Geotechnical Engineer at The Planet Group
Troy, MI 48083
About the Job
Job Description
Our client is looking for a Geotechnical Project Manager. This Project Manager will be responsible for managing multiple geotechnical projects for private land development clients. Projects include planning, design and management for our industrial, commercial, and residential clients.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Consults with clients to determine site requirements and provides information regarding design of challenging geotechnical investigations, pavement investigations, design of slopes, retaining walls, foundations and pavement.
- Establishes goals for the projects and assists with achievement of QA/QC goals.
- Provides leadership and management of the day-to-day operational activities for the preparation of Geotechnical and CMT projects.
- Coordinates with project architects, civil engineers, structural engineers, and other technical staff for project development and project delivery.
- Manages project budgets and analyzes project profitability, revenue, margins, billing rates and utilization.
- Facilitates meetings with project team and evaluates the project.
- Prepares client-billing information on assigned projects and manages collections on outstanding accounts receivable balances.
- Identifies additional scope and revenue opportunities that relate to the project and participates in business development activities.
- Prepares and/or reviews and signs project proposals, change orders, and manages project scope in general.
- Provides on-going communication with the client related to the project.
- Oversees drilling and lab testing or projects.
- Performs other duties assigned.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
- Michigan P.E. License or ability to obtain
- 3 years of project management experience in healthcare, education, residential, commercial or industrial land development project experience is preferred.
- 10 years of relevant geotechnical experience in site development including foundation design and soil bearing capacity recommendations, construction and pavement design recommendations, budgeting, and all other aspects of site development for a wide variety of project types.
- Working knowledge of codes, regulations, and standards applicable to the geotechnical design and construction of major site development projects in Michigan.
- Working knowledge of typical computer software programs used for geotechnical engineering design and management (Microsoft Office, etc.)