Geotechnical Project Manager

Geotechnical Project Manager

Location: Mentor, OH (or any Northeast Ohio office).

Role Summary: Lead and develop geotechnical teams, provide technical oversight, and drive business development and client growth for high‑profile projects across the region.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop geotechnical teams, providing technical oversight, mentorship, and resource planning to support multi‑project delivery.
• Drive business development and client growth, securing new work, building strategic relationships, and positioning geotechnical services across key markets.
• Oversee operational and financial performance, manage project profitability, ensure QA/QC standards, and contribute to strategic growth initiatives.
• Lead field investigations, engineering analyses, and provide expert recommendations.
• Manage geotechnical explorations, soils/materials testing, and lab quality.
• Partner with clients to deliver exceptional service, plan subsurface investigations, review construction drawings, prepare proposals, and resolve design challenges.
• Communicate complex engineering concepts to technical and non‑technical audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil/geotechnical engineering (graduate degree preferred).
• 4+ years of geotechnical engineering experience.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license, or the ability to obtain one within twelve months.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and diverse technical expertise.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Willingness to travel and a valid driver’s license.
• US citizenship or permanent residency.

Salary and Benefits

Salary Range: The minimum salary for this position is $90,000.00 (negotiable based on experience and qualifications). Final offer depends on location, skills, and certifications.

Benefits:

• Flexible work environment
• Paid parental leave
• Medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off + holidays

Equal Employment Opportunity

Verdantas is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit and reward employees based on capability and performance – regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected classes.

EEO Statement: EOE race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/veteran.