Geotechnical Project Manager

Kleinfelder Inc•Redmond, WA

1d•$102,341 - $187,959•Hybrid

About The Position

Kleinfelder is seeking a Geotechnical Project Manager for its Redmond or Tacoma, Washington office. The role combines project execution and management with technical and field oversight on complex geotechnical projects. The successful candidate will partner with senior geotechnical engineers, mentor junior staff, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, communicate directly with clients, and develop project management skills. The position follows a hybrid schedule with three days in the office. The role includes managing project goals, budgets, schedules, and deadlines from initiation through closeout while maintaining strong communication with internal and external stakeholders. Responsibilities span proposal development, field exploration, engineering analysis, reporting, construction documentation, and involvement during project construction. Kleinfelder describes its work environment as dynamic, challenging, flexible, and collaborative, with opportunities for professional development and increasing responsibility. The company provides engineering, scientific, and construction services for transportation, water, energy, and other infrastructure projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil or geotechnical engineering.
Professional Engineering license in Washington.
At least 6 years of experience in geotechnical engineering consulting on infrastructure projects.
Positive work attitude and ability to work safely and efficiently while managing multiple tasks.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Working knowledge of standard business software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Experience with geotechnical software packages such as L-Pile, DeepSoil, SHAFT, gINT, GRL WEAP, GEO STUDIO, and Slide.
Clean driving record and ability to pass a drug test.
Satisfactory completion of employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report, and a comprehensive background check following an offer.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in civil or geotechnical engineering.

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; seismic hazard evaluation, including liquefaction and lateral spreading; 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.
Develop scopes of work, project budgets, work breakdown structures, and schedules.
Provide technical and field oversight on complex projects.
Provide mentorship to junior staff.