Project Manager - Geotechnical Construction

Job Description

Job Description

Overview:

An established geotechnical construction contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex specialty construction projects.

The role covers deep foundations, shoring, earth retention, ground improvement, grouting, drilling, and dewatering projects.

You will manage projects from estimating and preconstruction through field execution and closeout. You will work closely with field teams, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical knowledge with hands-on project management experience and works well in a field-focused construction environment.

Must-haves:

• 5 to 10+ years of construction experience, including several years in a Project Manager or similar role.
• Heavy civil, geotechnical, foundation, or specialty construction experience.
• Experience managing deep foundations, earth retention, drilling, shoring, or ground improvement projects.
• Strong understanding of estimating, budgeting, forecasting, and project cost control.
• Experience managing project schedules, change orders, subcontractor costs, and material expenditures.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while meeting schedule, quality, budget, and safety requirements.
• Strong communication skills and experience working directly with superintendents, field crews, clients, subcontractors, and engineers.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.

Nice to Haves:

• Design-build experience involving shoring, foundations, or specialty geotechnical construction.
• Experience working in union construction environments.
• Experience coordinating skilled craft labor.
• Experience with both public and private sector projects.
• Experience managing tight-access, urban, or technically complex job sites.

Responsibilities:

• Manage geotechnical construction projects from estimating and preconstruction through execution and closeout.
• Prepare and review estimates, proposals, bids, and scopes of work.
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, forecasts, and cost reports.
• Coordinate daily project activities with superintendents and field teams.
• Oversee subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers.
• Monitor project performance against budget, schedule, quality, and safety requirements.
• Manage change orders, subcontractor costs, material costs, and other project expenditures.
• Identify project risks and resolve issues involving site conditions, design changes, scheduling, and field operations.
• Maintain strong client relationships through clear communication and reliable project delivery.
• Coordinate with engineers and internal teams on design-build projects.
• Review contracts, drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Lead internal project meetings and client-facing project discussions.
• Support jobsite safety and work with field and safety teams to address risks.
• Identify opportunities to improve project execution and share lessons learned across project teams.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base salary of $100,000 to $140,000, depending on experience.
• 401(k) with company match and profit sharing.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities.
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance, where applicable.