Geotechnical Project Manager

Kleinfelder Inc • Bridgeport, WV

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About The Position

Kleinfelder is seeking a Geotechnical Project Manager for its Mid-Atlantic Region. The role offers an opportunity to execute project work, partner with senior geotechnical engineers, mentor junior staff, and engage with clients. The position is available in the Columbus, Ohio; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; or Bridgeport, West Virginia offices.

Kleinfelder’s Geotechnical Services support the planning, engineering, and construction of complex projects, including work involving earthquake and seismic engineering and trenchless technology. The Geotechnical Project Manager coordinates multidisciplinary project teams, field exploration and construction observation, engineering analyses, reports, specifications, and drawings, and participates in construction-phase work. The role also involves client interaction and monitoring project performance with project support staff.

Kleinfelder describes itself as an engineering, science, and construction professional services organization serving transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure clients. The company states that it operates more than 110 offices in the United States, Canada, and Australia and offers professional development support, including continuing-education reimbursements, assistance with training and certification expenses, and an internal mentoring program.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, or geology.
• 6–8 years of geotechnical engineering or project management experience.
• Positive work attitude and ability to work safely and efficiently while managing multiple tasks.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Working knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Clean driving record.
• Ability to pass a drug test.
• Following an offer, satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report, and a comprehensive background check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with geotechnical software packages, including L-Pile, Uni-pile, SHAFT, gINT, GRL WEAP, GEO STUDIO, and FAD.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to prepare proposals and execute projects.
• Safely coordinate and execute field exploration programs, construction observation, and associated documentation.
• Complete engineering analyses, including soil and rock classification; shallow and deep foundation capacity; immediate and consolidation settlement; slope stability; geohazard evaluation; ground improvement; and earth retention systems.
• Partner with internal and external multidisciplinary teams during project development.
• Prepare geotechnical engineering reports.
• Prepare construction specifications and drawings.
• Participate actively during the construction phase of projects.
• Interact positively with client representatives.
• Collaborate with project support staff to monitor and control projects and achieve target metrics.
• Provide mentorship to junior staff.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid holidays
• Reimbursement for continuing education
• Reimbursement for expenses associated with training and certifications
• Career development opportunities through an internal Mentoring Program

What This Job Offers

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