Geotechnical Special Project Manager

Geotechnical Special Project Manager Houston Texas

Intertek a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the worlds top-recognized brands and companies is actively seeking a Geotechnical Special Project Managerto join our Building & Construction team in Houston Texas. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in Building & Construction industry!

Interteks Building and Construction division is a suite of Intertek brands that are industry leaders across multiple architecture engineering and construction disciplines developing the most innovative product and project solutions. Interteks project-related assurance testing inspection and consulting services are the risk management and quality assurance partner you need to ensure the reliability safety and performance of your new developments existing assets and facilities.

Intertek-PSI is a leading US based provider of construction assurance testing and inspection in civil and commercial construction. Our broad service offering includes construction materials testing geotechnical services environmental engineering industrial hygiene and specialty testing.

What are we looking for

The Geotechnical Special Project Manager is responsible for managing transportation projects for the local DOT team from initiation through completion ensuring projects are delivered on time and meeting client expectations. The role requires regular communication with client representatives to obtain project requirements coordinate activities and maintain a clear understanding of project scope objectives and workflow.This position reports to the Regional Chief Engineer and will travel an average of 15% of the time.

Salary & Benefits Information

In addition to competitive compensation packages when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical dental vision life disability 401(k) with company match generous vacation/sick time (PTO) tuition reimbursement and more!

What youll do:

• Perform geotechnical engineering evaluations and analyses using standard engineering principles procedures and design criteria
• Prepare preliminary geotechnical engineering reports recommendations and supporting project documentation
• Develop project scopes budgets schedules and technical work plans
• Prepare work assignments task orders and related project deliverables
• Attend client meetings and coordinate with project stakeholders regarding technical requirements and project progress
• Communicate effectively with clients contractors and internal project teams
• Manage multiple assignments simultaneously while meeting project deadlines and quality expectations
• Conduct site visits field observations and inspections as required
• Maintain compliance with company safety policies procedures and quality standards
• Provide guidance and leadership to on-site team members to resolve issues

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Geotechnical Engineering (required)
• Professional Engineer (PE) License (required)
• 5 years of progressive geotechnical engineering experience supporting transportation projects (required)
• Strong experience with geotechnical engineering modeling using FEA software such as Plaxis or similar (required)
• Proficiency with geotechnical engineering software including GeoStudio LPILE GROUP SHAFT SLIDE Settle3D and MSEW(required)
• Ability to read interpret and understand engineering plans specifications and technical documents (required)
• Strong written verbal and interpersonal communication skills (required)
• Ability to work off-shift hours and overtime as needed (required)
• Ability to travel an average of 15% of the time as needed (required)
• Valid drivers license and reliable driving record (required)

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

• Advanced experience managing geotechnical engineering projects for transportation and infrastructure clients (preferred)
• Project management experience (preferred)
• Experience working directly with TxDOT standards procedures and project delivery requirements (preferred)
• Experience conducting field investigations inspections and construction support services (preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and client relationships simultaneously (preferred)

Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market with a proven high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion pace and precision we work to exceed our customers expectations while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. For certain safety-sensitive roles a pre-employment drug screen will be required. Based on local law and legislation marijuana may be included in that screening.

We Value Diversity

Interteks network of phenomenal peopleare our greatest assets and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation or who need assistance applying please emailor call 1- (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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*Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.