Senior Geotechnical Project Manager

1 month ago


Richmond, United States Summit Design and Engineering Services Full time
Summit Design and Engineering Services is an award-winning, multi-disciplined firm headquartered in Hillsborough, NC. Our fast-paced, growth-oriented company strives to deliver innovative, elegant solutions to our clients while supporting and guiding the communities where we live, work, and play. We have also been recognized throughout the industry: we are the current ACEC/NC Large Firm of the Year (2023) and have been on the NC Triangle Business Journal's Fast 50 for seven years.

At Summit, we know our employees are the backbone of our organization. That's why we've built a collaborative, growth-oriented environment where each team member is valued, heard, and supported in their career goals. We invest directly in our employee's success by offering a wide range of benefits, beyond the basics including student loan reimbursement, paid volunteer hours, education and certification assistance, wellness stipends, and a flexible workplace that encourages work-life balance. When our team succeeds, Summit thrives

We seek individuals who will contribute to a more diverse, inclusive, and forward-thinking environment. If you're interested in joining over 400 of the industry's best and brightest, we welcome you to apply.

We seek an individual with proven geotechnical engineering design and project management experience and who exemplifies industry leading knowledge in applicable design standards and client service. This person will join a growing and highly successful department consisting of exceptionally experienced and driven engineers, geologists and supporting technical staff. This position will report to the group's department manager.

The primary function of this role is to drive, support and elevate our geotechnical design capabilities; to collaboratively work within our group to exceed client expectations through effective client communication, planning and executing project work, monitoring, and controlling project budgets to deliver services while working to expand Summit's client base. Another important function of this role will be to provide mentorship and training and supplement existing QA/QC design practices.

Responsibilities:
  • Provide and assist with developing opportunities for Summit to diversify our client base and project types.
  • Provide sound engineering designs and solutions per applicable design standards, supplement our technical design experience, and work collaboratively alongside our engineers and geologists to produce exceptional project deliverables.
  • Provide technical/quality peer reviews of other's work when not the lead designer on a project.
  • Assist with project pursuits, teaming opportunities and statements of qualifications (SOQ) for project opportunities.
  • Collaborate with team to develop scopes of work and man-hour estimates, project planning, progress reports, invoicing and responses to SOQs, RFPs and LOIs as needed.
  • Perform all aspects of project management for multiple projects ranging in scope, complexity, and contract values.
  • Collaborate effectively within our team and support projects and department initiatives.
  • Be an ambassador for exciting growth opportunities for Summit and our staff, and work within our tight-knit leadership team to mentor and facilitate the staff development in the office.
  • Set an example of excellence within the group and look for opportunities to mentor staff and foster team synergies.
Skills and Qualifications:
  • 10-20+ years of geotechnical design experience on Department of Transportation projects and/or private sector geotechnical projects. (i.e. - commercial, municipal, etc.)
  • Licensed Professional Engineer in North Carolina.
  • Proven track record with managing client satisfaction, driving team collaboration on projects and pursuits, and business development.
  • Ability to interface with clients and manage multiple projects simultaneously within scope, schedule, and budget.
  • Proficient technical writer/detailed reviewer of design calculations, structures and foundations inventories and roadway inventories and recommendations.
  • Demonstrated technical expertise with NCDOT practices, policies, and procedures, including the Geotechnical Engineering Unit's 'Guidelines and Procedure Manual', as well as other applicable design standards. (i.e. - LRFD)
  • NCDOT Prequalification codes related to Geotechnical Engineering and Geotechnical Design.
  • Demonstrated industry-leading project management including key performance indicators, client management, and risk management.
  • Ability and desire to be a leader on the design side of our Geotechnical group and building a support team that supports growth and mentorship within the group.

Summit Design and Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action. E-verify.

A background check will be performed, including a criminal and driving record check. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate. Many factors will be considered when a conviction is present.

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