Senior Geotechnical Engineer/Project Manager

Senior Geotechnical Engineer/Project Manager GEI is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer / Project Manager to join a talented, highly motivated geotechnical team supporting our Knoxville, TN office, and growing regional practice. The successful candidate will oversee geotechnical and construction oversight projects local to Knoxville, the South Region, and/or nationwide. The candidate will also provide technical guidance, client relations, subject matter expertise, and multidisciplinary oversight to proposal and project teams, train/mentor junior staff, and provide innovative problem-solving leadership. Our Knoxville and other South Region locations currently offer a variety of geotechnical and construction services projects which include geotechnical exploration, landslide assessment, slope stability analysis, geo-hazards assessments, building foundation design, retaining wall design, MSE wall design, ground improvement design, deep foundation design, support of excavation design, and construction quality assurance oversight/testing. GEI is searching for candidates with experience and knowledge in the Knoxville, Chattanooga, and/or Nashville markets that are a leader, role model, and client-focused. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team, while advancing your career with a leading national engineering and consulting firm. Our clients include private and public (local, state, and federal government) entities throughout the United States and Canada. We look forward to the selected candidate growing their career at GEI. Exemplify commitment to technical excellence to meet client expectations and achieve client satisfaction, and profitable project execution. Serve as a technical leader, project manager, and mentor. Manages project’s performance in the areas of growth, operations, and administration to ensure project achieves company goals. Demonstrates leadership qualities that instill confidence from clients, subconsultants/vendors, and employees. Plans, organizes, and manages the work at the jobsite location to ensure the work is accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational expectations and requirements. Lead proposal efforts, presentations, maintain high visibility in the marketplace through regular client contact, participate and encourage active participation in client-based professional organizations, and make presentations at industry events. Provide guidance to team members and monitors their performance, discipline, and attendance as defined by GEI policies and procedures. Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary project teams and nationwide company offices at client/project locations. Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related fields required; Master’s Degree preferred but not required. Professionally Licensed in Tennessee, surrounding states preferred (AL, KY, MS, GA, NC, VA). Excellent technical report writing and communication skills. Desired Qualifications 10+ years in a project management role and client relationship management role. Experience working with State and Federal clients. Experience working within the utility industry. Willingness and ability to travel to GEI branch offices and client sites as required. Ability to build client relationships and cross-sell services to existing clients. We are GEI. Some of the world’s most pressing problems – from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply – need our brightest and diverse minds working together to create safer, more resilient communities for tomorrow. We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients’ most complex challenges. With several offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry. See all our office locationshere . Employee-owned. Employee-focused. As an employee-owned company, our employees support our flat leadership structure, have a say in how our business operates and benefit from our financial success. We are committed to employee growth with career development opportunities, competitive total rewards, a well-being program, flexible work arrangements and more. Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs – we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded – which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion. Get to know us better by visiting GEI’s career sitehere . GEI's Total Rewards Package Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus Comprehensive Benefits Program, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and More Well-Being Program and Paid Parental Leave Hybrid Work Schedules and Home Office and Cell Phone Stipends GEI University (GEIU) with Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement Support and Financial Rewards for Publication Awards, Professional Dues, and Professional Licenses Paid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off Program Rewards and Recognition GEI-Funded Profit Sharing and 401(k) Opportunity to be an Owner and Shareholder (Learn morehere) A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Functional Demands: Sedentary X Light X Medium Other Activity Level Throughout Workday (check one per row) Physical Activity Requirements Occasional (0-35% of day) Frequent

• 33-66% of day)
• 67-100% of day)

Not Applicable X Standing X Walking X Climbing X Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds) X Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds) X Carrying objects X Push/pull X Twisting X Reaching forward X Reaching overhead X Keyboard use/repetitive motion X Taste or smell (taste=never) X Talk or hear X Accurate 20/40 Very Accurate 20/20 Not Applicable Near Vision X Far Vision X Yes No Not Applicable X Sensory Requirements Minimal Moderate Accurate Not Applicable Depth perception X Hearing X Reasonably Anticipated Not Anticipated X Chemical X Extreme temperatures X Radiation X Uneven surfaces or elevations X Dust/particulate matter X Other (exposure risks): 8 X 10 12 Other work hours GEI is an AA/equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans. #J-18808-Ljbffr GEI Consultants