Geotechnical Special Project Manager

Geotechnical Special Project Manager - Construction

Professional Service Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) is searching for a Geotechnical Special Project Manager to join our Building & Construction team in our Houston, Texas office.  This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the architectural, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry!

Benefits & Perks:

• Ability to grow with the Company (over 100 locations with opportunity for growth/advancement)
• Day to day variety of work
• Ability to work on both small and large projects
• Competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurances
• 401k with company match
• Tuition reimbursement 

How you’ll make an impact at Intertek:

• Performs a variety of assignments that include evaluations using standard techniques, procedures and criteria; using judgment to make minor adoptions and modifications during work.
• Prepares preliminary geotechnical reports for projects as per specifications. 
• Prepares preliminary scopes, budgets, and schedules for task assignments.
• Prepares TxDOT work assignments and task orders.
• Attends client site meetings.
• Communicates effectively with client and project teams.
• Works on one or multiple projects at a time.
• May perform on-site observations or inspections.
• Must be aware of, and adhere to, safety practices and policies to ensure your own safety, as well as the safety of others who may be affected by your actions at work.

What it takes to be successful in this role:

• Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering degree is required
• Experience with geotechnical engineering modeling using FEA (Plaxis or similar) is required
• Proficiency in engineering software in discipline (GeoStudio, LPILE, GROUP, SHAFT, SLIDE, Settle3D and MSEW) is required
• 5 years' progressive experience on TxDOT projects is required
• PE License is required
• Effective communication skills (written, verbal and listening) and solid interpersonal skills are required
• The ability to read and understand work plans is required
• Must be able to work off shift and overtime as needed
• May travel up to 15% of time

Why work for Intertek-PSI?

Professional Service Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) is a leading US based provider of assurance, testing, inspection, and consulting solutions in civil and commercial construction. Our broad service offering includes construction materials testing, geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, industrial hygiene, and specialty testing. Through these risk management and quality assurance services, we ensure the reliability, safety and performance of our client’s new developments, existing assets, and facilities. 

Intertek-PSI is a part of Intertek's Building and Construction division, a suite of Intertek brands that are industry leaders across multiple architecture, engineering, and construction disciplines, developing the most innovative product and project solutions.

Intertek is a leading global provider of Total Quality Assurance services for a multitude of industries. Through a comprehensive network of over 1,000 laboratories and offices situated in over 100 countries, Intertek provides innovative and tailored Assurance, Testing, Inspection, and Certification (ATIC) solutions for its clients' operations and supply chains. At Intertek, we exercise our spirit of innovation, the passion of our people and our unmatched customer commitment to realize our purpose of making the world an ever better, safer, and more sustainable place for all. Learn more about Our History and