Full Job Description
Job Description
AECOM is currently seeking a Geotechnical Engineer -Project Manager to lead consulting delivery of engineering services for various infrastructure projects in the Vancouver and other regions. We will rely on you to manage scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality, while serving as a key client interface and mentor to junior staff.
Key Responsibilities
• Client leadership: Act as the primary day-to-day client contact; lead meetings, manage expectations, and maintain strong relationships.
• Business development support: Support proposal writing, scope development, and client presentations; identify follow-on opportunities and help grow key accounts in Metro Vancouver and surrounding areas.
• Scope & change management: Define scope, assumptions, exclusions, and deliverables; manage change requests, contract amendments, and commercial risk.
• Budget & schedule management: Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, resourcing plans, and schedules; support invoicing in coordination with finance operations.
• Quality & safety leadership: Ensure deliverables meet quality expectations; champion health & safety in field and office activities.
• Deliver projects on time and on budget with strong technical quality.
• Maintain positive client feedback and repeat work secured through excellent delivery and communication.
• Support teams through effective planning, mentoring, and clear accountability.
• Identify risks early with clear mitigation plans (technical and commercial).
Working Conditions
• Mix of office work and local site visits within Metro Vancouver and nearby regions.
• Periodic field oversight during drilling/investigation programs and construction support as required.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering (or related) + 6 years of related experience.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Experience delivering geotechnical investigation programs and producing/reviewing interpretive reports and recommendations suitable for analysis, design and construction.
• Strong knowledge of geotechnical engineering practice in BC (site characterization, groundwater, soils/rock, analysis and design, seismic considerations, construction support).
• Proven ability to manage clients, budgets, and schedules in a consulting environment.
• Demonstrated strength in technical writing, effective communication, and interpersonal collaboration.
• Demonstrated track record in successfully delivering local infrastructure projects for municipal and provincial clients (e.g., Metro Vancouver, MOTI).
Preferred Qualifications
• P.Eng. (Engineers and Geoscientists BC) in good standing (or eligibility to register).
• Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering.
• Typically 10+ years of geotechnical consulting experience with demonstrated project management responsibility (site investigation through report/design/construction support).
• Experience in one or more of: transportation, marine/coastal, water/wastewater, tunnels, earthworks, landslides, or major urban development.
Additional Information
At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
