Geotechnical Senior Project Manager/NCDOT Lead

About the role

ESP is seeking a Senior Project Manager with experience in geotechnical engineering for our Raleigh, North Carolina operations. The senior project manager will provide engineering and consulting services for a wide variety of projects, market sectors, and clients, including the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT).

Responsibilities

• Involvement in all phases of a project including proposal preparation, managing and/or performing field engineering and testing, engineering analysis, report writing, consultation, invoice preparation, client contact, and correspondence.
• Manage existing NCDOT geotechnical contracts/projects.
• Business development and growth of geotechnical services in the NC transportation market.
• Review of deliverables for technical accuracy and compliance with loss prevention policies and company standards.
• Providing oversight and mentorship to field and project management staff.
• Client management duties.
• Review project plans, specifications, and construction to verify compliance with project documents.
• Develop scope and cost estimates, track and evaluate project progress/budgets, and recommend changes.
• Providing consultation/evaluation for field-related concerns.
• Performing engineering field evaluations and inspections.

Position expectations include technical abilities in some or all the following:

• Shallow and deep foundation analysis.
• Pavement design and analysis.
• Slope stability analysis.
• Settlement analyses.
• Seismic analyses.
• NCDOT project experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering; master’s degree in geotechnical engineering preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration is required.
• 8+ years of experience is preferred.
• Strong written/verbal communication skills.
• Candidate must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses.
• 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days).
• PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid Holidays.
• VTO (Volunteer Time Off) of 4 hours each year (prorated during first year based on hire date).
• Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days).
• Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc.
• Short-Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid).
• Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• Pet Insurance.
• Education Reimbursement Opportunities.
• Flexible and Dependent Benefits Plan.
• Referral Bonuses.