Project Geotechnical Engineer - Project Manager

GFT • Houston, TX

21h • Hybrid

About The Position

GFT is seeking a Senior Project Geotechnical Engineer - Project Manager to join their team in Texas. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at Houston, Austin, San Antonio, El Paso, McAllen, Fort Worth, Dallas, or anywhere else in Texas. This can be a REMOTE opportunity depending on location. GFT’s Geotechnical Dams & Hydraulics Team specializes in challenging geotechnical assignments, providing innovative solutions for foundations, underground construction, earth structures (including dams and levees), groundwater resources, and marginal building sites. Their geotechnical engineers and geologists also specialize in landslides, sinkholes, mine subsidence, seepage, expansive soils, and seismic activity, having completed over 1,000 subsurface and geophysical projects across the U.S. The role involves providing technical input and oversight on large, complex projects, with expertise required in the evaluation of slope stability and development of recommendations for linear infrastructure projects specifically with TXDOT. The position also includes general geotechnical engineering on hydropower facilities and geotechnical analysis for remediation of landslides and geologic hazards.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university.
• 10 or more years of increasing responsibility and experience in geotechnical engineering.
• Experience in TXDOT project management
• Professional Engineering license in Texas
• Knowledge of GDH practices as applied to foundation design, seismic hazard evaluation including determination of design ground motions and evaluation of liquefaction and associated hazards, and slope stability and seepage analysis.
• Proficient in the review and preparation of reports, plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E)
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MS Office, and similar computer programs.
• Knowledge of specialized computer analysis programs (e.g., FLAC, GeoStudio, Mathcad, etc.)

Nice To Haves

• Master of Science Degree preferred.
• Knowledge of landslide stabilization.

Responsibilities

• Plans and determines scope, resources, schedule, and budget requirements for major and/or complex projects
• Independently designs and/or leads the charge to complete major projects
• Assists in leading major or multiple large projects with multi-disciplinary teams and subcontractors and/or subconsultants
• Independently applies extensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to evaluate, select, and apply techniques, procedures, and analyses
• Performs construction support services, including assisting client with bid activities, performs construction observation, interacts and coordinates with contractors/inspectors/agencies, manages field changes, and closes out projects
• Reviews completed project documents for conformity and quality assurance
• Conducts business development to build a book of business. Generates leads, pursues new opportunities, and develops new markets/clients.
• Works with multi-disciplinary teams for project pursuit and capture.
• Builds and maintains client relationships, works to identify and understand client needs, and manages client expectations.
• Assists clients with risk evaluation and asset management.
• Develops new techniques and/or improved processes
• Assists in project meetings and presents specific aspects of engineering assignments
• Represents the organization in communications and conferences pertaining to broad aspects of engineering assignments
• Assigns tasks to and directs junior consultants and technicians
• Assists senior management in implementing business programs, and may manage organizational programs under the direction of senior management

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

What This Job Offers

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