Geotechnical Project Manager Jobs
Geotechnical Project Manager jobs are open across civil engineering, environmental consulting, and construction, covering specializations in slope stability, foundation design, and site investigation, at every level from project engineer to principal and director. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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- Coordinate document processes and systems to support control and availability of project and client documentation to local office/operations including tracking & routing of documentation.
- Partner with financial analysts/ accountants and the project team to review, track and provide updates on proposal and project status/milestones, project billing, budgets, and timelines/ schedules to ensure contract requirements and management policies are being followed.
- Partner with financial analysts/ accountants and the project team to draft reports, templates, proposals, fee estimates, and change orders for projects.
- Draft communications & documentation and perform updates to systems including TerraNet and CRM.
- Partner with financial analysts/ accountants and the project team to support management of project Work in Progress (WIP), invoicing and Accounts Receivable (AR).
- Schedule/coordinate utility locating services and clearances as needed for projects.
- Perform other engineering support tasks including development of drawings and directives for proposed boring and test pit locations and plans, preparation of boring and test pit logs and coordination of drilling, and field classification of soil and rock samples, as directed.
- Schedule and communicate with the client regarding project report status, delivery schedule, system access.
- Coordinate client opportunities/requests for proposals, task and change orders to offices including providing clarification of key project and client requirements.
- Promote and provide training and coaching to Operations on the use of Terracon client programs and systems.
- Provide document control for projects per established processes to ensure adherence to quality standards and project requirements.
- Partner with financial analysts/ accountants and the project team to review project billing activity to ensure compliance with contract requirements and management policies.
- Track and route documents into internal and/or external systems complying with client protocols and requirements.
- Collaborate with local office/operations to complete document compliance of projects, aligned with scope and within schedule.
- Provide a variety of project support related tasks involving document management.
- Assist and support for overall project delivery (cost, schedule, quality, information, contracts) on multiple project assignments.
- Partner with financial analysts/ accountants and the project team to assist with oversight of management and tracking of budgets and schedules.
- Works with client to access and work within external systems, if applicable and required.
- Schedule and communicate with the client regarding project report status and delivery schedule.
- Receive, process and forward client opportunities/requests for proposals and task orders to offices to initiate proposal process or work authorization and follow-up as needed.
- Coordinate proposal/opportunity response with local offices, including coaching them on key client requirements
- Maintain spreadsheets or other tracking systems regarding status of proposals and projects.
- Assist with updates to TerraNet resource sites and/or CRM with client specific requirements, templates, communication, etc., related to scope, pricing, delivery, quality, as well as maintain and update key client contacts associated with the account.
- Interact with key client contacts as needed or as directed.
- Keep appropriate project team members informed of status, delivery issues, and other areas as needed.
- Maintain updates to project status including timelines and deliverable dates and financial data.
- Works with offices to ensure that client specific requirements are understood and followed.
- Works with offices on change order requests to ensure timely delivery to client and approval.
- Partner with financial analysts/ accountants and the project team to support proposal and project registration setup as needed.
- Work with NAM to develop/maintain any Program Manual or related documents.
- Support project/program leadership with client communication plans.
- Maintain, communicate, and track milestones to project team.
- Support project/program manager with resource management and resource assignment.
- Maintains and updates project or program-level Compass, as applicable.
- Provides training and coaching to operational project managers and team members on the use and applicability of Compass to enhance the Client Experience.
- Works directly with Terracon Client Service Managers and/or Client Service Specialists to incorporate and progress the use of Compass, both internally and externally.
- Follow safety rules, guidelines, and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task p
Requirements:
- High school diploma and a minimum of 4 years’ related experience.
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
- Experience with gINT Geotechnical software and AutoCAD LT preferred (if applicable)
- Fluent in Microsoft Office applications.
- A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.
