Senior Geotechnical Engineering Project Manager

About the role

Intertek-PSI is searching for a Senior Geotechnical Engineering Project Manager to join our Building & Construction team in our Charlotte, North Carolina office. This role offers the opportunity to grow a versatile career in the architectural, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry.

About the Building & Construction Team

Intertek's Building & Construction division is a suite of industry-leading brands across multiple A/E/C disciplines, delivering innovative product and project solutions. The division provides risk management and quality assurance services to ensure the reliability, safety, and performance of new developments, existing assets, and facilities. Professional Service Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) is a leading U.S.-based provider of assurance, testing, inspection, and consulting solutions in civil and commercial construction, including construction materials testing, geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, industrial hygiene, and specialty testing.

Responsibilities

• Handle geotechnical reports from inception to completion, including proposal and reporting phases.
• Perform independent evaluations using standard techniques, procedures, and criteria, with minor adaptations as needed.
• Prepare and review engineering reports, project plans, and specifications.
• Assign, track, and manage work/tasks to staff.
• Prepare scopes, budgets, task orders, and schedules for project task assignments.
• Prepare proposals to provide professional services.
• Review recommendations with Professional Engineers, Senior Project Managers, and Principal Consultants.
• Maintain and leverage client relationships to develop new project opportunities.
• Attend client site meetings and communicate effectively with clients and project teams.
• Work on one or multiple projects at a time.
• Train technicians and other technical staff.
• Perform on-site observations, sample collection, and specific tests as needed.
• Work both in the field and laboratory occasionally.
• Adhere to safety practices and policies to ensure personal safety and the safety of others.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Geology or Geotechnical Engineering.
• 15+ years of experience managing Construction Materials Testing & Geotechnical Engineering operations.
• 5+ years of leadership, management, and/or project management experience in Construction Materials Testing & Geotechnical Engineering.
• Professional Geologist Registration in North Carolina.
• Business development and project proposal creation/management experience.
• Prior personnel management, hiring, and training experience.
• P&L responsibilities management experience.
• Effective communication skills (written, verbal, and listening) and solid interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read and understand work plans.
• Ability to work off-shift and overtime as needed.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time.
• Valid Driver's License and reliable driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience operating as a CMT/Geotechnical Department Manager.

Technical Skills

• Familiarity with NCDOT processes, formats, specifications, and guidelines.
• Experience with NCDOT WFI, BFI, PDA, and related software such as GRLWEAP, Slide, and MSEWall.