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Geotechnical Project Manager

Pura Vida Engineering Services

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About us

 

Pura Vida Engineering Services aims to provide prompt, high-quality, and cost-effective solutions that leverage the latest industry technologies to meet the specific demands of your project. We take great pride in offering a full range of services, including geotechnical engineering, drilling services, materials testing, surveying services, environmental science, and other related services. Our mission is to be the partner of choice in delivering comprehensive solutions that exceed our clients' expectations through a relentless focus on innovation, cutting-edge technologies, and exceptional results.

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Pura Vida Engineering Services (PVE) is seeking a skilled Geotechnical Project Manager to join our team! This position manages moderate to complex geotechnical projects by providing the technical expertise required to exceed client expectations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in geotechnical engineering and project management and will be responsible for managing projects from conception to completion.

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Responsibilities

 

• Manage geotechnical projects including site investigations, laboratory testing, and fieldwork

• Direct and manage associated field exploration and classifying soil and rock retrieved during drilling, review boring logs, and assign laboratory testing

• Review conceptual site plans, cross-sections and existing data

• Prepare geotechnical proposals and reports

• Perform intermittent site visits for scoping

• Communicate project updates and progress to clients and management

• Conduct analyses and evaluate data to develop solutions to geotechnical challenges

• Conduct analyses for slope stability, settlement, foundation design, bearing capacity, retaining walls, etc.

• Monitor project progress and ensure project deliverables are completed on time and within budget

• Design and analysis of various permanent and temporary earth retention systems such as concrete gravity, sheet pile walls, etc.

• Preparation of the final geotechnical engineering reports (Roadway Soil Survey and Structures). This activity requires excellent verbal communication skills as well as writing capabilities

• Direct and manage various types of projects in the government, industrial, and private sectors that will include highways, bridges, culverts and public infrastructure improvements along with various commercial and residential developments

• Computer skills including MS Word, MS Excel, FB-Deep, L-PILE, S-Pile, PONDS, etc.

• May prepare scopes of work and manhour estimates for projects

• Co-design and manage multiple geotechnical engineering projects, concurrently

• Work alongside project management teams to successfully monitor progress and implementation of initiatives

• Perform other related duties, as required

Qualifications

 

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering or a related field

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in geotechnical engineering and project management

• Strong knowledge of geotechnical engineering principles, practices, and codes

• Working knowledge of FDOT Specifications

• Experience working on FDOT, CFX, FTE, City and County projects

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Proficient in geotechnical software and analysis tools.

• Willingness to travel to project sites as needed.

 

Benefits

 

• Health Benefits – medical, vision, and dental

• 401(k) Matching

• Paid Time Off and Vacation

• Paid Holidays

• Growth opportunities

• Positive and supportive company culture