Project Director - Geotechnical/Geostructural (Waltham, MA)

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger•Waltham, MA

About The Position

Do you want to help engineer what’s next? Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is a national engineering firm committed to delivering holistic advice for our clients’ most complex challenges. We leverage our collective and diverse experience, technical expertise, and industry knowledge of structures and building enclosures, advanced analysis, performance & code consulting, and applied science & research to deliver unrivaled, comprehensive solutions that drive superior performance. With 750 employees in ten office locations throughout the United States, SGH’s industry-leading teams constantly seek to advance the meaning of what’s possible. What makes careers at SGH so special? The only way to advance is to question and explore. Every member of the SGH team is both a learner and an educator, committed to advancing ourselves, our teams, and our industry. Together we are creating a community that never settles for what is but always seeks what could be. There are many reasons to love SGH: Our Work: Our clients trust us to bring clarity and deliver outstanding solutions for their most complex projects. Our People: We are bold thinkers and compassionate teammates, committed to lifelong learning and professional growth. Our Commitment: We live with integrity and embrace an obligation to give back to our professions and communities. Our Contribution: We offer a comprehensive and rich compensation and benefits package with company-paid and voluntary programs to help build healthy lifestyles, strong relationships, and future prosperity. The Position: This Director position will be part of our team providing a wide array of geotechnical and geostructural engineering services, including investigation, repair, and rehabilitation of a variety of deteriorated or underperforming structures, as well as new design of constructed works. Typical project work includes: Leading and directing engineering investigations, analyses, and design of structures that include deep and shallow foundations, ground improvement systems, earth retaining structures, excavation support systems, and adjacent construction. Performing analyses related to soil settlement, slope stability, soil dynamics, and groundwater flow and seepage. Evaluating earthen embankments/dams/reservoirs, tunnels, and asphalt and concrete pavements. Performing analyses and forensic evaluations of failed or degraded structures. Supporting construction operations for contractors, including new construction, rehabilitation, strengthening, and repair. Analyzing claims in design-build projects.

Requirements

15+ years of relevant geotechnical or geostructural engineering experience and expertise in a relevant
Professional Licensure required.
MS or PhD with a concentration in Geotechnical or Structural Engineering from an ABET- accredited university.
Demonstrated excellent technical, professional capabilities, and experience with complex geotechnical or geostructural design and analysis.
Excellent technical reputation within your area of expertise.
Demonstrated record of independently managing and directing challenging major peojects.
Demonstrated ability to leverage yourself and manage monthly volume of $100k or annual volume of $500k, including multiple staff.
Prominent involvement within academia or an industry organization such as AASHTO, ASCE GeoInstitute, Deep Foundations Institute, or other active geotechnical organization, including working on committees, making presentations, authoring articles, or other active participation.
High ethical standards and honesty; able and willing to represent SGH well.
Ability to work well with others within and across disciplines, including resolving differences of opinion and conflict in an appropriate and tactful manner.
High level of oral communication skills, with polished presentations and effective communication.
Commitment to assignments, co-workers, high quality, and safety standards.
Demonstrated business acumen and sound business judgement.
Ability to integrate the work of several technical experts into an effective solution.
Expertise in computer analysis software (e.g., GEOSLOPE Suite, Slide, Plaxis, LPILEplus, CIVILTech Shoring, DeepEX, Settle3D, etc.)
Willingness to travel to out-of-state project sites on occasion and ability to travel to remote job sites not accessible by public transportation.
Valid driver’s license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle.

Responsibilities

Preparing proposals, including scopes, objectives, budgets, and personnel requirements.
Planning and executing work on large and complex projects in consultation with the Principal-in-Charge.
Conducting assignments requiring minimal guidance on the approach to solving unusual problems.
Planning and directing engineering projects that involve unique or controversial problems.
Managing challenging major projects or multiple projects independently with only final approvals of technical work by the Principal-in-Charge.
Providing all pertinent supervisory work, evaluating results, and preparing reports with minimal assistance.
Mentoring one or more Delegating tasks using a coaching relationship for supervising the technical work and supporting ongoing staff development and growth.
Leveraging staff by creating assignments that offer growth opportunities.
Actively leading internal technical training and development for staff.
Maintaining direct client contact and relationship management, including pursuit of new clients.
Representing SGH in project-related and professional meetings and conferences as a competent substitute for the Principal-In-Charge and on behalf of SGH.
Supporting the work of others at SGH in your area of expertise and contributing to their success.
Writing significantly complex letters, major formal reports, letter reports, specifications, and proposals with minimal supervisor guidance.
Reviewing work of these types by others.
Leading technical and/or project discussions with clients and external project teams.
Assisting Principals in procuring repeat work from existing clients through effective service and attention to clients’ needs.
Participating in the SGH shareholder program to extent consistent with position.