• Geotechnical Project Manager

    Actalent (Richmond, VA)


    Job Title: Geotechnical Project ManagerJob Description

     

    Join our dynamic team as a Geotechnical Project Manager, where you will lead diverse projects ranging from highways and bridges to renewable energy facilities. With opportunities to grow internally, you will play a pivotal role in managing and executing projects across both public and private sectors.

    Responsibilities

    + Lead and manage geotechnical projects, including highways, bridges, and renewable energy facilities.

    + Conduct soil testing and inspections, providing technical guidance and solutions.

    + Collaborate with various technical disciplines to ensure project success.

    + Communicate effectively with stakeholders through excellent oral and written skills.

    + Build and lead a team of engineers and technicians to support project backlogs.

    + Manage projects from proposal through to completion, ensuring quality and efficiency.

    Essential Skills

    + 8 to 10 years of geotechnical engineering experience.

    + Proven leadership skills and ability to work in a team setting.

    + Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within 6 to 12 months.

    + MSCE in Geotechnical Engineering preferred.

    + Proficiency in geotechnical analysis.

    + Experience with infrastructure engineering and civil projects.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience with AutoCAD and/or Microstation.

    + Experience in both public and private sector work.

    + Department of Transportation experience is a plus.

    + Motivated self-starter with demonstrated leadership capabilities.

    Work Environment

    Enjoy a balanced work environment with 40 hours a week, Monday through Friday. Benefit from hybrid flexibility, working 2-3 days in the office and the rest remotely, depending on project workload.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Richmond, Virginia.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $40.87 - $55.29/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a hybrid position in Richmond,VA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 11, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.