Geotechnical Project Manager

Kleinfelder, Inc.•Tulsa, OK

50d

About The Position

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Geotechnical team is looking for you! From earthquake and seismic engineering to the latest trenchless technology methods, Kleinfelder's Geotechnical Services support the planning, engineering, and construction of complex projects, and our specialists are leading experts in their fields. Step into Your New Role Kleinfelder's Tulsa, OK office (Oklahoma City Office is also an option) is seeking a creative, highly talented, Geotechnical Project Manager to become a leader in its geotechnical engineering discipline in Oklahoma. Kleinfelder offices are supporting major transportation, oil and gas, power and water projects in Oklahoma and other locations nationally. This position will collaborate with the regional leaders in client selection and development, staff mentoring and ensuring delivery of industry-specific solutions to our clients. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing geotechnical projects, coordinating services with internal and external teams. As part of the assigned duties, the Geotechnical Project Manager will perform geotechnical engineering design, project proposal and management duties with integrity and a drive to succeed. The successful candidate will be required to ensure high client service by providing constructible designs, meeting deadlines and creating clear communications with our clients.

Requirements

Have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work independently or in multidisciplinary teams
Have experience planning, implementing, and managing geotechnical exploration programs including assigning laboratory testing
Have experience guiding staff engineers in performing material and site characterization, seepage, slope stability, and settlement analyses, etc.
Have experience preparing geotechnical reports, drawings, and specifications for foundations and earthwork for a wide range of projects including transportation, water, retail, hospitality, commercial, etc.
Have experience in budget management, client updates, and other project management tasks
Have experience preparing and presenting technical presentations to clients and technical review boards
Have experience supervising field observation, testing, and performing site visits
Be able to pro-actively troubleshoot and problem-solve with practical, client-focused solutions
Have experience leading teams and professionally develop staff at all levels
Be able to interface with the civil design team to develop and value-engineer practical, fit-for-use geotechnical engineering solutions
Have experience with developing strategic pursuits and geotechnical proposals
Be able to organize priorities and multi-task effectively
Be able to collaborate with regional leadership and other project managers to resource delivery effectively
Have experience being externally focused to grow client relationships and develop business through the work
Possess a thirst to learn and achieve continuous improvement in a team environment
Candidates are required to have 4 to 10 or more years of related experience
Proven experience in geotechnical design, slope stability, design of shallow, mat, and deep foundations, design of retaining walls, and large earthmoving projects.
Proven experience in pavement design
Proven experience in leading diverse project teams
Proven experience in capturing business development opportunities and preparing proposals
Professional Engineering license is required or ability to obtain Oklahoma PE license within 6 months of hiring.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science degree specializing in geotechnical engineering is preferred.

Responsibilities

managing geotechnical projects
coordinating services with internal and external teams
perform geotechnical engineering design
project proposal and management duties
ensuring high client service by providing constructible designs, meeting deadlines and creating clear communications with our clients