Geotechnical Project Manager

Company Overview

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose! At Verdantas, we're redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure. Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don't just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future. Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world. Ready to shape the future of resilient communities? 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.
What You'll Do

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
What You Bring

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
Project Management Certification preferred
Design experience in both geotechnical and site civil concepts is preferred
Willingness to travel to projects within New England and New York as needed (

Salary

Salary Range: The starting salary for this position is $120,000, with final compensation determined based on qualifications and licensing status
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
Diversity & Inclusion

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.
Verdantas is an EOE race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet
Company Culture

Ready for what's next? Your future starts here. Explore our open opportunities and find a role that not only matches your skills—but fuels your ambition. From innovative projects to collaborative teams, we offer careers where you can grow, make an impact, and do your best work.

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