Project Manager - Geotechnical

Project ManagerThe right candidate is someone who understands soils, foundations, and site conditions—but also knows how to apply that knowledge in real-world projects. You should be comfortable making recommendations, standing behind your decisions, and guiding both clients and internal teams through complex geotechnical challenges.In this role, you'll manage field and laboratory programs, oversee analyses and reports, coordinate with civil, structural, and transportation teams, and ensure projects stay on track from scope, schedule, and budget perspectives. You'll also work directly with clients—helping them understand risks, making practical recommendations, and building long-term relationships.Position Summary:The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for the management and delivery of projects in accordance with each project's client contract and to the expectations of PEC. This position is expected to manage the project scope, schedule, and cost while also assessing and managing risks and for client satisfaction. The Project Manager will coordinate and communicate with all appropriate project stakeholders, ensuring deliverables and milestones are on time and within budget.Duties and Responsibilities:Competent to make all business decisions on projects from opportunity identification through project completion with minimal guidance or oversight.Anticipate and productively resolve discrepancies between client expectations and contracted scopeManage project scope, cost, and schedule for the planning, execution, and delivery of projects on-time and within budgetLead project teams throughout pre-contract phase. Collaborating with internal and external team members to develop fee proposals and when needed, establish project budgets. Thereafter preparing proposed contracts and sub-consultant contracts as appropriateResponsible for assembling the project team with the approval of each project team member's supervisorManage the flow of project work for all disciplinesManage the application of resources to the projectProvide direction to project team for all project activities to keep them on scheduleUpdate project timeline and adjust scheduling and provide regular project updates to the project team and others as appropriateEnsure Quality Control processes are followed, performed, and documentedIdentify risk (client service risks, contract risks, technical risks, staffing risks, etc.), appropriately communicates risk and risk management strategies internally, and diplomatically and effectively navigate risk management with clients and project teamsLead project teams through forecasting estimates to complete and assessing work progressCommunicate effectively with the project team, Market VP, and other internal stakeholders as necessary to accomplish the project goals and the expectations of PECEffective and appropriate client communication and client managementAdhere to all adopted business practices and quality proceduresRepresent themselves and PEC in a professional, strategic, and courteous mannerProject assignments and responsibilities may be added at the company's discretion.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Considerable knowledge and understanding of consulting design and construction standards and practicesStrong skills using project management tools and systems, including but not limited to scheduling software, including Microsoft ProjectProficient Microsoft Office and Bluebeam skillsFamiliar with CADD and REVIT software applications and processesProven experience working in collaborative environments using Microsoft TeamsAbility to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with internal and external project teams, the client and other stakeholdersAbility to work independently and as part of a teamStrong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and guide others, build effective and cohesive relationshipsProven experience in planning, organizing, prioritizing, coordinating, training, supporting, assigning and evaluating the work of a project teamEducation and Experience:Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field from ABET Accredited University requiredMinimum two (2) years' experience as a discipline/task lead requiredMinimum two (2) years' experience in Project Management or related experience/field preferredMinimum five (5) years' experience in Engineering Design preferredLicense and Certification:Licensure by the applicable State Board of Technical Professions preferredWork Environment:PEC values working efficiently and collaboratively for quality and productive work. The work environment is business casual, friendly, respectful, and team oriented with daily peer interactions regarding work progress, client needs and project-specific technical issues. We strive to create an enjoyable work environment with support and opportunities for positive career growth. Much of the work will be conducted within an office setting with frequent sitting, reaching and manipulation of objects, tools and/or controls. The position requires mobility. Duties involved require moving materials that weigh up to 10 pounds on a regular basis and up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period while operating equipment such as computer keyboard, mouse, calculator and similar machines. At times, bending, reaching, standing, and walking may be required.Supervisory Responsibilities: (if there are no supervisor responsibilities, put N/A)N/APEC is an AA/EEO/Veteran/Disabled employer.