Senior Geotechnical Project Manager

Responsibilities

ECS is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Project Manager/Engineer to join our Tampa, FL team. This role offers the opportunity to lead geotechnical projects across the Northern Florida panhandle, from subsurface investigations and analysis through final reporting and client delivery. You'll work alongside experienced engineers and employee-owners on projects ranging from commercial and residential developments to highways and other large-scale infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage geotechnical engineering projects from proposal through completion, including scope, schedule, budget, and client communication.
• Plan, conduct, and oversee subsurface investigations, including soil borings, test pits, CPTs, and geophysical surveys.
• Perform and review geotechnical analyses for slope stability, settlement, shallow and deep foundations, retaining systems, and other project-specific conditions.
• Develop geotechnical design recommendations, engineering reports, proposals, cost estimates, and technical deliverables.
• Conduct and oversee field and in-situ testing and coordinate laboratory testing programs.
• Coordinate with CMT field and laboratory teams and incorporate testing results into geotechnical evaluations and reports.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, architects, structural engineers, and internal project teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review technical work and provide guidance to junior engineers and field staff.
• Identify project risks, resolve technical issues, and maintain alignment with project scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Participate in proposal development, client relationship management, and business development activities.
• Support forensic investigations and provide engineering recommendations when required.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of geotechnical engineering experience in a consulting environment.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Florida or the ability to obtain licensure within 6 months.
• Experience with subsurface investigations, laboratory testing programs, and geotechnical engineering analysis.
• Working knowledge of foundation systems, retaining structures, earthwork, and geotechnical design principles.
• Experience preparing and reviewing geotechnical reports, proposals, and technical deliverables.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering.
• Experience with geotechnical software such as GeoStudio, gINT, LPile, Slope/W, Slide, Settle3D, or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with CAD or MicroStation and the ability to collaborate with design teams.
• Experience with ground improvement, forensic engineering, and complex foundation systems.
• Experience managing DOT, commercial, residential, municipal, retail, or other large-scale projects.
• Experience with proposal development, client development, and business development.
• Active involvement with organizations such as ASCE, DFI, or the Geo-Institute.

If you're ready to take ownership of geotechnical projects, work directly with clients, and help grow a team, this could be a strong next step in your career. You'll work on a mix of commercial, residential, infrastructure, and large-scale projects while having the support of experienced engineers around you.

Why ECS?

• Employee-owned and operated
• Defined career path with clear opportunities for advancement
• Annual bonus
• Competitive benefits package
• Growing company with significant expansion across Florida and the Southeast
• Opportunity to take on more responsibility as you grow

Military Qualifications

• The following US Military ranks will qualify for this position IF they also meet the education and licenses requirements from the above section titled "Required Qualifications":
• E-7

About Us

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,000 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #60 in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #148 in Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #50 in Zweig Group's Hot Firm List (May 2025). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.