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Senior Geotechnical PM / PE - Civil Engineering Lead

Sanborn, Head & Associates, Inc.
Burlington, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 22 Apr 2025

About the role

Text SRGEOPM to (802)444-8546 to apply.

Come grow with us! Are you ready to make a difference?

We are looking for a skilled, resourceful, and collaborative Senior Geotechnical Project Manager to join our team in Burlington, Vermont. The Professional Engineer (PE) and Project Manager will work closely with a team of staff engineers and scientists on challenging and exciting projects largely in urban environments, including foundation design, site characterization, and geotechnical analysis. This is a fast-paced and dynamic position, with opportunities to be challenged, contribute to project outcomes, interact routinely with project Principals and clients, and is designed to support your professional growth.

Create opportunity! Do you thrive with a range of interesting assignments?

Essential Functions – What You Will Do

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Develop new business opportunities and lead business development initiatives.
  • Manage and grow client relationships through project delivery excellence.
  • Prepare proposals, technical specifications, and project budgets.
  • Manage project budgets and prepare invoices.
  • Manage and supervise staff engineers, providing technical leadership and mentoring.
  • Set technical strategy and oversee production of technical work products, including engineering design, site investigation, and construction documents.
  • Plan and coordinate subsurface exploration and field investigation programs.
  • Interpret and analyze field and laboratory data using industry-standard geotechnical software.
  • Coordinate and oversee construction administration and QA/QC for development projects.
  • Manage preparation of geotechnical reports, design plans, data tables, specifications, and other deliverables.
  • Formulate conclusions, recommendations, and geotechnical strategies for development projects, including deep foundations, shallow foundations, and retaining wall design.

Deliver value! Do you strive for excellence and like to help others succeed?

Competencies – What We Are Looking For

  • Minimum of ten years relevant experience and a BS in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical Engineering, Soil Mechanics, or related field) or seven years relevant experience and a MS in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical Focus).
  • Professional Engineering (PE) license required.
  • Strong attention to detail and understanding of geotechnical engineering principles.
  • Experience with site investigations, soil testing, laboratory testing, and construction earthwork.

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