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Senior Project Manager – Geotechnical Engineering

Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, LLC

Austin, TXFull-timePosted 4 days agoStill listed today

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At a glance

Compensation
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Location
Austin, TX
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Professional Engineer Licensure, requiredBachelor's degree, required

Job overview

Langan is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Geotechnical Engineering to manage client relationships, lead projects, train staff, and prepare technical reports, specifications, and plans. The role includes designing foundations and retaining walls, supporting excavation design and Plaxis 3D analysis, and coordinating geotechnical investigations and construction work. The position is based in Houston, Austin, or San Antonio, Texas, and requires some field work; travel may be required based on business needs and project assignments.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Geotechnical Investigations, requiredConstruction Inspections, requiredField Work Coordination, requiredGeotechnical Reporting, requiredSpecification Writing, requiredEarthwork, requiredPile Construction, requiredLoad Testing, requiredSubgrade Inspection, requiredBackfill Inspection, requiredGround Improvements, requiredRetaining Wall Design, requiredExcavation Support Design, requiredgINT, nice to haveSlide/SLOPE/W, nice to havePLAXIS, nice to haveLPILE, nice to haveGRLWEAP, nice to haveMSEW, nice to haveSHAKE, nice to haveWritten Communication, requiredVerbal Communication, requiredAttention to Detail, requiredAnalytical Skills, requiredMultitasking, requiredJudgment, requiredIndependent Work, requiredTeamwork, required

Qualifications

Master's in Geotechnical Engineering and Bachelor's in Civil Engineering or Related Field, requiredProfessional Engineer Licensure, required10+ Years Related Geotechnical Experience, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Langan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers, renewable energy producers, energy companies, corporations, healthcare systems, colleges/universities, and large infrastructure programs throughout the U.S. and around the world. Our employees collaborate seamlessly among 50+ offices and gain valuable hands-on experience that fosters career growth. Langan culture is entrepreneurial from advancing innovative technical solutions, to participating in robust training and knowledge sharing, to making progressive change within the communities we live and work.

Consistently ranked among the top ten “Best Firms to Work For” and Engineering News-Record’s top 50 firms worldwide, Langan attracts and retains the best talent in the industry. Employees thrive at Langan, a firm that fosters an inclusive and supportive work environment for all; prioritizes wellbeing, health, and safety; encourages volunteerism and philanthropy; offers workplace flexibility, along with carbon-neutral office spaces; and empowers individuals to contribute their skills and knowledge to make impactful contributions.

Job Summary

Langan is seeking a Senior Project Manager – Geotechnical Engineering to join its collaborative team in Houston, Austin or San Antonio, TX. This individual will serve a key function in managing client interaction, providing staff training and project leadership, preparation of technical reports, specifications, plans, designing foundations, retaining walls, and other geotechnical aspects of construction. In this role, you will have the opportunity to partner cross-functionally with top industry leadership in an ever-evolving environment.

Job Responsibilities

  • Preparation of technical reports, specifications, construction plans, and geotechnical recommendations;

  • Preparation of proposals, coordinating projects, managing clients and managing billings;

  • Provide mentorship, coaching, and review of work for staff;

  • Expand services to existing clients, and the potential to develop new clients while maintaining strong billability;

  • Support of excavation designs and Plaxis 3D analysis;

  • Log borings and perform observation during construction projects;

  • Perform and manage multiple projects and tasks within specific budgets, schedules, and deadlines. Monitor budgets, schedules, and project timelines; and

  • Perform other duties as requested.

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering with a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field;

  • Professional Engineer licensure;

  • 10+ years related geotechnical experience;

  • Prior experience with geotechnical investigations and construction inspections;

  • Office experience with investigation and field work coordination, geotechnical reports, and specification writing;

  • Prior field experience in: earthwork, driven and drilled pile construction, load testing, footings subgrade and backfill inspection, ground improvements, retaining wall design and construction, and excavation support system design and inspection;

  • Desired software knowledge: gINT, Slide/SLOPE/W, PLAXIS, LPILE, GRLWEAP, MSEW, SHAKE;

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills;

  • Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities;

  • Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment;

  • Some field work is required; and

  • Travel may be required based on business needs and project assignments. Travel requirements may vary by position and may change based on business needs.

Langan provides a rich array of programs and benefits to help its employees advance their careers and enhance the quality of their lives. Our comprehensive compensation package includes: full-time employment company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, and paid pregnancy disability leave; 401(k)/Roth with company match; paid time off including parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses; and educational reimbursement.

Langan offers employee resource groups; flexible work schedules; extensive training; wellness programs; buddy and mentoring programs; and much more!

Langan is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. We believe that an inclusive workplace is essential for the well-being and success of our employees.

Please review our Applicant Privacy Notice at Collection to understand how we collect, use, and retain your personal information: https://www.langan.com/langan-notice-at-collection

How this job compares

Set against the 15,008 open Project Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Texas median$108–170K/yr515 salary ranges
  • Texas median$28–42/hr27 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 1,140 open Project Management jobs in Texas and 15,008 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Texas
Experience
This posting asks for at least 10 years of experience — more than three in four Project Management postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 12,088 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 5,727 of the 15,008 open Project Management jobs (38%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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