Geotechnical and Construction Materials Project Manager

Position Overview

WSP is seeking a skilled and motivated Geotechnical & Construction Materials Project Manager to join our Augusta, GA Earth & Environment practice. This role involves managing a variety of geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, special inspections, and quality assurance projects from proposal development through execution and closeout. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise, project management experience, and the ability to build and maintain client relationships while delivering high-quality solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, special inspections, and construction quality assurance projects from inception through completion.

• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, work plans, and resource forecasts.

• Coordinate with clients, contractors, regulatory agencies, consultants, and internal stakeholders to define project requirements and deliverables.

• Prepare and review geotechnical investigation plans, laboratory testing programs, engineering analyses, and technical reports.

• Oversee field investigations, site assessments, construction monitoring, materials testing, and laboratory operations.

• Ensure technical quality and compliance with applicable codes, standards, regulations, and client requirements.

• Prepare proposals, technical reports, presentations, and supporting documentation for clients and regulatory agencies.

• Monitor project performance, budgets, schedules, risks, and profitability, implementing corrective actions when necessary.

• Support business development efforts through client engagement, proposal preparation, and strategic growth initiatives.

• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and maintain strong, long-term client relationships.

• Analyze testing data and engineering results to develop practical, cost-effective, and technically sound recommendations.

• Exercise sound professional judgment and adhere to company quality, safety, and ethical standards.

• Travel occasionally to project sites and client locations as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.

• 7-10 years of experience in geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, special inspections, or related consulting services.

• Demonstrated project management experience, including responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, and client satisfaction.

• Strong knowledge of soil mechanics, foundation engineering, site characterization, geotechnical investigations, laboratory testing, field testing, and construction materials testing.

• Experience with infrastructure, transportation, energy, industrial, or commercial development projects.

• Proven ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships.

• Experience preparing proposals and supporting business development activities.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and geotechnical analysis software.

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

• Commitment to workplace safety and quality assurance/quality control practices.

• Ability to work independently in a dynamic, fast-paced consulting environment.

• Ability to work schedules that may extend beyond a typical workweek when project demands require.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.

• Knowledge of AMRL and CCRL laboratory accreditation programs.

• Familiarity with Nuclear Quality Assurance (NQA-1) programs.

• Experience with geotechnical laboratory operations and testing programs.

• Established relationships within the Georgia and South Carolina engineering and construction markets.

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About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.