# Geotechnical and Construction Materials Project Manager

**Company**: WSP
**Location**: Augusta, GA
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Consulting

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## Description

WSP is seeking a skilled and motivated Geotechnical & Construction Materials Project Manager to join our Augusta, GA Earth & Environment practice.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise, project management experience, and the ability to build and maintain client relationships while delivering high-quality solutions.

**Key Responsibilities**

- Manage geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, special inspections, and construction quality assurance projects from inception through completion.

- Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, work plans, and resource forecasts.

- Coordinate with clients, contractors, regulatory agencies, consultants, and internal stakeholders to define project requirements and deliverables.

- Prepare and review geotechnical investigation plans, laboratory testing programs, engineering analyses, and technical reports.

- Oversee field investigations, site assessments, construction monitoring, materials testing, and laboratory operations.

- Ensure technical quality and compliance with applicable codes, standards, regulations, and client requirements.

- Prepare proposals, technical reports, presentations, and supporting documentation for clients and regulatory agencies.

- Monitor project performance, budgets, schedules, risks, and profitability, implementing corrective actions when necessary.

- Support business development efforts through client engagement, proposal preparation, and strategic growth initiatives.

- Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and maintain strong, long-term client relationships.

- Analyze testing data and engineering results to develop practical, cost-effective, and technically sound recommendations.

- Exercise sound professional judgment and adhere to company quality, safety, and ethical standards.

- Travel occasionally to project sites and client locations as required.

**Required Qualifications**

- Bachelor's Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.

- Professional Engineer (PE) license.

- 7-10 years of experience in geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, special inspections, or related consulting services.

- Demonstrated project management experience, including responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, and client satisfaction.

- Strong knowledge of soil mechanics, foundation engineering, site characterization, geotechnical investigations, laboratory testing, field testing, and construction materials testing.

- Experience with infrastructure, transportation, energy, industrial, or commercial development projects.

- Proven ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships.

- Experience preparing proposals and supporting business development activities.

- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and geotechnical analysis software.

- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

- Commitment to workplace safety and quality assurance/quality control practices.

- Ability to work independently in a dynamic, fast-paced consulting environment.

- Ability to work schedules that may extend beyond a typical workweek when project demands require.

**Preferred Qualifications**

- Master's Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.

- Knowledge of AMRL and CCRL laboratory accreditation programs.

- Familiarity with Nuclear Quality Assurance (NQA-1) programs.

- Experience with geotechnical laboratory operations and testing programs.

- Established relationships within the Georgia and South Carolina engineering and construction markets.

## Skills

### Required
- geotechnical engineering
- construction materials testing
- project management
- soil mechanics
- foundation engineering
- site characterization
- geotechnical investigations
- laboratory testing
- field testing
- Microsoft Office Suite
- geotechnical analysis software

### Nice to have
- Master's Degree in Geotechnical Engineering
- AMRL and CCRL laboratory accreditation programs
- Nuclear Quality Assurance (NQA-1) programs
- geotechnical laboratory operations and testing programs

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