Geotechnical Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

GEOTECHNICAL PROJECT MANAGER

Three Notch Group

Charlotte, NC

Company Overview

Three Notch Group is a Top 400 ENR design firm with over 80 years of experience, dedicated to delivering a wide range of services, including Field and Lab Services, UST, Environmental, Utility, Transportation, Geotechnical & Construction Engineering, and Civil/Site Development. We foster a collaborative environment where team members can build lasting friendships, support one another, and guide our clients in shaping their futures. With offices across the Southeast, including seven in Alabama, two in North Carolina, one in Florida, one in Georgia, and one in Tennessee, we offer an exceptional opportunity for personal and professional growth. If you’re ready to make a difference and advance your career, join us at Three Notch and be part of a team that truly values your contributions!

Position Overview

Three Notch Group is seeking a Geotechnical Project Manager to lead the delivery of geotechnical and construction-phase projects from initial pursuit through completion. Working under general supervision, this role is responsible for delivering high-quality projects on schedule and within budget while maintaining strong client relationships, sound technical recommendations, and effective project execution.

The ideal candidate combines geotechnical design expertise, construction materials testing and special-inspection experience, project management capability, and a demonstrated ability to win work and maintain client relationships. This role will also mentor engineers and technicians, helping build a technically strong and accountable team that supports both project delivery and business objectives.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical projects from scope development and contract negotiation through technical execution, construction-phase services, and project closeout.
• Analyze and design geotechnical systems, including shallow and deep foundations, earth-retention systems, slope-stability solutions, ground-improvement systems, and stabilization measures.
• Prepare and review clear, technically sound, and defensible geotechnical reports, calculations, recommendations, specifications, and related project documents.
• Plan and coordinate subsurface explorations, laboratory testing programs, engineering analyses, and construction-phase services.
• Provide technical leadership for construction materials testing and International Building Code special inspections during earthwork and vertical construction.
• Support field teams with construction observation, materials testing, troubleshooting, and resolution of geotechnical or construction-related issues.
• Develop project scopes, fees, schedules, budgets, staffing plans, and technical approaches.
• Monitor project performance and manage work to meet quality, schedule, direct-labor, expense, and profitability expectations.
• Maintain proactive communication with clients, contractors, project teams, and other stakeholders throughout project delivery.
• Identify project opportunities, support proposal development, participate in contract negotiations, and contribute to winning new work.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships that support repeat business and long-term growth.
• Use standard business and geotechnical applications, including Microsoft Office, Ensoft software, GeoStudio, gINT, and related technical tools.
• Mentor and develop engineers and technicians with an emphasis on technical growth, accountability, professional development, and high-performing teams.
• Follow company quality, safety, and project-management procedures and perform other duties as assigned.

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role means delivering technically sound geotechnical projects on time and within budget while providing responsive service and maintaining trusted client relationships. The Geotechnical Project Manager will develop clear project scopes, coordinate teams and resources, produce defensible recommendations, address construction-phase challenges, and maintain strong quality and financial performance.

The successful candidate will contribute to business growth by identifying and winning opportunities, negotiating contracts, and developing lasting client partnerships. They will also strengthen the practice by mentoring younger engineers and technicians, promoting accountability, and building team capability across geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, and special-inspection services.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Five to seven years of progressive experience in geotechnical engineering and/or construction materials testing, including both design and construction-phase services.
• Professional Engineer license required, or ability to obtain licensure within six months of hire.
• Experience analyzing and designing shallow and deep foundations, earth-retention systems, slopes, and ground-improvement or stabilization solutions.
• Experience preparing geotechnical reports, engineering recommendations, calculations, and technical project documents.
• Experience with construction materials testing and International Building Code special inspections during earthwork and vertical construction.
• Demonstrated success with project pursuits, proposal development, contract negotiations, project execution, and client relationship management.
• Experience mentoring and developing engineers and technicians.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with geotechnical applications such as Ensoft software, GeoStudio, gINT, or related programs.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organization, leadership, client-service, and project-management skills.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to client meetings and project sites as required.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you enjoy bringing people and ideas together, turning complex information into a compelling story, and being part of a team that takes pride in winning work the right way, we would love to hear from you.

At Three Notch Group, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with talented professionals across multiple disciplines, contribute to meaningful pursuits, and help shape how we tell our story and connect with the clients and communities we serve.

Bring your creativity, organization, and drive to a team where your work matters. Apply today and help us pursue what’s next at Three Notch Group.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience and certifications
• Opportunities for advancement and technical training
• Company vehicle or mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) with company match

“For more than 80 years, Three Notch Group has been helping clients, communities, and employees build their future. As we continue to grow throughout the Southeast, we're looking for talented people who want to do meaningful work, grow their careers, and make a lasting impact. We'd love for you to be part of our story.”

– Matt Hames, President & CEO

 

Three Notch Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Three Notch Group does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.