Geotechnical Project Manager at Verdantas in Middletown CT

Job description

• Verdantas is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Geotechnical Project Manager to join our growing team in Middletown, CT.
• In this role, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to conduct geotechnical evaluations that support land development and redevelopment, civil infrastructure, landfill design, dam safety, stormwater management, construction oversight, and litigation support.
• The most qualified individual will demonstrate the ability to drive projects from the earliest stages through final implementation. They will engage effectively and professionally with regulatory agencies, stakeholders, and colleagues, while championing Verdantas’ vision of blending inclusivity, innovation, collaboration, and sustainability. As a key contributor, you will also help shape the careers of emerging talent within the Geotechnical team.
• Ready to utilize your technical expertise to make a lasting impact? Join Verdantas and become part of a team where your ambition and drive are celebrated.

Responsibilities

• Manage diverse projects involving multidisciplinary teams to promote high-quality delivery while meeting project schedule and budget metrics
• Maintain and grow existing client relationships and seek opportunities to develop new relationships
• Attend meetings with clients, municipal and state officials, other engineers and consultants, developers, and contractors
• Lead or assist in the development of strategies, the scope of work, evaluation of risk, and budget for a variety of projects
• Supervise and provide work assignments to internal project teams and subcontractors
• Performed technical, administrative, and compliance peer reviews for a variety of engineering analyses, documents, and design deliverables
• Interact with regulatory agencies as a client advocate during pre-application meetings and formal permitting, knowing what information to provide and with appropriate internal or client directives
• Manage and perform technical engineering work associated with land or site development, including site planning and layout, access design, design of stormwater management, utility conveyance, identification of erosion and sediment control practices, and implementation of sustainability practices
• Prepare construction plans for agency/municipal review, along with completion and submission of various land development permit application packages
• Mentor aspiring engineers and technicians

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil/geotechnical engineering; Master's degree preferred
• 7 or more years of geotechnical and/or site civil engineering and construction review experience
• 2 years of Project Management experience, preferred
• Professional Engineer license in at least one New England state, with the potential for reciprocity in others
• Design experience in both geotechnical and site civil concepts is preferred
• Willingness to travel to projects within New England and New York as needed (<10%)

Skills

Required

• Geotechnical engineering
• Site civil engineering
• Construction review
• Project management
• Professional Engineer license

Preferred

• Project Management Certification

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off + Holidays
• The starting salary for this position is $120,000, with final compensation determined based on qualifications and licensing status