Geotechnical Project Manager

Intertek•Nashville, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Intertek is seeking a Geotechnical Project Manager to join its Building & Construction team in Nashville, Tennessee. The position manages and executes geotechnical engineering assignments, including engineering analysis, report preparation, field exploration, and laboratory services. The role includes project ownership and profit-and-loss responsibility, proposal development, and ensuring client commitments are met. It also involves site reconnaissance, evaluating site conditions and potential problems, and identifying when additional investigation is needed. The manager provides senior review of proposals and reports, supports client relations and business development, and mentors and trains technicians and engineers. The position requires 25% domestic travel and is scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geology, or a related field.
Three years of experience as a Data and Field Engineer, Engineering Intern, or in a related role where the required experience was gained.
Two years of experience performing geotechnical analysis and soil boring investigations.
Experience classifying soil samples per ASTM Classification.
Experience preparing geotechnical engineering reports and soil boring logs.
Experience preparing scope and fee proposals for soil boring investigations.
Experience marking soil borings in the field.
Experience performing laboratory testing on soils to complete USCS classification.
Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record.
EIT Certification.

Responsibilities

Direct and execute geotechnical project assignments, including engineering analysis, report preparation, field exploration, and laboratory services.
Manage geotechnical engineering services and own project tasks, including profit-and-loss responsibility.
Develop project-level proposals and reports and ensure client commitments are met.
Direct and execute field exploration and laboratory services, including soil classification.
Prepare customized geotechnical reports with detailed descriptions and statements.
Conduct site reconnaissance to assess site conditions and identify potential problems through coordinated field visits.
Identify problematic soils, including fill material, alluvium, and organics, and determine when additional investigation such as test pits or borings is needed.
Apply understanding of rock, rock coring, and rock description.
Provide senior review of proposals and reports.
Participate in client relations and business development activities.
Mentor and train staff technicians and engineers.
Actively participate in professional and technical organizations.