Geotechnical Project Manager

GEOTECHNICAL PROJECT MANAGER

LOCATION

Auburn Hills, MI

COMPANY

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for managing multiple geotechnical projects for private land development clients. Projects include planning, design and management for our industrial, commercial, and residential clients.

SALARY

$105k-135K-Commensurate with experience

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participates in professional and trade associations to build a strong network of business contacts to support workload goals.
• Consults with clients to determine site requirements and provides information regarding design of challenging geotechnical investigations, pavement investigations, design of slopes, retaining walls, foundations and pavement.
• Leads and/or provides support for the development of project proposals.
• Defines project tasks, schedule and resource requirements.
• Establishes goals for the projects and assists with achievement of QA/QC goals.
• Provides leadership and management of the day-to-day operational activities for the preparation of Geotechnical and CMT projects.
• Coordinates with project architects, civil engineers, structural engineers, and other technical staff for project development and project delivery.
• Manages project budgets and analyzes project profitability, revenue, margins, billing rates and utilization.
• Facilitates on-going team meetings with project team and evaluates the project performance.
• Prepares client-billing information on assigned projects and manages collections on outstanding accounts receivable balances.
• Identifies additional scope and revenue opportunities that relate to the project and participates in business development activities.
• Prepares and/or reviews and signs project proposals, change orders, and manages project scope in general.
• Provides on-going communication with the client related to the project.
• Mentors PEA Group staff and cultivates strong working relationships with clients.
• Oversees drilling and lab testing or projects.
• Performs other duties assigned.
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• 12+ years of geotechnical experience in site development including foundation design and soil bearing capacity recommendations, construction and pavement design recommendations, budgeting, and all other aspects of site development for a wide variety of project types
• 5 years of project management experience
• Michigan P.E. License or ability to obtain
• Healthcare education, residential, commercial or industrial land development project experience is preferred
• Working knowledge of codes, regulations, and standards applicable to the geotechnical design and construction of major site development projects in Michigan
• Working knowledge of typical computer software programs used for geotechnical engineering design and management (Microsoft Office, etc.)
  
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering