.
• Support business development and client relationship building.
• Coordinate field investigations and subsurface exploration programs.
• Oversee multiple projects ensuring quality, profitability, and client satisfaction.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on complex projects.

Skills

Geotechnical investigations

Geotechnical analysis

Construction support

Client management

Project leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering (preferred)

Job description

LVI Associates is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Project Manager to join its Chicago team. This role leads geotechnical investigations, reports, budgets, and client coordination with direct access to senior leadership and industry experts on impactful projects.

The ideal candidate has a PE license, 8+ years in geotechnical engineering, and a track record mentoring teams and pursuing new opportunities in a fast-growing practice.