Geotechnical Senior Project Manager

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a highly motivated individual to lead Geotechnical Engineering services for our Southeast Region, based out of our Columbia, South Carolina office. Remote options are available.

As a Senior Project Manager within the Geotechnical Discipline, you will effectively coordinate our geotechnical engineering business in the region. You will manage, direct, and supervise the work efforts of assigned staff and coordinate the technical and managerial direction provided by Management regarding scope, schedule, quality and budget of projects. Responsible for monitoring and assisting in achieving department, division, and corporate financial measures. Senior Project Managers are responsible for the overall management of large scale, complex projects and staff including other Project Managers.

If you have a solid understanding of geotechnical engineering and a desire to work on multi-disciplinary projects while leading your own team, apply today!

• Prepare effective work plans and labor budgets for approval by Department Manager.
• Monitor time schedules and capital cost budgets on projects to satisfy the client as well as control work and productivity.
• Identify the project team, work packages and tasks, evaluation methods, productivity targets, schedule of deliverables and labor hours required on projects.
• Responsible for the quality control/quality assurance process on all assigned projects.
• Oversee the work and productivity on assigned projects.
• Strive to achieve predetermined goals for profit, productivity targets, schedule of events and an estimation of staff requirements as necessary.
• Participate in formulating and coordinating proposals and provides other Marketing support, including Business Development.
• Hold team meetings ensuring procedures governing review and approval of projects are followed prior to submission of completed work.
• Negotiate with clients on any scope changes relative to project budgets and schedules subject to supervisors' approval.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with all employees involved in the project to ensure high utilization rates (i.e. Project team meetings).
• Review monthly labor and cost reports to ensure projects are being completed at the predetermined profit goal.
• Ensure everyone involved is working in accordance with all project planning and profit control procedures.
• Ensure that all budgets affecting the project schedule and/or fee budget are discussed with the client. Ensure that all out-of-scope work and associated feeds are approved by the client prior to performing the services.
• Solicit help and involvement from Department Managers and any other managers to troubleshoot any technical problems.
• Works efficiently with the Billing Department to authorize and transmit bills to client. Follows up with clients for timely payments.
• Mentor junior staff in learning sound technical and business practices and enhancing corporate objectives.
• Adhere to Health and Safety program and all applicable SOPs.
• Review time sheets of direct reports during a specified reporting period.
• Evaluate Employee Performance in accordance with company policy.
• May oversee the activities of assigned staff, including but not limited to timesheet review and approval, performance evaluation and daily supervision.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with 12 years' related experience.
• MS degree with Geotechnical Specialty is a plus.
• PE certification or ability to obtain within 3 months is required.
• Familiarity with regional geotechnical conditions across Southeastern states (NC, SC, GA, FL).
• Ability to interpret and analyze subsurface investigation data, including borings, test pits, and geophysical surveys.
• Proficiency in preparing and reviewing geotechnical reports, recommendations, and technical proposals.
• Geostudio and RocScience software experience preferred.
• Demonstrate general computer skills, knowledge and acumen (i.e., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Ability to learn and apply technical skills and knowledge.
• Demonstrate extensive, diversified and complex knowledge of engineering concepts, theories, principles and practices.
• Demonstrate advanced investigative, analytical, and research skills.
• Ability to identify and seek needed information/research skills.
• Coordinates the work activities for multiple functions to ensure satisfying delivery. Responsible for all aspects of the project lifecycle: planning, scope definition, design, execution, and delivery.
• Ability to effectively perform as a key team leader (demonstrate collaboration and respect for others; contribute; lead by example, etc.).
• Ability to build collaborative relationships.
• Demonstrate advanced technical and non-technical writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
• Tracks progress against milestones, budgetary guidelines, or other performance indicators, and prepares reports to senior management.
• Assists with the selection, negotiation, and managing of all activities regarding external clients.
• Project scheduling skills and management skills.

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That's why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women's Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!