Senior Project Manager, Geotechnical

Do you want to help engineer what’s next?

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is a national engineering firm committed to delivering holistic advice for our clients’ most complex challenges. We leverage our collective and diverse experience, technical expertise, and industry knowledge of structures and building enclosures, advanced analysis, performance & code consulting, and applied science & research to deliver unrivaled, comprehensive solutions that drive superior performance. With 750 employees in nine office locations throughout the United States, SGH’s industry-leading teams constantly seek to advance the meaning of what’s possible.

What makes careers at SGH so special?

The only way to advance is to question and explore. Every member of the SGH team is both a learner and an educator, committed to advancing ourselves, our teams, and our industry. Together we are creating a community that never settles for what is but always seeks what could be.

There Are Many Reasons To Love SGH

• Our Work: Our clients trust us to bring clarity and deliver outstanding solutions for their most complex projects.
• Our People: We are bold thinkers and compassionate teammates, committed to lifelong learning and professional growth.
• Our Commitment: We live with integrity and embrace an obligation to give back to our professions and communities.
• Our Contribution: We offer a comprehensive and rich compensation and benefits package with company-paid and voluntary programs to help build healthy lifestyles, strong relationships, and future prosperity.
  
  

The Position

The ideal candidate will support the continued development of a wide array of geotechnical and geostructural engineering services, including investigation, repair, and rehabilitation of a variety of deteriorated or underperforming structures, as well as new design of constructed works. The Senior Project Manager will:

• Serve as a technical and project leader for geotechnical/geostructural engineering consulting.
• Manage and direct projects, working with Principals and teams of engineers and scientists.
• Supervise and lead teams of engineers, working directly with clients.
• Be eligible for SGH Share Ownership, with access to management-level bonus pool.
• Be located in Waltham, MA.
  
  

What You’ll Be Doing

• Representing SGH as primary contact for complex design, investigation, and analysis projects.
• Leading and directing engineering investigations, analyses, and design associated with structures such as deep and shallow foundations, ground improvement systems, earth retaining structures, excavation support systems, soil settlement, slope stability, soil dynamics and earthquake engineering, groundwater flow and seepage, earthen embankments/dams/reservoirs, tunnels, and asphalt and concrete pavements.
• Preparing reports, drawings, project specifications, and presentations to clearly and logically provide well-founded direction, interpretations, and conclusions to clients.
• Preparing scope, schedules, and budgets for proposals.
• Analyzing research and investigation data to develop interpretations and conclusions.
• Providing expert testimony as required.
• Serving as client contact for existing and referred clients.
• Serving as a technical leader and project manager for geotechnical and geostructural engineering assignments.
• Staying abreast of new scientific methods and developments affecting their technical specialty.
• Actively participating in industry organizations and developing industry recognition as an expert.
  
  

What You’ll Need

• 10+ years of relevant experience and expertise in relevant field.
• Professional Licensure required.
• MS or PhD with a concentration in Geotechnical or GeoStructural Engineering.
• Affiliation with industry organizations such as the American Society of Civil Engineers' GeoInstitute, Deep Foundations Institute, or other active geotechnical organization.
• Excellent written, oral and verbal communication skills and ability to clearly convey information.
• Ability to solve minor or complex problems using data, logic, and judgement.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical skills.
• Team-oriented ability to work successfully with others toward a shared goal.
• Accountability and responsibility, willingness to take initiative to ensure tasks are completed.
• Enthusiasm, passion, and desire for continued learning of new ideas and concepts.
• Expertise in geotechnical computer analysis software (e.g., GEOSLOPE Suite, Slide, Plaxis, LPILEplus, CIVILTech Shoring, DeepEX, Settle3D, etc.)
• Willingness to travel to out-of-state project sites on occasion and ability to travel to remote job sites not accessible by public transportation.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong ethical standards.
• Valid driver’s license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report.
  
  

Benefits Overview

SGH provides the following benefits to eligible employees:

• Paid Time Off (Vacation time, Sick leave, Holidays)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Profit Sharing and 401(k) plan with a discretionary company contribution
• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Short and Long-Term Disability (company paid)
• Employee Basic Life and AD&D insurance (company paid)
• Optional Life Insurance
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Fertility, Family Forming, and Hormonal Health benefit
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
• AFLAC Accident & Cancer Insurance
• Legal & Identity Theft plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
  
  

Compensation

The below range is a good faith estimate pursuant to applicable equal pay and pay transparency laws. The actual salary offered will be based on several factors including the candidate’s experience, qualifications and work location.

Base salary is a part of SGH’s industry leading Total Compensation package. Our Total Compensation package includes base salary, pay for extra hours worked, an annual discretionary bonus program, generous paid time off, and health and wellness benefits with a special emphasis on substantial SGH contributions to medical insurance premiums and SGH’s Profit Sharing & 401(k) Plan.

Senior Project Manager Or Senior Technical Manager

$135,200—$178,880 USD

SGH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all job applicants and employees. We consider all qualified applicants and encourage individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to apply. If the application system is not accessible to you, or you need a reasonable accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email [email protected] or call 781-907-9000 and ask for Human Resources.