Senior Project Manager - Tunnels & Trenchless

GEI Consultants

Golden, Fort Collins (CO, CO)

Hybrid

USD 150,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus
Comprehensive benefits program
Flexible work arrangements
Continuing education assistance
Paid time off

Job summary

A consulting engineering firm in Fort Collins, Colorado, seeks a Senior Project Manager for Tunnels and Trenchless projects. The ideal candidate will have 15-20 years of experience, a PE license, and a strong background in underground construction and geotechnical engineering. Responsibilities include managing medium to large projects, overseeing design work, and mentoring junior staff. This position offers a competitive salary between $150,000 and $190,000 annually and a comprehensive benefits package, including hybrid work arrangements.

Qualifications

  • Must have a PE or PG license or ability to acquire it upon hire.
  • 15-20 years of relevant engineering experience is required.
  • Expertise in underground construction and civil structure design is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Manage tunnel and trenchless projects throughout the United States.
  • Oversee geotechnical and structural design calculations.
  • Lead and mentor staff in engineering practices and analyses.

Skills

Professional Engineer (PE)
Geologist (PG)
Underground construction and design
Material sciences
Applied mathematics
Fluid dynamics
Geologic hazards
Soil and rock mechanics
Engineering geology
Soils and bedrock identification

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license
15-20 years experience

Tools

AutoCAD
GIS software
GeoStudio
RocScience

Job description

Project Manager - Tunnels and Trenchless

EngineeringGolden,ColoradoFort Collins,Colorado
Salary: USD 150000.00 - 190000.00 Annually

The Grade 6-7 Senior Project Manager – Tunnels and Trenchless role is a senior-level position suited for individuals experienced in the field of practice (primarily tunnel and trenchless design), capable of managing medium to large engineering projects, with honed professional communication and collaboration protocols, and comfortable leading teams and mentoring more junior engineers and geologists.

  • Manage primarily tunnel and trenchless projects as well as (experience dependent) geotechnical, geological, and geo-structural projects (consulting engineer project values from $100k to + $1M) throughout the United States. Includes but is not limited to developing proposals and managing project scope, fee, schedules, and invoices.
  • Perform and/or oversee and review geotechnical and structural design calculations using hand calculations, GeoStudio, RocScience, and finite element modeling software as appropriate to the project.
  • Direct and mentor staff in conducting data collection and analysis to support engineering designs, including geotechnical investigations with typical tasks that include subsurface investigations, well construction, field mapping, geophysics, permitting, and other field work.
  • Direct and mentor staff in creating design and construction drawings using AutoCAD and/or GIS software as appropriate.
  • Direct and self-perform preparation of technical reports including but not limited to technical memorandums, specifications, geotechnical investigation reports, tunnel feasibility reports, geotechnical data reports, geotechnical baseline reports, construction cost estimates, basis of design reports, etc.
  • Develop related business sectors, including but not limited to participation in conferences and professional groups related to geotechnical, tunnel, trenchless, geo-structural, and geologic engineering as appropriate.
  • Understand the importance of maintaining a cooperative and encouraging company culture.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Professional Engineer (PE), Geologist (PG), or ability to acquire upon hire
  • 15-20 years experience
  • Underground construction and design for civil structures
  • Material sciences (steel and concrete)
  • Applied mathematics
  • Fluid dynamics (pipeline, open channel, and groundwater)
  • Geologic hazards (assessment, mitigation, and design)
  • Soil and rock mechanics
  • Engineering geology (civil applications)
  • Engineering (civil, geotechnical, or structural)
  • Underground construction and design for civil structures
  • Soils and bedrock identification
  • Engineering (civil geotechnical or structural)
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We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients’ most complex challenges.

With several offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry. See all our office locations here .

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As an employee-owned company, our employees support our flat leadership structure, have a say in how our business operates and benefit from our financial success. We are committed to employee growth with career development opportunities, competitive total rewards, a well-being program, flexible work arrangements and more. Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs – we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded – which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion. Get to know us better by visiting GEI’s career site here .

GEI’s Total Rewards Package Includes

  • Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus
  • Pay Range For This Position: $150,000.00 – $190,000.00/year
  • Comprehensive Benefits Program, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and More
  • Well-Being Program and Paid Parental Leave
  • Hybrid Work Schedules and Cell Phone Stipends
  • GEI University (GEIU) with Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
  • Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
  • Support and Financial Rewards for Publication Awards, Professional Dues, and Professional Licenses
  • Paid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off Program
  • Rewards and Recognition
  • GEI-Funded Profit Sharing and 401(k)
  • Opportunity to be an Owner and Shareholder (Learn more here )
  • A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Functional Demands:

Sedentary

X

Light

Medium

Other

Activity Level Throughout Workday (check one per row)

Physical Activity Requirements

Occasional

(0-35% of day)

Frequent

(33-66% of day)

(67-100% of day)

Not Applicable

X

Standing

X

Walking

X

Climbing

X

Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds)

X

Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds)

X

Carrying objects

X

Push/pull

X

Twisting

X

X

Reaching forward

X

Reaching overhead

X

X

X

X

Keyboard use/repetitive motion

X

Taste or smell (taste=never)

X

Talk or hear

X

Accurate 20/40

Very Accurate 20/20

Not Applicable

Near Vision

X

Far Vision

X

Yes

No

Not Applicable

X

Sensory Requirements

Minimal

Moderate

Accurate

Not Applicable

Depth perception

X

Hearing

X

Reasonably Anticipated

Not Anticipated

X

Chemical

X

X

Extreme temperatures

X

Radiation

X

Uneven surfaces or elevations

X

X

Dust/particulate matter

X

Other (exposure risks):

8

X

10

12

Other work hours

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