Senior Project Manager - Geotechnical Engineering

LVI Associates; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Performance bonus

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company contribution

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Flexible work arrangements

Generous paid time off

Life and disability coverage

Leadership development

Job summary

LVI Associates seeks a Senior Project Manager in Geotechnical Engineering to lead major projects, mentor engineers, and advise clients on technical strategies. The role offers opportunity to influence project delivery and growth across healthcare, infrastructure, and energy sectors.

You will oversee investigations, analyses, and recommendations, while managing budgets and schedules and fostering client relationships for long-term growth. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline is required.
• Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering is preferred.
• PE license is required.
• 10+ years of geotechnical consulting experience.
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical projects from proposal through delivery.
• Serve as primary client contact and trusted technical advisor.
• Oversee geotechnical investigations, analyses, and recommendations.
• Direct foundation, earth retention, excavation support, and ground improvement evaluations.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, staffing, and financial performance.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and project teams.
• Support business development and expansion of client relationships.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on complex projects.
• Maintain technical excellence and quality across deliverables.

Skills

Business development

Leadership

Communication

Team leadership

Mentoring junior staff

Client relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

PLAXIS

gINT

LPILE

GRLWEAP

Job description

• Ground Improvement

Senior Project Manager - Geotechnical Engineering

About the Company

This Internationally recognized engineering and environmental consultancy is consistently involved in some of the region's most prominent development, infrastructure, institutional, healthcare, and energy projects. Operating across multiple offices nationwide, the firm has built a reputation for technical excellence, strong client relationships, and delivering complex projects that require innovative geotechnical solutions.

The organization offers the scale and resources of a major national platform while maintaining an entrepreneurial environment where senior engineers have genuine influence over projects, client strategy, and the future growth of the business.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Lead High-Profile Projects across commercial development, infrastructure, healthcare, higher education, and energy markets.
• Increase Your Influence by taking ownership of key client relationships and strategic project delivery.
• Shape Practice Growth through business development, mentoring, and expansion of geotechnical services.
• Partner with Industry Leaders across multiple engineering disciplines on complex, nationally recognized projects.
• Expand Your Leadership Impact while helping develop the next generation of geotechnical engineers.
• Enjoy Greater Visibility within a firm where technical expertise and business contributions are recognized and rewarded.
• Build Long-Term Career Value with clear pathways toward senior leadership and practice-building responsibilities.

Position Overview

This is a leadership opportunity for a senior geotechnical engineer who wants to play a larger role in client development, project execution, team growth, and business strategy.

You will lead complex geotechnical projects while serving as a trusted advisor to clients, mentoring engineers, and contributing directly to the continued growth of an established geotechnical practice. The role offers significant autonomy, exposure to marquee projects, and the opportunity to make a visible impact within a nationally respected organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical projects from proposal through delivery.
• Serve as a primary client contact and trusted technical advisor.
• Oversee geotechnical investigations, engineering analyses, and technical recommendations.
• Direct foundation, earth retention, excavation support, and ground improvement evaluations.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, staffing, and financial performance.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and project teams.
• Support business development and expansion of existing client relationships.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on complex projects.
• Maintain technical excellence and quality across project deliverables.

Qualifications

• PE license required.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering preferred.
• 10+ years of geotechnical consulting experience.
• Track record managing complex geotechnical projects and client relationships.
• Experience leading project teams and mentoring junior staff.
• Strong business development, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining high technical standards.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Geotechnical Project Leadership
• Client Relationship Management
• Business Development
• Foundation Design
• Earth Retention Systems
• Excavation Support Design
• Ground Improvement
• Deep Foundations
• Geotechnical Investigations
• Construction Support Services
• Slope Stability Analysis
• PLAXIS, gINT, LPILE, GRLWEAP or similar software
• Proposal Development
• Team Leadership & Mentoring
• Project Financial Management

Who This Role Appeals To

This opportunity is particularly attractive to a senior geotechnical engineer who:

• Wants greater influence over client relationships and project strategy.
• Enjoys mentoring and developing engineering teams.
• Would like access to larger and more technically challenging projects.
• Sees business development as a growth opportunity rather than an obligation.
• Is looking for a platform where they can expand their leadership impact and help shape the future direction of a growing geotechnical practice.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Generous paid time off.
• Life and disability coverage.
• Strong investment in leadership development and long-term career growth.

Desired Skills and Experience

• PE-licensed Geotechnical Engineer with experience leading complex projects.
• Strong client management and business development experience.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and grow engineering teams.
• Expertise in foundations, earth retention, excavation support, and ground improvement.
• Experience delivering technically challenging developments and infrastructure projects.
• Strong commercial mindset with responsibility for project performance and growth.
• Comfortable acting as a senior technical lead and trusted client advisor.