Senior Geotechnical Engineering Manager

28 Sep 2026

Senior Geotechnical Engineering Manager

The Senior Geotechnical Engineering Manager will develop and direct our organization’s geotechnical practice, overseeing complex subsurface investigations, geotechnical designs, and construction QA/QC. This person will balance high-level technical oversight with business development, mentoring staff, and managing project budgets. This role blends engineering expertise with executive leadership. This position will include opportunities to contribute to a variety of projects such as foundations, soil & rock slopes, and retaining walls related to water resources (dams, levees, floodwalls), transportation (bridge and highway), and municipal infrastructure.Key ResponsibilitiesProject & Risk Management: Oversee geotechnical scopes of work, budgets, and schedules. Evaluate and mitigate risks related to soil, rock, and groundwater conditions for water resources, transportation, and municipal infrastructure projects.Technical Leadership: Review and oversee technical documents, to ensure a high level of accuracy and quality. Ensure all deliverables meet public agency requirements and industry codes. Provide senior geotechnical/geological engineering review and technical assistance for evaluations, design, report preparation, contract document development, and construction of projects involving the following: soil and rock mechanics; geohazards; soil/structure interaction; subsurface exploration and field testing programs; laboratory testing; geophysical methods; foundations for transportation structures; slope stability; retaining walls, excavation support systems, dewatering systems, instrumentation systems, pavement systems and earthwork operations.Business Development: Lead proposal efforts, interface with clients, and grow the regional geotechnical practice. Contribute to the development and execution of business plans related to the growth of our sector services; provide market and industry insight and facilitate development of marketing strategies.Team Leadership & Mentoring: Recruit mid- and senior staff members, and recruit, train, and mentor junior engineers and geologists. Foster cross-disciplinary collaboration with civil, structural, and environmental teams. Work with cross-functional teams on engineering projects that involve multiple sectors, fields, clients, regulators, and project sites.Field & Lab Operations: Direct field exploration programs, drilling operations, and soils laboratory testing.

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