Sr. Geotechnical Project Manager

Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals; New Jersey; On-site; USD 152,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Mileage reimbursement

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals seeks a Senior Geotechnical Project Manager to lead complex projects from concept to completion in New Jersey. The role emphasizes directing site investigations, coordinating with clients and multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring technical excellence across all project phases.

The ideal candidate is a licensed PE with 10+ years of geotechnical experience and strong project management capability, plus willingness to travel and mentor staff.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid PE license and 10–12+ years of engineering experience with 8+ years in PM.
• Strong leadership, client liaison, and report/proposal development skills.
• Experience with geotechnical investigations and software tools.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage geotechnical site investigations, analysis, and reporting.
• Plan, budget, and schedule projects across multiple sites.
• Oversee preparation of technical reports, proposals, and design documents.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to professional growth of the team.
• Support business development by maintaining and building client relationships.

Skills

Project leadership

Client communication

Mentorship

Written & verbal communication

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Rocscience

GSLOPE

Civil 3D

Job description

Senior Geotechnical Project Manager

We’re actively seeking a Senior Geotechnical Project Manager to lead and deliver complex geotechnical engineering projects from concept to completion. This leadership role involves managing field investigations, coordinating with clients and multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring technical excellence in all aspects of project execution. The ideal candidate is a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with extensive geotechnical experience and strong project management capabilities.

As a Senior Geotechnical Project Manager, you will:

• Direct and manage geotechnical site investigations, analysis, and reporting


• Lead the planning, budgeting, and scheduling of projects across multiple sites


• Oversee preparation of technical reports, proposals, and design documents


• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to deliver efficient, high-quality solutions


• Mentor junior staff and contribute to the professional growth of the team


• Support business development by maintaining and building client relationships

Qualifications:

To succeed as a Senior Geotechnical Project Manager, candidates must have:

• A valid PE license


• 10–12+ years of engineering experience, including 8+ years in project management


• Expertise in geotechnical engineering principles and software (e.g., Rocscience, GSLOPE, Civil 3D)


• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification (preferred)


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel (approximately 10%)

As a Senior Geotechnical Project Manager, you’ll receive:

• A competitive salary range of $152,000–$210,000


• Bonus opportunities and mileage reimbursement


• Paid time off, full benefits package, and 401(k) with company match


• Tuition assistance and ongoing professional development support

This is a dynamic opportunity for a Senior Geotechnical Project Manager who is ready to make a meaningful impact through high-visibility projects and strategic leadership.