Senior Geotechnical Project Leader - Houston

LVI Associates; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LVI Associates in Houston seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead geotechnical projects from proposal through completion. You will serve as a technical leader, client advisor, and mentor to junior staff while delivering complex geotechnical solutions for regional clients.

The role emphasizes client relationship development, project oversight, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful outcomes on transportation, infrastructure, and building projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 8+ years of geotechnical engineering experience.
• Demonstrated project management experience.
• Strong understanding of geotechnical investigations, foundation engineering, and site development practices.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Proven ability to lead teams and mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical projects from proposal through completion in the Houston region.
• Oversee subsurface investigations, geotechnical evaluations, and engineering recommendations.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and staffing requirements.
• Review and approve geotechnical reports and technical deliverables.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and project stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance on shallow and deep foundation systems, settlement analysis, ground improvement, pavement design, retaining walls, earthwork, slope stability.
• Mentor and develop Project Engineers, EITs, and field personnel.
• Support business development initiatives, proposal preparation, and client presentations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including construction materials testing, environmental, and infrastructure professionals.

Skills

Project management

Client relations

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Geotechnical engineering

Education

PE license (Active)

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

Job description

LVI Associates in Houston seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead geotechnical projects from proposal through completion. You will serve as a technical leader, client advisor, and mentor to junior staff while delivering complex geotechnical solutions for regional clients.

The role emphasizes client relationship development, project oversight, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful outcomes on transportation, infrastructure, and building projects