Geotechnical Project Manager

Overview

NV5 is on the hunt for a Geotechnical Project Manager who wants to be with a company that truly values its people, and with people who value each other.

We’re all about empowering our team by promoting a healthy work-life balance and a culture of inclusivity.

Our project portfolio is extensive, with many projects that are complex and engaging. You’ll work closely with different engineering departments as we continue to develop as a multidisciplinary consultant, develop relationships with a multitude of clients, mentor younger staff, and most importantly, be there for your team.

We value kindness, communication, and creativity.

We’re proud to offer fully flexible remote work options, so you can work from wherever you feel most productive. We also have several offices in the Pacific Northwest if you’d prefer to work in-office.

We believe in taking care of our team, which is why we offer extensive paid time off. Our goal is to build a culture of excellence rooted in trust and mutual respect.

We believe that when we foster a supportive environment where everyone feels valued, we bring out the best in each other.

If you’re excited about leading projects in a company that truly puts its people first, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent project management for geotechnical projects, including directing and executing geotechnical project assignments such as field exploration, laboratory services, and intermediate to complex engineering analyses, and report preparation.
• Prepare, review, and ensure timely delivery of proposals and reports to meet client commitments.
• Offer consultation during construction, oversee and provide construction-phase observations and inspections.
• Develop scopes of geotechnical investigation and prepare proposals.
• Understand client objectives, code requirements, and industry standards.
• Manage and conduct geotechnical field investigations, coordinating with subcontractors as necessary.
• Perform environmental sampling as needed.
• Prepare work plans, interpret data and test results, and generate geotechnical engineering reports, potentially overseeing other project components.
• Conduct geotechnical studies, evaluations, modeling, assessments, and investigations for specific projects.
• Coordinate geotechnical and construction materials laboratory test data.
• Apply knowledge of standard engineering techniques and procedures, exercising professional judgment to make modifications or implement complex features or solutions.
• Serve as a technician for construction materials testing, including nuclear gauge testing, if required.
• Maintain and cultivate client relationships while identifying new project opportunities.
• Manage projects from inception through completion, ensuring technical excellence, adherence to budget, and meeting client expectations for delivery timelines.
• May involve travel to collaborate with other NV5 office locations

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering or with geotechnical emphasis, preferred.
• At least 8 years of relevant geotechnical engineering experience.
• Oregon and / or Washington PE license (or ability to become registered in Oregon and / or Washington within 3 months of hire).
• Demonstrated technical capabilities and working knowledge of basic geotechnical software (LPILE, FB-DEEP, SPW911, SETTL3D, SLOPE / W etc).

Geotechnical numerical modeling skills a definite plus.

• Strong technical writing skills.
• Ability to work as part of a multi discipline team, think creatively and problem solve.
• Must have valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record.
• Good communication, interpersonal, organizational, teamwork, and client management skills.

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development / advancement opportunities.