Geotechnical Staff Project Manager (Special Project Groups)

Engineering Consulting Services - Chantilly, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

Chantilly, VA

1,001-5,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

In this role, you will primarily be involved with tasks supporting the preparation of geotechnical reports, including analysis and recommendations formulated in collaboration with senior staff. You will manage construction materials testing (CMT) projects, which includes daily report review, assisting with the resolution of issues, and training field staff on your projects. Additionally, you will manage project budgets for both geotechnical and CMT projects and prepare invoices. Other duties may include assisting with or performing boring and test pit layouts, evaluating site access, preparing drilling packages, obtaining utility clearances, performing research on local geologic history, supervising field work performed by drilling/test pit crews, assisting with rig access issues, performing in-situ testing, and classifying soil and assigning laboratory testing. You may also assist with the preparation of proposals for both geotechnical and CMT projects for training and developmental purposes.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of geotechnical reports with analysis and recommendations.
• Manage construction materials testing (CMT) projects, including daily report review and issue resolution.
• Train field staff on CMT projects.
• Manage project budgets for geotechnical and CMT projects and prepare invoices.
• Assist with boring and test pit layouts and evaluate site access.
• Prepare drilling packages and obtain utility clearances.
• Perform research on local geologic history.
• Supervise field work performed by drilling/test pit crews and assist with rig access issues.
• Perform in-situ testing and specialized geotechnical field testing.
• Classify soil and assign laboratory testing.
• Assist with preparation of proposals for geotechnical and CMT projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or similar is required.
• No experience required.
• A valid driver's license is required if driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary.

Nice-to-haves

• Professional license is not required but necessary to progress in your career.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Other insurance plans
• Retirement plans
• College savings plans