Geotechnical Project Manager

GZA’s Manhattan, New York office is seeking a Geotechnical Project Manager/Senior Project Manager. The successful candidate will represent the Company with our clients throughout proposal, contract and project performance phases, will be responsible for day to day execution of technical and financial aspects of each project, will be involved with marketing activities and networking events, and will be involved with the development and mentoring of staff. Project Managers work to successfully execute all aspects of projects under the guidance and supervision of a company Principal. The successful candidate will have ownership opportunities with the firm and the potential for advancement to principal levels.

Our geotechnical projects involve buildings, bridges, highways, railroads, tunnels and marine and waterfront developments, water resources and dams, geo-structural analysis, soil and rock slope stabilization, automated instrumentation programs, resource evaluations, shallow and deep foundation design, earth retention design and ground improvement programs. The successful candidate will have in-depth knowledge of and documented experience in a representative portion of these practice areas. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Internal and client communications
• Managing project team, delegating to office and field staff and executing day to day activities of projects
• Monitoring team performance for compliance with contractual agreements and budgets
• Overseeing and execution of technical design deliverables in accordance with our QA/QC guidelines
• Preparing proposals and reviewing/writing geotechnical deliverables with Principal guidance and review
• Staff training and staff reviews
• Managing project contractual and financial issues (including terms of agreement, changes in scope, billing process, and account receivable)
• Providing business development support
• Support GZA’s “One Company” approach by assisting with tasks outside primary responsibilities as needed

Typical Duties May Include:

• Manage and mentor GZA existing staff of staff-level and project-level engineers
• Monitoring and documenting geotechnical aspects of construction projects
• Conducting/reviewing technical analyses/calculations
• Participating in meetings and agency consultation
• Site compliance inspections and occasional Special Inspection as P.E.
• Developing construction plans and specifications
• Preparing construction cost/quantity estimates
• Performing and overseeing geotechnical computer modeling. Experience with geotechnical engineering programs including SEEP/W, SLOPE/W, L-pile and Plaxis is preferred.
• Instrumentation, deep excavation support systems and urban geotechnical design experience desirable.
• Out of town assignments may be expected.

The base salary for this position may range between $118,000.00 to $142,000.00 for Project Managers and 145,000.00 to 175,000.00 for Senior Project Managers. The actual base salary and total compensation will depend on many factors, including location, candidate experience, education, professional licensure, and other qualifications.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required; Master’s degree preferred
• 7-15 years of relevant experience since college graduation
• Experienced computer skills using MS Office and geotechnical engineering software
• Excellent communication, problem solving and organizational skills
• Experience with financial project management
• Demonstrated delegation, leadership, and team building skills
• Experience in execution and management of multiple office and field tasks
• P.E. required, New York preferred

Benefits:

• Mentorship and hands-on training from industry experts
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary professionals on complex and prominent projects
• Ongoing professional development and enrichment
• A dynamic, team-oriented work environment
• Opportunities for company stock ownership
• Competitive, company-subsidized benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• Flexible work schedule with potential for hybrid remote work
• Small firm feel with a larger firm reputation and resources

About GZA:

GZA is an employee-owned multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm with a history of more than 60 years of providing innovative engineering solutions to improve the natural and built environment.  We are an ENR Top 500 Design firm focused on geotechnical, environmental, water, ecological, and construction management services. With a staff of interrelated professionals dedicated to providing high-level expertise on complex projects above, below and at ground-level, GZA’s experts provide seamless integration across practice areas, client type, and location.

Note to Recruitment Agencies: GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies, recruiting firms, or other third parties. All unsolicited resumes will be considered a gift, and GZA will not be obligated to pay a referral fee. GZA explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. This policy is in place to ensure we respect the relationships with our preferred vendors and avoid any potential misunderstandings.