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.