Geotechnical Engineering Project Manager

Job Posting: Geotechnical Engineering Project Manager

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Sage Geotechnical is a geotechnical engineering firm in Tumwater, Wash. We are a small firm dedicated to serving our long-term clients. We pride ourselves on our responsiveness, technical expertise, and determination not to make big problems out of small ones. 

We’re hiring a PM to manage geotechnical projects from proposals through final reports, providing engineering recommendations, overseeing field and lab work, and coordinating with clients and project teams.

 

What you bring 

• A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.  

• 3+ years of experience in geotechnical consulting or a closely related field.

• Professional Engineering License

• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 

• The attention to detail needed to document field activities, observations, and test results in concise logs/reports.  

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and GIS mapping. 

• The ability to work independently at job sites and to communicate effectively with subcontractors and construction foremen/superintendents.  

• The ability to work in our Tumwater office and on job sites. (Relocation assistance available or signing bonus negotiable.)

• A valid driver’s license and insurable driving record for travel to and from job sites.  

• The ability to lift at least 50 pounds and work on uneven terrain in all weather conditions. 

 

What you’ll do 

• Proposals, design work, and technical reports. 

• Development and tracking of scopes of work, budgets, and schedules.

• Geologic and geotechnical analysis and basic calculations. 

• Fieldwork including soil sampling, groundwater monitoring, infiltration testing, mapping, and site observations. 

• Construction observation and documentation. 

• Client communication

 

What we offer 

You’ll have the chance to hit the ground running with our small, busy team. The experience you’ll gain with a boutique firm of expert engineers will be deep, varied, and consequential.  

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The approximate starting wage will be $45.00-$60.00 per hour, based on qualifications.  

Sage covers the premium cost of its employees’ and their immediate families’ medical, dental, and vision insurance and provides a 401(k) retirement plan, a competitive paid time off policy, yearly wage evaluations, and opportunities for professional development. Benefits will begin after a probationary period.  

  

It is Sage Geotechnical, LLC’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.