Project Manager, Geotechnical

wsb•Austin, TX

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Manager, Geotechnical leads geotechnical engineering projects from initial planning through completion, with responsibility for technical quality, scope, schedule, budget, documentation, and client service. The role independently coordinates project teams and stakeholders, applies engineering judgment to technical and project delivery risks, and provides mentorship and quality oversight to support high-quality project outcomes. The position manages project delivery and client relationships; coordinates multidisciplinary teams and external partners; oversees geotechnical data collection, analyses, plans, specifications, inspections, and technical reports; and ensures deliverables meet applicable professional, regulatory, and agency requirements. It also manages project records and financial performance, supports contracts and change orders, contributes to proposals and client presentations, and mentors engineers and other project staff. Work is primarily performed in an office environment using standard office equipment. The employee may need to work onsite at a WSB office up to five days per week based on business needs; flexible or remote arrangements may be considered with the hiring manager. Travel or field visits may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline from an accredited institution.
At least 6 years of progressive geotechnical engineering and project management experience in the AEC industry.
Strong understanding of geotechnical investigation methods, laboratory testing, and field instrumentation.
Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Texas.
Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Proficiency with geotechnical engineering software, such as MSEW, Slope/W, Slide, PLAXIS, Settle3, Seep/W, Sigma/W, SHAFT, APILE, LPILE, GROUP, SNAIL, Goldnail, gINT, BoreDM, and RSLog, or similar tools.
Experience in pavement design and with pavement engineering software such as WinPas, FPS21/23, DARWin, TcCRCP-ME, WinCore, or similar tools.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and OneDrive.
Proficiency with Bluebeam Revu and applicable CAD or engineering design software.
Ability to effectively use project management, document management, and cloud-based collaboration tools for geotechnical project delivery.
Ability to work onsite at a WSB office, as needed, up to five days per week, based on project, client, or business needs.
Ability to travel or make field visits as required by project needs or stakeholder collaboration.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Pre-certification in TxDOT Geotechnical Engineering, Roadway Design, Construction Management, and/or Materials Testing and Inspection work categories.
Experience with FWD, GPR, DCP, and other evaluation tools and data interpretation.
Experience with GIS, LiDAR, and/or InSAR.

Responsibilities

Manage geotechnical projects from planning through execution and closeout with a high degree of autonomy.
Own and monitor project scope, schedule, budget, work plans, deliverables, and client expectations; adjust as needed for successful delivery.
Serve as a primary contact for clients, agency representatives, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders, as appropriate.
Coordinate internal multidisciplinary teams and external partners to support efficient execution and timely decisions.
Prepare, review, finalize, and oversee geotechnical data collection, analyses, plans, specifications, inspections, and technical reports.
Conduct quality assurance and quality control reviews to ensure deliverables are accurate, complete, and compliant with applicable requirements.
Anticipate technical, regulatory, coordination, and delivery challenges; develop practical solutions and communicate risks and mitigation strategies.
Ensure engineering documents comply with professional licensure requirements and sign and seal documents when appropriate.
Maintain complete, organized project records, including technical files, design documentation, meeting notes, correspondence, and approvals.
Track project financial performance, including budgets, invoicing, cost control, profitability, change management, and resource needs.
Communicate project status, technical presentations, and recommendations to leadership, clients, and stakeholders.
Manage contracts, subconsultant coordination, and change orders as assigned.
Support proposal development, scope and fee preparation, and client presentations.
Lead, mentor, and provide technical guidance to engineers, field staff, designers, and technicians; support onboarding, training, knowledge sharing, and professional development.
Stay current with codes, standards, agency and permitting requirements, industry advancements, and geotechnical best practices, including TxDOT, ASTM, AASHTO, and FHWA standards.
Promote a collaborative, accountable, respectful team environment and uphold professional ethics and integrity.
Perform other duties as assigned.