<p>Job Title: Geotechnical Project Manager</p> <p>Job Description</p> <p>We are seeking an experienced Geotechnical Engineer with over 8 years of experience to support a national practice with a focus on the Maryland, Virginia, and District of Columbia market area. As the Regional Team Leader, you will be responsible for growing the geotechnical business, administering quality assurance practices, managing technically complex projects, and reviewing design documents and calculations. You should have a comprehensive understanding of geotechnical theory related to foundations, slope stability, and ground improvement measures, particularly for major infrastructure, transportation, commercial, state, federal, and industrial projects. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams across various client offices. Your success in business development, leadership skills, and commitment to client service and technical excellence are crucial for this role.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Grow and develop the geotechnical business in designated regions. </li><li>Administer quality assurance practices for projects. </li><li>Manage and oversee technically complex geotechnical projects. </li><li>Review and approve design documents and calculations. </li><li>Participate in multidisciplinary project teams across multiple client offices. </li><li>Lead and mentor a high-performing team of engineers. </li><li>Balance project risks with business needs and client expectations. </li></ul> <p>Essential Skills</p> <ul> <li>8+ years of relevant geotechnical engineering experience. </li><li>BS Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering (Masters preferred). </li><li>Licensed Professional Engineer with the ability to obtain reciprocity. </li><li>Professional Engineering license in Maryland or another US state. </li><li>Experience with geotechnical transportation-related design and local DOT design codes. </li><li>Proficiency with gINT software and standard geotechnical engineering analysis software such as LPILE, APILE, SHAFT, OpenGround, Plaxis, GeoStudio, and FoSSA. </li></ul> <p>Additional Skills & Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Prior experience providing geotechnical engineering services for agencies such as DDOT, VDOT, MDOT, PennDOT, WMATA, CSX, Amtrak, Norfolk Southern, or similar. </li><li>Experience managing or supervising junior engineers. </li><li>Demonstrated success in business development. </li><li>Leadership development and communication skills. </li><li>Program management experience. </li></ul> <p>Work Environment</p> <p>This role requires physical presence to support and manage the growth of the team. The position involves leading and providing guidance to entry-level and mid-level Geotechnical Engineers. We offer team performance-based bonuses annually, opportunities to invest within the organization through ESOP incentives, and growth opportunities.</p> <p>Pay and Benefits</p> <p>The pay range for this position is $77.00 - $96.15/hr.</p> <p>Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job</p> <p>classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be</p> <p>subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits</p> <p>available for this temporary role may include the following:</p> <ul> <li>Medical, dental & vision </li><li>Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital </li><li>401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available </li><li>Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) </li><li>Short and long-term disability </li><li>Health Spending Account (HSA) </li><li>Transportation benefits </li><li>Employee Assistance Program </li><li>Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) </li></ul> <p>Workplace Type</p> <p>This is a fully onsite position in Rockville,MD.</p> <p>Application Deadline</p> <p>This position is anticipated to close on Jul 28, 2025.</p> <p>About Actalent</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.</p>