Project Manager, Geotechnical

About the Role

As a Project Manager, Geotechnical at WSB, you will lead geotechnical engineering projects from initial planning through completion, ensuring technical quality, scope, schedule, budget, documentation, and client service. This role requires independent coordination of project teams and stakeholders, sound engineering judgment to address risks, and mentorship to support high-quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Manage geotechnical projects from initial planning through execution and closeout with autonomy.
• Own project scope, schedule, budget, work plans, deliverables, and client expectations; monitor performance and adjust as needed.
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients, agency representatives, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary internal teams and external partners for efficient project execution.
• Prepare, review, finalize, and oversee geotechnical engineering data collection, analyses, plans, specifications, inspections, and reports.
• Conduct quality assurance and control reviews to ensure deliverables are accurate, complete, and compliant.
• Anticipate challenges, develop solutions, and communicate risks and mitigation strategies.
• Ensure engineering documents comply with professional licensure requirements and sign/seal as needed.
• Maintain organized project records, including technical files, design documentation, and correspondence.
• Track project financial performance, including budgets, invoicing, and cost control.
• Prepare and communicate project status updates, technical presentations, and recommendations.
• 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.
• Stay current with codes, standards, agency requirements, and industry advancements.
• Promote a collaborative, accountable, and respectful team environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field (Master’s advantageous).
• 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 Texas required.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record and ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Pre-certification in TxDOT Geotechnical Engineering, Roadway Design, Construction Management, and/or Materials Testing preferred.
• Proficiency in geotechnical software (MSEW, Slope/W, PLAXIS, Settle3, etc.) and tools (gINT, BoreDM, RSLog, etc.).
• Experience with FWD, GPR, DCP, and data interpretation preferred.
• Experience with GIS, LiDAR, and/or InSAR preferred.
• Experience in pavement design and software (WinPas, FPS21/23, etc.) preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, OneDrive).
• Proficiency in Bluebeam Revu and CAD/engineering design software.
• Ability to use project management and cloud-based collaboration tools.

Work Environment

• Primarily office-based with standard equipment; onsite work at WSB office up to five days/week as needed.
• Flexible and remote work arrangements may be considered.
• Travel or field visits may be required.

Who We Are

WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in Transportation, Community Planning, Environmental, Energy, Municipal, and Construction services. We provide solutions for the places, spaces, and systems that support our lives, offering services in over 50 complementary areas across the nation.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package for full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K with match, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.
• Part-time employees eligible for 401K and earned paid leave.

WSB is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.