Project Manager

Kleinfelder•San Diego, CA

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

Kleinfelder is seeking a Senior / Principal Geotechnical Engineer / Project Manager to join their Design team. This role, reporting to the Corporate Headquarters in San Diego, California, offers a hybrid work arrangement with opportunities for remote, in-office, and occasional field work. The position is ideal for an individual looking to manage and execute complex projects, collaborate with geotechnical engineers, mentor junior staff, work with multidisciplinary teams, engage with clients, and participate in business development. The team handles a diverse range of infrastructure projects, including bridges, transit systems, roadways, water and storm water systems, tunnels, commercial structures, and deep excavations, often in challenging urban or mountainous environments.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in civil/geotechnical/geological engineering; Master's degree strongly preferred
Professional Engineer (PE) license in California is required.
GE license, or ability to obtain one within one year of hire is strongly desired
Approximately 12 or more years of geotechnical engineering experience with project management experience
Positive work attitude and ability to work safely and efficiently when managing multiple tasks
Ability to work independently and with a team in a multi-disciplinary environment
Ability to lead and manage project deliverables, budgets, and schedules while mentoring junior staff
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to work with external clients and maintain positive client relationships
Working knowledge of standard business software including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Experience using VBA in Excel a plus.
Experience with various geotechnical software packages such as LPile, APile, SHAFT, GROUP, GEO STUDIO (Slope/W, Seep/W, Sigma/W), SLIDE, Settle3, and MSEW
Clean driving record and the ability to pass a drug test required
Ability to commute to the office, external client meetings, and project sites within and in the vicinity of San Diego
Management experience of technical staff a plus

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Geotechnical or Geological Engineering
California G.E. license, or the ability to obtain one within one year of hire

Responsibilities

Coordinate with and lead multidiscipline teams to prepare proposals and execute projects
Safely manage and execute field exploration programs and construction oversight activities
Perform, delegate, and oversee a variety of geotechnical engineering analyses including: soil and rock classification, shallow and deep foundation design, immediate and consolidation settlement, slope stability, seismic hazard evaluation (including ground motions, liquefaction, and lateral spreading), and earth retention systems
Prepare Geotechnical Engineering reports, memorandums, proposals, specifications, and other related deliverables
Be actively involved during the construction phase of projects including RFI and submittal reviews and oversight of construction observation activities
Positively interact with client representatives and generate business with new and existing clients
Development of scope of work, project budgets, work breakdown structures, and schedules
Manage project teams, budgets, schedules, delegate project tasks and mentor junior staff
Manage and mentor geotechnical team members