Geotechnical Engineer -Project Manager

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering (or related) + 6 years of related experience.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills. • Experience delivering geotechnical investigation programs and producing/reviewing interpretive reports and recommendations suitable for analysis, design and construction. • Strong knowledge of geotechnical engineering practice in BC (site characterization, groundwater, soils/rock, analysis and design, seismic considerations, construction support). • Proven ability to manage clients, budgets, and schedules in a consulting environment. • Demonstrated strength in technical writing, effective communication, and interpersonal collaboration. •Demonstrated track record in successfully delivering local infrastructure projects for municipal and provincial clients (e.g., Metro Vancouver, MOTI).
• Required Qualifications
• Strong technical writing and communication skills. • Experience delivering geotechnical investigation programs and producing/reviewing interpretive reports and recommendations suitable for analysis, design and construction. • Strong knowledge of geotechnical engineering practice in BC (site characterization, groundwater, soils/rock, analysis and design, seismic considerations, construction support). • Proven ability to manage clients, budgets, and schedules in a consulting environment. • Demon
• Preferred Qualifications
• P.Eng. (Engineers and Geoscientists BC) in good standing (or eligibility to register). • Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering.
• Typically 10+ years of geotechnical consulting experience with demonstrated project management responsibility (site investigation through report/design/construction support). • Experience in one or more of: transportation, marine/coastal, water/wastewater, tunnels, earthworks, landslides, or major urban development.

Preferred Qualifications

• P.Eng. (Engineers and Geoscientists BC) in good standing (or eligibility to register). • Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering.
• Typically 10+ years of geotechnical consulting experience with demonstrated project management responsibility (site investigation through report/design/construction support). • Experience in one or more of: transportation, marine/coastal, water/wastewater, tunnels, earthworks, landslides, or major urban development.
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About AECOM

Responsibilities

• Client leadership: Act as the primary day-to-day client contact; lead meetings, manage expectations, and maintain strong relationships.
• Business development support: Support proposal writing, scope development, and client presentations; identify follow-on opportunities and help grow key accounts in Metro Vancouver and surrounding areas.
• Scope & change management: Define scope, assumptions, exclusions, and deliverables; manage change requests, contract amendments, and commercial risk.
• Budget & schedule management: Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, resourcing plans, and schedules; support invoicing in coordination with finance operations.
• Quality & safety leadership: Ensure deliverables meet quality expectations; champion health & safety in field and office activities.
• Deliver projects on time and on budget with strong technical quality.
• Maintain positive client feedback and repeat work secured through excellent delivery and communication.
• Support teams through effective planning, mentoring, and clear accountability.
• Identify risks early with clear mitigation plans (technical and commercial).
• Working Conditions
• Mix of office work and local site visits within Metro Vancouver and nearby regions.
• Periodic field oversight during drilling/investigation programs and construction support as required.