Geotechnical/Materials Project Manager-Lenexa, KS

Certerra is a growing national provider of testing, inspection, and certification services that support innovation in new product development, quality assurance, for project delivery, and engineered solutions for asset management. We are passionate about contributing to the sustainable development of the communities we serve. We are a national firm with a global reach serving national and international clients from 30+ offices located in 10 states and are ranked on ENR’s Top 500 list alongside the nation’s top firms. With a 60-year history, Certerra has a passion for high-end services, constant innovation, and investment in the development of world-class laboratory facilities, and interactive management technologies. Each member of our staff is committed to service, innovation, and the success of our clients. Certerra provides geotechnical engineering, testing, inspection, and certification services for new project development, engineering solutions to manage assets, and quality assurance for project delivery. Working in partnership, we help you bring projects to market faster, move into construction with confidence, keep your projects moving forwards and extend the life of your infrastructure assets. With a nationwide office network and an expert team of over 1,000 people, we have the resources to deliver materially better outcomes, along with local knowledge that ensures the communities we serve are built to last.

Position Overview:

Here at Certerra we are looking for an experienced Geotechnical/Materials Project Manager to support our operations in Lenexa, KS.

Responsibilities:

• Support field investigations for Geotechnical/MaterialsTesting projects.
• Perform testing and inspections in the field
• Train younger field staff
• Prepare materials testing proposals
• Assist with maintaining quality program and policies for the office
• Provide project and site management of projects to ensure worksite and projects safety.
• Interface with other staff to coordinate technical aspects of projects.
• Review field testing reports.
• Maintain a positive working relationships with team members to interact with them on projects.
• Collaborate with Certerra management and other teams to prioritize projects, workloads and needs.
• Work with clients to ensure projects are meeting their goals and needs, then communicate necessary adjustments to managements, teams, and owners.
• Work within a team to resolve internal conflicts and avoid escalation of issues.
• Engage in appropriate professional development to enhance performance.
• Model appropriate professional standards.

Education/ Qualifications:

• BS in Civil or Geological Engineering or Construction management desired
• Valid Drivers License
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience with plan reading or actual construction a plus
• Experience with reporting software a plus
• Knowledge of building codes a plus

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This Company is dedicated to both the letter and the spirit of the equal opportunity employment laws. All applicants and all employees will be evaluated based on their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions. There will be no discrimination based on race, sex, national origin, religion, age 40 and over, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other classification which may be protected by federal, state, or local laws. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we specifically offer equal opportunity for all employees or job applicants who may have a physical or mental disability. Such people will be hired based on their ability to perform the essential functions of the job in question. Likewise, their work will be evaluated on their performance of these essential functions. We will offer reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities, to the extent that Company resources allow without undue hardship. As part of our equal employment policy, there will be no wage differentials based on gender, between men and women employed in the same establishment, on jobs that require equal skill, effort, and responsibility, and which are performed under similar working conditions.