Overview

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Site Manager based onsite near Knoxville, TN. The position will serve as an integral part of our team ensuring our projects are completed safely and successfully. The role requires solid technical understanding and experience with construction quality assurance for various earthwork, water treatment, instrumentation, and geotechnical construction projects and experience with site characterization; earth retaining structures; deep and soft/weak foundations; dams and water containment structures; forensic investigations; and geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring; while learning the business skills needed for a successful consulting career).

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor activities on job sites to ensure compliance with relevant contract documents (e.g. technical specifications, construction drawings, sampling plans, CQA plans etc.);
• Provide routine monitoring of multiple active construction sites;
• Prepare daily field reports, weekly field reports, & progress reports;
• Ensure project documentation is correct and consistent with company policy & procedures;
• Conducting geotechnical field investigations;
• Monitoring heavy civil construction projects;
• Performing and reviewing engineering calculations;
• Dam and levee inspections and assistance with evaluations;
• Developing construction documents;
• Writing and reviewing engineering reports.
• Interact with project personnel (contractors, project managers, engineers & clients) and assist in cultivating an integrated team approach through open lines of communications and participation in work progress meetings; and
• Observe and abide by the policies and procedures outlined in the site-specific project health and safety plans and the company's Environmental Health and Safety Management policies and procedures.

Education and Licensure

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and a minimum of eight (8) years of applicable experience; or Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college and a minimum of six (6) years of applicable experience; or a Bachelor's degree in science, construction management, engineering, physical science, environmental science, or related subjects and a minimum of four (4) years of applicable experience; or equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the responsibilities of the position. (required)
• Technical understanding of site investigation, construction quality assurance, and/or construction management procedures for solid waste facility or environmental remediation projects. (required)
• Ability to monitor several different types of construction and environmental activities simultaneously. (required)
• Previous project management background and knowledge of CPM software. (preferred).
• Experience with Windows based software applications (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, etc.). (required)
• Excellent writing skills and detail orientation. (required)
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 49 pounds unaided and 50-100 pounds with assistance and/or proper engineering controls. (required)
• Ability to speak and hear, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or craw. (required)
• Strong willingness to work outdoors with interest in building a career in the environmental consulting field. (required)
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, be self-motivated, and possess a strong work ethic. (required)
• Regular field work and overnight travel. (required)
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing. (required)
• Valid U.S. driver's license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

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