Job at a glance
Our client in the Spokane Area is currently hiring for a Geotechnical Construction Manager . This position will oversee specialty geotechnical construction projects, serving as the connection between engineering design and field execution. The ideal candidate will bring strong geotechnical construction knowledge, leadership experience, and the ability to manage crews, project budgets, schedules, and client relationships while ensuring safe and successful project delivery.
Pay – $85,000 - $150,000 annually (Depending on years of experience, project experience, certifications, leadership experience, and technical expertise) Location – Inland Northwest (Office-based with regular job site visits) Schedule – Standard Monday - Friday (40+ hours per week based on project demands) Responsibilities • Manage and oversee specialty geotechnical construction projects from planning through execution.
• Prepare project estimates, manage budgets, schedules, and manpower allocation. • Lead and provide technical direction to field crews, drillers, operators, and technicians. • Visit active job sites to monitor progress, address project challenges, and support field operations. • Coordinate with engineers and clients to ensure projects are completed according to design specifications. • Support construction activities involving deep foundations, earth retention systems, ground improvement, grouting, foundation support, ground stabilization, and subsurface remediation.
• Maintain quality control standards, project documentation, equipment utilization records, and daily operational logs. • Enforce safety procedures and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and company standards. • Identify project risks and resolve site issues to maintain schedule and profitability. Qualification Requirements • Minimum 5+ years of progressive construction management experience focused on geotechnical construction.
• Direct field experience with geotechnical construction methods and operations. • Experience supervising field personnel including drillers, equipment operators, and technicians. • Experience with construction estimating, scheduling, manpower planning, and project coordination. • Strong understanding of heavy drilling equipment, geotechnical reports, subsurface conditions, and construction drawings.
• Experience coordinating specialty systems including micropiles, helical piles, soil nails, tiebacks, shoring systems, and grouting applications. • Ability to work in both office and field environments and travel to project sites as needed. • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related technical discipline preferred. • PE, EIT, OSHA 30, HAZWOPER, PMP, or related certifications preferred.
Disqualifiers • No experience managing geotechnical or specialty foundation construction projects. • No field leadership experience supervising construction crews. • Limited exposure to estimating, scheduling, and project management responsibilities. • Lack of experience with geotechnical construction methods such as deep foundations, shoring, ground improvement, or grouting. Employee Value Proposition • Opportunity to lead specialized geotechnical construction projects from bid through completion.
• Ability to work closely with engineers, clients, and field teams on technically challenging projects. • Join a well-established organization with decades of experience supporting environmental, geotechnical, testing, and construction projects throughout the region. • Diverse project portfolio including deep foundations, earth retention systems, ground stabilization, and subsurface remediation work.
• Comprehensive compensation package and career growth opportunities within a specialized and highly respected construction environment. We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected classification. Eligibility requirements apply to some be