Geotechnical Risk Manager

Responsibilities

Geotechnical Due Diligence & Interpretation

• Lead the review, intrepretation, and qualification of:
  Geotechnical, geologic, and geophysical reports. Historical borings and as-built records. Environmental and demolition-related subsurface data.
• Identify gaps, inconsistencies, and ambiguities in soils reports and coordinate requests for clarification, supplemental investigations, or risk allowances.
• Develop clear geotechnical narratives and assumptions for estimates and proposals.

Preconstruction Estimating & Means and Methods

• Develop estimating approaches and construction means and methods for:
  Earthwork and mass excavation. Deep foundations and shoring systems. Underground utility and large-diameter pipe installation. Trenching, tunneling, and shaft construction. Demolition with geotechnical influence. Dewatering systems (temporary and permanent). Ground improvement techiques (e.g., over-excavation, stabilization, grouting, soil mixing).
• Establish production rates, crew compositions, sequencing logic, and equipment assumptions based on subsurface conditions.
• Support risk-based estimating, including probabilistic cost impacts where appropriate.

Risk Identification & Management

• Identify, quantify, and actively manage geotechnical risks affecting: cost, schedule, safety and constructability.
• Develop geotechnical risk registers and mitigation plans during preconstruction.
• Contribute to contingency, allowances, and escalation decisions related to subsurface uncertainity.
• Support qualifications, exclusions, and clarifications tied to geotechnical risk in proposals.

Design & Stakeholder Coordination

• Collaborate with designers, third-party geotechnical engineers, and speciality subcontractors to: validate contructability of proposed designs. Influence design development to reduce construction risk.
• Support Alternative Technical Concepts (ATCs) and value engineering related to geotechnical solutions.
• Participate in owner, designer, and risk review meetings as the geotechnical solutions.
• Participate in owner, designer, and risk review meetings as the geotechnical authority.

Transistion to Construction

• Supprot handoff from preconstruction to operations with:
  Clear documentation of geotechnical assumptions and risks. Defined risk ownership strategies. Constructability recommendations.
• Provide consultative support to project teams during early construction as needed.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 10-15 years of experience in heavy civil construction, geotechnical engineering, or major underground/site work projects.
• Demonstrated experience with preconstruction, estimating, and risk management.
• Strong understanding of: subsurface variability and uncertainity. Construction productivity impacts due to soil and groundwater conditions.
• Ability to translate technical geotechnical data into practical construction and cost decisions.

Preferred:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience on water/wastewater, transportation, or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Background spanning both design and construction environments.
• Experience iwth alternative delivery (DB, CMAR, P#).

Core Competencies:

• Geotechnical risk identification and mitigation.
• Heavy civil and underground construction methods.
• Cost and schedule risk management.
• Constructability analysis.
• Clear technical communication with non-technical audiences.
• Leadership and cross-discipline collaboration.

The estimated salary range for this role is $164,000 - $203,000, based on your experience and qualifications. Final compensation will be confirmed as part of a personalized offer.

At PCL Construction, Inc., we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs. We value the diverse experiences, identities and perspectives our employees bring. Employment decisions are based on merit, potential and the drive to make a difference, regardless of race, gender, age, ability or background.

Company: PCL Construction, Inc.

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Location:

Long Beach, California

Job Title: Geotechnical Risk Manager

Requisition : 12539