Geotechnical Project Manager

Kleinfelder Inc • Las Vegas, NV

115d

About The Position

Kleinfelder’s Geotechnical team is looking for a Geotechnical Project Manager to support a variety of public and private clients in the areas of Transportation, Energy, Water, Facilities, and other projects. This position requires a dynamic leader with strong leadership and technical capabilities, communication skills, and previous project management experience. The role involves troubleshooting and problem-solving with practical, client-focused solutions, demonstrating technical expertise in geotechnics, slope stability, foundation design, and earthwork. The candidate will lead a team of geotechnical engineers, mentor staff, and interface with the civil design team to develop practical grading plans. The position also includes developing strategic pursuits and proposals, managing projects from cradle-to-grave, and growing client relationships.

Requirements

• 6-7 years of related experience
• Proven experience in all aspects of geotechnical design and local issues and practices
• Past experience or similar related talents in leading diverse project teams
• Proven experience in business development opportunities and preparing proposals
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, MS degree in geotechnical engineering or equivalent highly preferred
• Nevada Professional Engineering license required

Responsibilities

• Pro-actively troubleshoot and problem-solve with practical, client-focused solutions
• Demonstrate technical expertise in geotechnics, slope stability, foundation design, and earthwork
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Lead a team of geotechnical engineers and professionally develop staff at all levels
• Attract, hire, and mentor strong new team members
• Interface with the civil design team to develop and value-engineer practical, fit-for-use grading plans
• Develop strategic pursuits and proposals
• Organize priorities and multi-task effectively
• Collaborate with area leadership and project managers to resource delivery effectively
• Oversee management of projects from cradle-to-grave in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Exhibit external focus to grow client relationships and develop business through the work
• Possess a thirst to learn and achieve continuous improvement in a team environment

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid holidays
• Reimbursements for continuing education
• Opportunities for career development through internal Mentoring Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees