Project Manager

• Develop and implement project scopes, budgets, schedules, and deliverables to meet client and business objectives.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with materials testing best practices.
• Oversee quality control and adherence to best practices, industry standards (ASTM, AASHTO, ASCE, etc.), and regulatory guidelines.
• Lead risk assessments and materials testing evaluations including reports and recommendations for construction projects.
• Coordinate with internal teams, subcontractors, and external personnel to conduct site meetings, site estimates and project recommendations to ensure seamless project execution.
• Maintain excellent communication both verbally and electronically with senior management, other project managers, field staff and colleagues.
• Provide mentorship and training to junior engineers and field staff, fostering technical skill development both on-site and in-office as needed.
• Work independently and collaboratively within office and field environments, adapting to dynamic project needs.
• Travel to project sites as needed to conduct inspections, assessments, and provide engineering support.
• Ensure strict adherence to company safety protocols, OSHA regulations, and environmental requirements, promoting a culture of workplace safety and compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or similar is preferred.
• 1+ years of work experience in construction materials or geotechnical engineering is required.
• Engineering Intern (EI/EIT) License with the ability to obtain a Professional Engineer (PE) License is preferred.
• Proven track record of managing mid-to-large scale engineering projects from inception to completion.
• Knowledge and familiarity with industry standards and regulations in geotechnical and construction materials testing methods, ASTM standards, AASHTO, DOT, ASCE, OSHA, laboratory testing, soil classifications, and construction oversight.
• Experience developing project scopes, budgets, schedules, and risk assessments for infrastructure or construction projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Ability to lead project teams, mentor junior engineers, and coordinate multidisciplinary efforts.
• Proven experience in client communication, engagement, and presentation to others.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical reporting, proposal writing, and presentations.
• Ability to calculate results from geotechnical/construction materials testing data.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents.
• Ability to accurately complete field-testing paperwork and detailed figures.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to write technical reports, proposals, business correspondences and/or procedure manuals as needed.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, detailed reports, short correspondence and memos.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to use technology/computer.
• Strong leadership skills and an eye for detail.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Days and hours for this position are typically Monday-Friday.
• Some weekend, overtime work and/or overnight work and travel may be required.
• You may be required to drive hundreds of miles per day within the Mid-Atlantic region.
• This position operates in a hybrid work environment, requiring flexibility to work effectively from both a professional office and work site setting.
• On-Site Office Requirements:

• Work is performed at desk for extended periods using a computer, phone, and standard office equipment in climate-controlled office environment.
• Regular in-person communication with team members, clients, and stakeholders is required.
• Physical demands may include sitting for long durations, occasional standing, walking, bending, and lifting of materials up to 15 pounds.
• Field Environment:

• Work at outdoor sites including wetlands, forests, grasslands, construction zones, and undeveloped land.
• Travel on foot across uneven, rugged, or obstructed terrain, sometimes in areas inaccessibility by vehicle.
• Exposure to varying weather conditions including heat, cold, humidity, rain or sun.
• Possible presence of insects, animals, or natural and man-made hazards in field environments.
• Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry between 35-75 lbs. of equipment or samples over distances up to 75 feet.
• Ability to stand, walk, drive, and operate lab and field equipment for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, twist, reach, kneel, climb, and balance as needed during both lab and fieldwork.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats in varied environments, often while wearing PPE.
• Ability to use sensory capabilities to see (including close and distant vision, color perception, depth perception, and focus) and smell for observation and safety purposes.

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