What are the responsibilities and job description for the Geotechnical Senior Project Manager position at ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC?
Responsibilities
ECS Limited is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Senior Project Manager to manage key client projects for our Richmond office. In this role, you will lead project execution, provide technical oversight, ensure quality control, and mentor junior staff.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee full lifecycle of geotechnical engineering projects.
- Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and plans.
- Perform geotechnical analysis and engineering calculations.
- Supervise field exploration programs and interpret geotechnical data from boring layouts, utility clearances, and laboratory tests.
- Perform technical review of engineering designs, drawings, plans, and specifications.
- Provide coaching and guidance to junior engineers and project managers.
- Assist with business development efforts through community involvement and client engagement.
- Promote company values, positive culture, and high employee engagement.
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Qualifications
Required Experience & Skills:
- 5 years of experience in geotechnical engineering.
- Strong technical aptitude and knowledge of geotechnical principles.
- Excellent project management and communication skills.
- Experience leading and developing engineering teams.
- Knowledge of industry standards and safety regulations.
- Business development experience.
Required Education & Certifications:
- BS in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or similar.
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) required; if not currently licensed, must have the ability to obtain within three months of hire.
Preferred Education & Certifications:
- MS in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or similar.
Military Qualifications
- The following US Military ranks will qualify for this position IF they also meet the education and licenses requirements from the above section titled "Required Qualifications":
- E-7
The expected pay range for this role and location is 70k# - $100/year. The final agreed-upon compensation will be determined based on specific location and other individual qualifications.
About Us
ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and building science infrastructure consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,200 employees in 125 offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #60 in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #148 in Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #38 in Zweig Group's Hot Firm List (June 2026). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.
ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, clickhere.
ECS is an Equal Opportunity [EO] employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other protected category. E-verify and federal drug-free work place compliant.
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