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(GZA) is actively growing its Dams, Levee and Water Resource Practice in the New England and Mid-Atlantic areas. We are currently seeking a Dams/Geotechnical Project Manager for our Trumbull or Glastonbury, CT office. The position offers great potential for professional growth in an exciting working environment and the opportunity to apply the latest technologies to our dam/levee-related projects. The qualified candidate must have strong leadership and project management experience and the skills and ability to generate direct business, project leads, and build client relationships. A strong background in dam and/or levee engineering is preferred.\nThis position requires direct interaction with clients and the ability to manage and mentor GZA staff level engineers. The role will also collaborate with GZA’s current dams/levees/water resources staff located in the Norwood and Springfield (MA), New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.\nPrimary Responsibilities:\nConducting dam and/or levee safety inspections\nSupervising fieldwork including test borings, instrumentation installations, and construction monitoring for dam and levee rehabilitation projects\nProviding data analysis, organization, and interpretation in support of dam/levee inspections, evaluations, and rehabilitations projects\nExecuting and/or supervising geotechnical engineering analyses including seepage and slope stability analyses of embankment dams and levees, toe drain and filter designs, gravity dam stability analyses\nCoordinating with GZA’s Water Resources engineers regarding hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for spillway capacity evaluations and dam break analyses and Emergency Action Plans\nFamiliarity with FERC regulations and Part 12 Inspections\nWriting inspection/engineering reports and assisting in preparing permit applications\nPreparing construction plans and technical specifications\nPerforming cost/quantity estimates and project scheduling\nCommunicating effectively and efficiently with team members, clients and contractors.\nProviding leadership/mentoring to technical staff\nPreparing technical and cost proposals\nWorking with a GZA Principal and interacting with clients and regulatory agencies\nExecuting project management duties including managing and tracking budgets, invoicing, assessing staffing requirements\nGZA emphasizes a One Company environment, and as a member of our team, you may be asked to assist on projects and tasks outside of your primary responsibilities\nQualifications:\nBachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field of practice is required; M.S. in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical focus) is a plus\nProfessional Engineer license in CT is required with the ability to obtain PE in MA, NJ, and NY\nAn ideal candidate will have at least 7 to 10 year s of experience in civil - geotechnical engineering, with direct involvement in dam safety inspections, condition assessments, subsurface exploration programs, engineering analyses, dam rehabilitation design, and regulatory permitting\nDirect experience completing projects with public sector/municipal agencies in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York is highly preferred\nProven experience with design and development of engineering technical specifications, cost estimating and other related bidding documents\nStrong interpersonal skills and ability to speak publicly\nSolid project financial management skills; knowledge of production support systems and personal computer proficiency are all required competencies\nExperience in providing technical and project leadership to staff-level or junior engineers\nA strong background using various geotechnical computer software such as SEEP/W, SLOPE/W. Experience with finite element analysis software such as PLAXIS will be a plus\nProven experience with and directing staff with AutoCAD and ArcView-GIS is considered essential for this position\nExperience with the US Army Corps of Engineers, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and/or the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is preferred\nCandidate must have consistent means of transportation to/from project sites\nOccasional out-of-town travel will be required.\nThe base salary for this position may range between $100,000.00 to $140,000.00. The actual base salary and total compensation will depend on many factors, including location, candidate experience, education, professional licensure, and other qualifications.\nWhat You Will Be Getting:\nExciting and friendly work environment\nConvenient location\nProfessional development and enrichment\nLeadership and technical training\nProfessional society involvement and sponsorship\nCommitment to technical excellence and client relationships\nCollaborative and cooperative work community\nAdvancement and ownership opportunities\nGenerous benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and 401K retirement plan\nAbout GZA:\nGZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned, multi-disciplinary consulting firm providing geotechnical, environmental, ecological, water, and construction management services. At GZA, we foster a collaborative, \"One Company\" culture where our employees are empowered to take ownership of their careers and make meaningful contributions to the company's success.\nGZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. is an Affirmative/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, marital or veteran status, age or other protected status.\nNote to Staffing Agencies:\nGZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies, recruiting firms, or other third parties. All unsolicited resumes will be considered a gift, and GZA will not be obligated to pay a referral fee. GZA explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. 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