Innovation and hands-on practice come together in our geotechnical consulting services. We provide geotechnical services nationwide for a wide range of projects, drawing on six decades of historical geotechnical data, a fleet of more than 200 drill rigs, 140 accredited laboratories, and thousands of employees to quickly organize or capture site data wherever projects are located. From AI-supported solutions and predictive technologies to geophysics and traditional exploration, we deliver precision, value-added subsurface information and engineering and scientific expertise to solving our clients’ challenges and achieve their goals for project sustainability, quality, and efficiency.
EEO Statement Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.
- Coordinate document processes and systems to support control and availability of project and client documentation to local office/operations including tracking & routing of documentation.
- Partner with financial analysts/ accountants and the project team to review, track and provide updates on proposal and project status/milestones, project billing, budgets, and timelines/ schedules to ensure contract requirements and management policies are being followed.
- Partner with financial analysts/ accountants and the project team to draft reports, templates, proposals, fee estimates, and change orders for projects.
- Draft communications & documentation and perform updates to systems including TerraNet and CRM.
- Partner with financial analysts/ accountants and the project team to support management of project Work in Progress (WIP), invoicing and Accounts Receivable (AR).
- Schedule/coordinate utility locating services and clearances as needed for projects.
- Perform other engineering support tasks including development of drawings and directives for proposed boring and test pit locations and plans, preparation of boring and test pit logs and coordination of drilling, and field classification of soil and rock samples, as directed.
- Schedule and communicate with the client regarding project report status, delivery schedule, system access.
- Coordinate client opportunities/requests for proposals, task and change orders to offices including providing clarification of key project and client requirements.
- Promote and provide training and coaching to Operations on the use of Terracon client programs and systems.
- Provide document control for projects per established processes to ensure adherence to quality standards and project requirements.
- Partner with financial analysts/ accountants and the project team to review project billing activity to ensure compliance with contract requirements and management policies.
- Track and route documents into internal and/or external systems complying with client protocols and requirements.
- Collaborate with local office/operations to complete document compliance of projects, aligned with scope and within schedule.
- Provide a variety of project support related tasks involving document management.
- Assist and support for overall project delivery (cost, schedule, quality, information, contracts) on multiple project assignments.
- Partner with financial analysts/ accountants and the project team to assist with oversight of management and tracking of budgets and schedules.
- Works with client to access and work within external systems, if applicable and required.
- Schedule and communicate with the client regarding project report status and delivery schedule.
- Receive, process and forward client opportunities/requests for proposals and task orders to offices to initiate proposal process or work authorization and follow-up as needed.
- Coordinate proposal/opportunity response with local offices, including coaching them on key client requirements
- Maintain spreadsheets or other tracking systems regarding status of proposals and projects.
- Assist with updates to TerraNet resource sites and/or CRM with client specific requirements, templates, communication, etc., related to scope, pricing, delivery, quality, as well as maintain and update key client contacts associated with the account.
- Interact with key client contacts as needed or as directed.
- Keep appropriate project team members informed of status, delivery issues, and other areas as needed.
- Maintain updates to project status including timelines and deliverable dates and financial data.
- Works with offices to ensure that client specific requirements are understood and followed.
- Works with offices on change order requests to ensure timely delivery to client and approval.
- Partner with financial analysts/ accountants and the project team to support proposal and project registration setup as needed.
- Work with NAM to develop/maintain any Program Manual or related documents.
- Support project/program leadership with client communication plans.
- Maintain, communicate, and track milestones to project team.
- Support project/program manager with resource management and resource assignment.
- Maintains and updates project or program-level Compass, as applicable.
- Provides training and coaching to operational project managers and team members on the use and applicability of Compass to enhance the Client Experience.
- Works directly with Terracon Client Service Managers and/or Client Service Specialists to incorporate and progress the use of Compass, both internally and externally.
- Follow safety rules, guidelines, and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task p
Requirements:
- High school diploma and a minimum of 4 years’ related experience.
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
- Experience with gINT Geotechnical software and AutoCAD LT preferred (if applicable)
- Fluent in Microsoft Office applications.
- A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.
