GAI Consultants is looking for a Senior Engineering Manager 1 for Geotechnical Engineering in the Pittsburgh, PA, West Virginia or Richmond, VA Area. Your responsibilities in this position will include leading managing geotechnical projects and staff within the Power Generation Group and for clients serviced by GAI as well as business development initiatives. The successful candidate will be eligible for a sign-on bonus and have a hybrid work schedule.

Essential Duties:

The candidate should be driven and be seeking the opportunity to:

• Lead and manage projects primarily for Geotechnical Market
• Technically lead engineering tasks in the area of expertise
• Manage staff
• Function as a seller/doer
• Identify, chase, and successfully win new business opportunities

Project Management Responsibilities:

• Approximately 70% of job duties are dedicated to project management and technical delivery.
• Delivers scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, and profitability of all projects managed.
• Plans and manages small to medium value projects, with a single or dual discipline focus and a low to medium risk profile.
• Manages a small number of projects (typically 3 to 5) with up to $500k per year of total billings.
• Under the direction of a PM Coach, works with Project Controls staff to analyze project performance data on an ongoing basis and develop recovery plans as needed. The candidate should have the desire and ability to travel to Project sites, as needed, primarily in the mid-west and mid-Atlantic regions of the United States.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Up to 5% of job duties will be dedicated to supervisor responsibilities
• Will be a direct supervisor for Geotechnical engineering staff.
• Assembles and leads the project team and the scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, and profit for the entire project.
• A PM Coach will be assigned to provide close supervision and guidance throughout the life of their projects.

Business Development Responsibilities:

• Up to 25% of job duties will be dedicated to Business Development
• May serve as client contact for projects managed with support from PM Coach.
• Actively wins new work from both new and existing clients by building and maintaining customer relationships, monitoring future work opportunities, communicating regularly, and attending client events.
• Works closely with their PM Coach and/or more experienced PMs to coordinate and develop the proposed scope, schedule, and fee for the entire project.
• Supports senior management in contract negotiations with clients.

Direction Received:

• Works under the supervision of the Geotechnical Group Leader and/or a PM Coach and typically reports to senior management

Travel

• Travel to other offices/meeting with clients / attend project-specific meetings is necessary for this position (up to 25%).

Education:

• Bachelors or better in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering or a related field is required.

Experience Required:

• 16 years: Geotechnical Engineering/Engineering Sales experience
• Demonstrated track record of external customer engagements and building and maintaining successful client relationships
• Demonstrated working knowledge of fundamental project management skills and concepts such as: developing pricing, cost budget monitoring, calculating profit, etc.,
• Willingness to learn GAI-specific project management procedures and requirements
• Motivated, focused, and hard-working
• Solid communication and technical writing skills

Why GAI:

At GAI, exceptional people have an exceptional place to work, grow, lead, and achieve. Explore an array of opportunities in locations across the U.S., and join accomplished colleagues in tackling challenging projects for a range of markets. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and feel good about being part of a collaborative team that's committed to supporting the communities we serve. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth.

GAI Consultants, Inc. is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion through fostering a workforce that represents different communities, cultures, and viewpoints. We will continue to build mutual trust and respect where employees are empowered to share their diverse perspectives, experiences, and ideas.

Benefits To Working at GAI Include:

• Competitive salary -GAI is committed to paying market-based salaries
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, company paid Long Term Disability, and Short Term Disability (benefits start within 30 days of hire)
• New paid Maternity/Paternity/Adoption program
• Generous Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays
• 401k company match
• Tuition Reimbursement