Geotechnical Project Manager

ECS Ltd • Marietta, GA

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About The Position

The Geotechnical Project Manager primarily prepares geotechnical reports, including analyses and recommendations, while maintaining a strong commitment to meeting project deadlines. The role manages construction materials testing (CMT) projects, reviews daily reports, helps resolve issues, and trains field staff assigned to projects. It also prepares geotechnical and CMT proposals, manages project budgets, and prepares change orders and invoices. The Project Manager hosts or attends client meetings to follow up on delivered reports and provide technical solutions as needed.

With supervision, the role may also prepare drilling packages and obtain utility clearances, research local geologic history, supervise drilling and test-pit crews in the field, help resolve rig access issues, classify soil, and assign laboratory testing. The position mentors and supports Staff Project Managers, Assistant Staff Project Managers, and technicians in their development.

ECS Group of Companies is an employee-owned engineering consulting firm specializing in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental, and building science and infrastructure consulting. The company was founded in 1988 and has more than 3,200 employees across 125 offices and testing facilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science and/or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or a similar field.
• Two years of related experience.
• A professional license is required in each state where the employee works if using the license in the title.
• A valid driver’s license is required if driving for or on behalf of an ECS subsidiary.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Professional Geologist (P.G.) license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare geotechnical reports, including analyses and recommendations, while meeting project deadlines.
• Manage construction materials testing (CMT) projects, review daily reports, help resolve issues, and train field staff on assigned projects.
• Prepare geotechnical and CMT proposals, manage project budgets, and prepare change orders and invoices.
• Host or attend client project meetings to follow up on delivered reports and provide technical solutions as needed.
• With supervision, prepare drilling packages and obtain utility clearances.
• Research local geologic history.
• With supervision, supervise drilling and test-pit crews in the field and assist with rig access issues.
• Classify soil and assign laboratory testing.
• Mentor and support Staff Project Managers, Assistant Staff Project Managers, and technicians in their development.

What This Job Offers

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