Geotechnical Project Manager

Kleinfelder

The Role

Overview

Lead geotechnical project design, execution, and team management for infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • civil interface
  • value engineering
  • geotechnical design

Tasks

-Be able to interface with the civil design team to develop and value-engineer practical, fit-for-use geotechnical engineering solutions

Requirements

  • geotechnical design
  • pe license
  • msc
  • 4-10 years
  • problem solving
  • pavement design

What You Bring

-Have experience preparing geotechnical reports, drawings, and specifications for foundations and earthwork for a wide range of projects including transportation, water, retail, hospitality, commercial, etc. -Candidates are required to have 4 to 10 or more years of related experience -Be able to pro-actively troubleshoot and problem-solve with practical, client-focused solutions -Professional Engineering license is required or ability to obtain Oklahoma PE license within 6 months of hiring. -Have experience preparing and presenting technical presentations to clients and technical review boards -Be able to organize priorities and multi-task effectively -Be able to collaborate with regional leadership and other project managers to resource delivery effectively -Proven experience in capturing business development opportunities and preparing proposals -Have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work independently or in multidisciplinary teams -Proven experience in geotechnical design, slope stability, design of shallow, mat, and deep foundations, design of retaining walls, and large earthmoving projects. -Have experience with developing strategic pursuits and geotechnical proposals -Possess a thirst to learn and achieve continuous improvement in a team environment -Proven experience in leading diverse project teams -Have experience supervising field observation, testing, and performing site visits -Have experience planning, implementing, and managing geotechnical exploration programs including assigning laboratory testing -Master of Science degree specializing in geotechnical engineering is preferred . -Proven experience in pavement design -Have experience being externally focused to grow client relationships and develop business through the work -Have experience in budget management, client updates, and other project management tasks -Have experience guiding staff engineers in performing material and site characterization, seepage, slope stability, and settlement analyses, etc. -Have experience leading teams and professionally develop staff at all levels

The Company

About Kleinfelder

-Expanded over decades into a multi-disciplinary professional services firm spanning engineering, design, environmental and construction management. -Headquartered in San Diego. -Specializes in projects across energy, transportation, water, facilities and federal markets. -Typical work ranges from dam and levee design to airport, rail, road infrastructure and power/O&G developments. -Engaged in standout assignments—such as post-flood forensic studies for municipal authorities. -In recent years, absorbed regional firms like Veenstra & Kimm to strengthen Midwestern presence.

Sector Specialisms

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