Senior Geotechnical Project Manager

Verdantas•Newmarket, NH

5d•$140,000

About The Position

Verdantas is seeking a highly skilled, people-focused Senior Geotechnical Project Manager to join our growing New England team. In this high-impact role, you will apply deep geotechnical insight to shape resilient civil infrastructure and sustainable redevelopment. From advanced site characterization to regulatory-driven design and forensic support, your leadership will elevate project outcomes. Your ability to build client trust and identify growth opportunities will be instrumental in expanding our market presence, and as a key contributor, you will also help shape the careers of emerging talent within the Geotechnical team. The most qualified individual will demonstrate the ability to drive projects from the earliest stages through final implementation. They will have an entrepreneurial perspective and will engage effectively and professionally with clients, regulatory agencies, stakeholders, and colleagues, while championing Verdantas’ vision of blending inclusivity, innovation, collaboration, and sustainability. Step into a leadership role where your decisions drive results, your expertise sets the standard, and your influence shapes New England’s most innovative Geotechnical initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil/geotechnical engineering; Master's degree preferred
20 or more years of geotechnical and/or site civil engineering and construction review experience, with at least 8 years in Project Management
Professional Engineer license in at least one New England state, with the potential for reciprocity in others
Project Management Certification preferred
Design experience in both geotechnical and site civil concepts is preferred
Willingness to travel to projects within New England and New York as needed (<10%)

Responsibilities

Manage diverse projects involving multidisciplinary teams to promote high-quality delivery while meeting project schedule and budget metrics
Maintain and grow existing client relationships and seek opportunities to develop new relationships
Support and/or lead business development efforts, including major pursuits, strategic partnerships, and key account expansion
Attend meetings with clients, municipal and state officials, other engineers and consultants, developers, and contractors
Lead or assist in the development of strategies, the scope of work, the evaluation of risk, and the budget for a variety of projects
Supervise and provide work assignments to internal project teams and subcontractors
Performed technical, administrative, and compliance peer reviews for a variety of engineering analyses, documents, and design deliverables
Interact with regulatory agencies as a client advocate during pre-application meetings and formal permitting, knowing what information to provide and with appropriate internal or client directives
Manage and perform technical engineering work associated with land or site development, including site planning and layout, access design, design of stormwater management, utility conveyance, identification of erosion and sediment control practices, and implementation of sustainability practices
Prepare construction plans for agency/municipal review, along with completion and submission of various land development permit application packages
Mentor aspiring engineers and technicians