Geotechnical Project Manager

Verdantas

$90K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in civil/geotechnical engineering (graduate degree preferred)
  • 4+ years of geotechnical engineering experience
  • Professional Engineering (PE) license, or ability to obtain within 12 months
  • Strong problem-solving skills and diverse technical expertise
  • Excellent communication and leadership abilities
  • Willingness to travel and a valid driver’s license
  • US citizenship or permanent residency

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop geotechnical teams, providing technical oversight and mentorship
  • Drive business development and client growth through strategic relationships
  • Oversee operational and financial performance, managing project profitability
  • Lead field investigations and provide expert engineering analyses
  • Manage geotechnical explorations and materials testing
  • Partner with clients to deliver exceptional service
  • Review construction drawings and resolve design challenges

Benefits

  • Flexible Work Environment
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off + Holidays
Full Job Description

We are seeking a Geotechnical Project Manager  to join our team in Mentor, OH, but can be located in any Northeast Ohio office.

Be a part of a dynamic group helping to nurture and grow the company's geotechnical capabilities across our footprint, while working on high-profile projects and continuing to develop the teams’ skills and abilities.

As part of the growing Geotechnical team, you will provide valuable insight into the daily leadership and operations of construction and engineering. Verdantas truly values exposing staff to an array of opportunities in their careers and understands its importance for development. Therefore, expect to quickly delve into multi-discipline projects, laboratory analysis, foundation calculations, report writing, and many other engineering tasks. 

What You’ll Do:

  • Lead and develop geotechnical teams, providing technical oversight, mentorship, and resource planning to support high-quality, multi-project delivery.
  • Drive business development and client growth, securing new work, building strategic relationships, and positioning geotechnical services across key markets.
  • Assist in Overseeing operational and financial performance, managing project profitability, ensuring QA/QC standards, and contributing to strategic growth initiatives.
  • Lead field investigations, engineering analyses, and provide expert recommendations.
  • Manage geotechnical explorations, soils/materials testing, and lab quality.
  • Partner with clients to deliver exceptional service and plan subsurface investigations.
  • Review construction drawings, prepare proposals, and resolve design challenges.
  • Communicate complex engineering concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.

What You Bring:

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil/geotechnical engineering (graduate degree preferred).
  • 4+ years of geotechnical engineering experience.
  • Professional Engineering (PE) license, or the ability to obtain in twelve months.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and diverse technical expertise.
  • Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
  • Willingness to travel and a valid driver’s license.
  • US citizenship or permanent residency.

Salary Range:

The minimum salary for this position is $90,000.00 (negotiable based on experience and qualifications). Final offer depends on location, skills, and certifications. Verdantas provides a comprehensive benefits package and rewards exceptional performance while ensuring fair compensation across roles.

Benefits:

  • Flexible Work Environment 
  • 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


Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.

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