Assistant Geotechnical Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Geotechnical Project Manager to support environmental and geotechnical engineering consulting in McLean or Midlothian, VA.

This is an onsite role; open to local candidates.

Job Summary:

This position entails travel to job sites and working outside of the office setting most of the time conducting site and subsurface characterization for environmental and geotechnical projects and/or monitoring contractors geotechnical and environmental-related activities during construction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be capable of managing financial and technical aspects of project tasks.
• Comply with company and client Health & Safety protocols.
• Understand client needs and be able to develop strong client relationships.
• Comply with the Guiding Principles and Code of Behavior articulated in our Company Charter.
• Plan and direct geotechnical field observation and testing programs.
• Work with and support Project Managers on all aspects of the project to address client goals and objectives.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal communications and written skills, including client deliverables.
• Work collaboratively with multi- disciplinary project teams.
• Assist in project execution to meet technical, quality, budgetary and scheduling requirements.
• Evaluate seismic hazards, including liquefaction.
• Prepare recommendations for various foundation systems, including driven piles, drilled piers, mat foundations, micro- piles, and spread footings.

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (required)
• Masters degree in Civil or Geotechnical engineering (preferred)

Required:

• Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
• Professional registration (EIT, PE).
• Strong organization skills and exceptional attention to detail is expected.
• Minimum of 5-10 years of geotechnical experience including site investigation, laboratory testing, geotechnical analysis, and geotechnical engineering construction support experience, including professional services consulting experience.
• Strong computer literacy skills, including proficiency in industry standard software.
• Experience with preparing recommendations for various foundation systems, including driven piles, drilled piers, mat foundations, micro-piles, and spread footings, evaluating seismic hazards including liquefaction.
• Experience in directing geotechnical field observation and testing programs.
• Experience with roadway embankments, bridge foundations, mid-and high- rise buildings; deep excavations, shoring and underpinning, mass grading, dewatering, and ground improvements techniques.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, flexibility, and willingness to see projects through to completion.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic skills in quality control, planning, cost estimating, and scheduling.

Benefits

• Generous vacation plan
• Health, dental, vision
• 401(k) with match
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability
• PTO
• Tuition reimbursement
• Long-term care
• And more

An equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. All aspects of employment are based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

For more information about Hi-Quality Recruits, please visit https://hiqualityrecruits.com/