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Come grow with us! Are you ready to make a difference?

We are looking for a skilled, resourceful, and collaborative Senior Geotechnical Project Manager to join our team in Burlington, Vermont. The Professional Engineer (PE) and Project Manager will work closely with a team of staff engineers and scientists on challenging and exciting projects largely in urban environments, including foundation design, site characterization, and geotechnical analysis. This is a fast-paced and dynamic position, with opportunities to be challenged, contribute to project outcomes, interact routinely with project Principals and clients, and is designed to support your professional growth.

Create opportunity! Do you thrive with a range of interesting assignments?

Essential Functions – What You Will Do

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Develop new business opportunities and lead business development initiatives.
• Manage and grow client relationships through project delivery excellence.
• Prepare proposals, technical specifications, and project budgets.
• Manage project budgets and prepare invoices.
• Manage and supervise staff engineers, providing technical leadership and mentoring.
• Set technical strategy and oversee production of technical work products, including engineering design, site investigation, and construction documents.
• Plan and coordinate subsurface exploration and field investigation programs.
• Interpret and analyze field and laboratory data using industry-standard geotechnical software.
• Coordinate and oversee construction administration and QA/QC for development projects.
• Manage preparation of geotechnical reports, design plans, data tables, specifications, and other deliverables.
• Formulate conclusions, recommendations, and geotechnical strategies for development projects, including deep foundations, shallow foundations, and retaining wall design.

Deliver value! Do you strive for excellence and like to help others succeed?

Competencies – What We Are Looking For

• Minimum of ten years relevant experience and a BS in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical Engineering, Soil Mechanics, or related field) or seven years relevant experience and a MS in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical Focus).
• Professional Engineering (PE) license required.
• Strong attention to detail and understanding of geotechnical engineering principles.
• Experience with site investigations, soil testing, laboratory testing, and construction earthwork.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, gINT, and geotechnical analysis software.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards and geotechnical instrumentation.
• Strong organizational and time management skills combined with the flexibility to work with shifting priorities.
• Desire and affinity for networking and business development.
• Awareness and general understanding of environmental considerations (i.e., contaminated soil and groundwater management during construction).
• Client-service orientation with the ability to anticipate needs and deliver to meet expectations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Reach your potential! Are you passionate about your work and open to possibilities?

Position Type – What You Should Know

• Full-time position.
• Schedule: Monday through Friday with flexible daily hours.
• Located in Burlington, Vermont.
• Competitive wage and bonus package.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

At the end of the day, it’s all about the experience. Let your journey begin here.

We invite you to submit an application with a resume and cover letter, telling us why you’d be a great fit for our team.

Sanborn Head is an engineering and technical consulting firm serving a broad array of private, public, and institutional clients in the development, energy, industrial, and solid waste markets. Our multi-disciplinary team of engineers and scientists specializes in integrating our core expertise in earth, energy, and environment to deliver innovative, yet practical solutions to our clients.

Candidates are required to possess a valid driver’s license and a reliable mode of transportation, and an acceptable driving record.

Qualified candidates must be able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to fulfill all the obligations of the job, which includes in-person attendance at and participation in company and/or client events or worksites.

Sanborn Head is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran, or marital status.