Category

Business Development, Civil / Environmental Engineering, Construction / QA, Design, Geotechnical Engineering, Project Management, Sales

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Manager

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Travel

Yes

Job Description

ARM is looking to add a senior level Geotechnical Engineer to our team. Qualified candidates must demonstrate proficient verbal and written communication skills, excellent computer skills, strong work ethic, adaptability, and teamwork skills. The successful candidate will possess a positive attitude, an “ownership mentality”, and establish client relationships, define client needs, develop winning strategies, prepare proposals and generate sales in the Mid-Atlantic region, as well as promote other ARM services. 

Position will support a wide range of projects requiring broad knowledge and experience in geotechnical engineering, including: shallow foundations; deep foundations; retaining structures; karst hazards; mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) berms/walls; slope stability; ground improvement techniques; geotechnical support of shale gas projects and solid waste projects; and others. Experience with dam inspections, monitoring, rehab, and permitting is also desired.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
• Maintain schedules, develop project timelines, coordinate with subcontractors, and manage people and materials to complete jobs on schedule and within budget guidelines.
• Act as the direct point of contact in communication with clients and stakeholders.
• Assess and mitigate project risks in advance of detailed engineering efforts.
• Assist the ARM business development team, including the preparation of technical proposals.
• Perform and/or check technical calculations and prepare project reports and specifications.
• Prepare client communications, proposals, contract documents, etc. and consults with other internal partners as needed.
• Monitor project work progress, adhere to the scope of work and communicate with key stakeholders including the project manager, client, and subcontractors.
• Pro-actively recognize conditions and problems of non-routine nature and develop effective solutions.

Job Requirements

Base Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering is a minimum. Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering is preferred.
• P.E. registration required.
• 5 years of geotechnical experience.
• Excellent communication and public speaking skills: articulate, assertive, and confident.
• Strong organizational skills with proven ability to manage multiple, complex projects.
• Creative thinker with effective teamwork skills.
• Ambitious and eager to grow.
• Detail-oriented and thorough.
• Strong work ethic and self-motivated mentality.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing with key stakeholders.
• Must have strong technical competency and analytical ability.
• Must be able to work independently and collaborate with peers when appropriate.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
• Experience managing vendor and client payment terms to achieve positive cash flow.
• Understanding of financial models and budget management.
• Reasonably proficient in AutoCAD, MS Office Suite, and other industry-specific software.

Expectations and Duties

N/A

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.