Geotechnical Engineer (Construction Manager)

Techno • Princeton, NJ

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About The Position

Techno is seeking a Construction Manager to provide technical and managerial oversight of geotechnical aspects of construction. This role combines geotechnical engineering expertise with construction management responsibilities, supporting safe excavation, ground support, monitoring, and risk mitigation throughout tunneling and underground construction activities. The ideal candidate has deep experience in geotechnical engineering applied to large-scale infrastructure construction.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
• Experience in geotechnical engineering with a strong focus on construction-phase support
• Demonstrated experience on large civil, tunneling, underground, or transportation infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of ground support systems, excavation methods, and instrumentation and monitoring
• Excellent communication, documentation, and coordination skills
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required or strongly preferred (NY and/or NJ)
• OSHA 30 certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide geotechnical oversight and construction management support for tunneling, shafts, excavations, and ground improvement activities.
• Review and interpret geotechnical reports, design documents, and specifications to support construction execution.
• Monitor ground behavior, instrumentation, and monitoring data; identify trends and potential risks.
• Coordinate with construction teams, designers, inspectors, and contractors on geotechnical issues and solutions.
• Support evaluation and resolution of differing site conditions and geotechnical-related change events.
• Review submittals, method statements, and work plans related to geotechnical construction activities.
• Ensure construction activities comply with design intent, safety requirements, and contractual obligations.
• Participate in field meetings, risk reviews, and technical workshops.
• Prepare technical memoranda, reports, and recommendations for project leadership.

Benefits

• We offer not only a competitive salary but also a robust benefits package including enrollment in our 401(k)-retirement savings plan, comprehensive dental, health, and vision insurance coverage, as well as life insurance.
• Furthermore, employees are eligible for paid time off and the opportunity to earn bonus incentives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level