Innovation and hands-on practice come together in our geotechnical consulting services. We provide geotechnical services nationwide for a wide range of projects, drawing on six decades of historical geotechnical data, a fleet of more than 200 drill rigs, 140 accredited laboratories, and thousands of employees to quickly organize or capture site data wherever projects are located. From AI-supported solutions and predictive technologies to geophysics and traditional exploration, we deliver precision, value-added subsurface information and engineering and scientific expertise to solving our clients’ challenges and achieve their goals for project sustainability, quality, and efficiency.
EEO Statement Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.
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Who's Hiring
- ECS Limited75
- Langan Engineering and Environmental Services26
- Terracon Consultants14
- Kleinfelder12
- S&ME8
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services51
- Technology & Software25
- Energy4
- Construction & Real Estate4
- Staffing & Recruiting1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in geotechnical project manager jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in geotechnical or civil engineering
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required or in progress
- Proficiency in geotechnical software such as PLAXIS, gINT, or SLOPE/W
- 5 or more years of experience in geotechnical investigation or design
- Experience managing project budgets, schedules, and subconsultant scopes
- Familiarity with AASHTO, ASTM, and applicable state DOT standards
Tips for Your Geotechnical Project Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to project scope
Geotechnical hiring managers want to see project size in cubic yards or acreage, soil types you've worked with, and software like PLAXIS or gINT. Generic engineering bullets don't cut it. Quantify the complexity of past projects, not just your responsibilities.
Lead with your PE licensure status
Many geotechnical project manager postings require a Professional Engineer license or expect you to be on track for one. Put your PE status and state of licensure in your resume header so screeners see it before they read a single bullet.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists geotechnical project manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by site condition type
Filter openings by the soil or geological conditions you know best, such as expansive clays, karst terrain, or liquefiable sands. Firms specializing in those conditions are far more likely to advance your application than a general geotechnical practice where your niche isn't the core business.
Prepare a technical case study for interviews
Expect at least one panel interview stage where you walk through a past geotechnical challenge in detail. Prepare a two or three minute verbal case study covering site conditions, the analytical approach you used, and how you communicated risk to the client or design team.
Negotiate relocation for site-dependent roles
Geotechnical project manager roles tied to active construction or field investigation often require you to be near the site. If relocation is on the table, raise it after a written offer arrives and ask specifically about project location timelines, not just salary.
Geotechnical Project Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most geotechnical project managers?
The companies hiring the most geotechnical project managers right now include ECS Limited, Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, and Terracon Consultants, with the largest share of openings in Virginia, Texas, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially concentrated at geotechnical consulting firms and large civil infrastructure practices supporting transportation and energy projects.
How many geotechnical project manager jobs are remote?
About 26% of geotechnical project manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the field-intensive nature of most roles. Project management, reporting, and client coordination tasks are the sub-areas most likely to shift to remote or hybrid arrangements, while site investigation and field oversight remain predominantly on-site.
How do you become a geotechnical project manager?
Start with a bachelor's degree in civil or geotechnical engineering, then build field experience through soil investigation, lab testing, and design work as a staff or project engineer. Earning your PE license is the standard gate to project management responsibility. From there, taking on client-facing work, proposal writing, and subconsultant coordination positions you for a project manager title.
Can you get a geotechnical project manager job with limited experience?
Most geotechnical project manager postings expect several years of geotechnical engineering experience before the step up, but entry points exist. Some firms hire engineers with strong field investigation backgrounds into associate project manager roles and promote from within. Focusing on firms with structured mentorship programs and applying for roles that specify 'developing PM' or 'junior PM' in the posting gives you the most realistic path early in your career.
What does the geotechnical project manager interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a phone screen covering your background and licensure status, followed by a technical panel interview where you discuss past projects in detail, including site conditions, analytical methods, and how you managed risk or scope changes. A final round often includes a meeting with senior leadership or a client-facing presentation, and some firms ask candidates to review a sample boring log or report excerpt on the spot.
Where can I find and apply to geotechnical project manager jobs?
You can find and apply to geotechnical project manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that fit your specialization and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that matches what you're looking for.
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