Senior Geotechnical Engineer Project Manager

Athena Engineering and Environmental, LLC (Athena), headquartered just outside vibrant Nashville, Tennessee, is a growing woman-owned engineering and environmental consulting firm delivering innovative solutions nationwide. Our multidisciplinary expertise includes geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, ecological services, water resources, land surveying, and Value Engineering.

We proudly serve federal, state, and local government agencies, as well as transportation, energy, industrial, water, and commercial clients. By combining technical excellence with innovation and collaboration, we help our clients solve complex infrastructure challenges and deliver projects that create lasting value.

From major transportation corridors and energy developments to dams, levees, bridges, airfields, and critical public infrastructure, Athena's geotechnical professionals provide the expertise needed to support safe, resilient, and sustainable communities.

Location:

Goodlettsville (Nashville), Tennessee, preferred. Hybrid work opportunities may be considered for highly qualified candidates.

Travel:
Approximately 10–20% domestic travel is expected for project site visits, subsurface investigations, construction support, client meetings, and technical reviews.

Athena is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer Project Manager to provide technical leadership and project management support for complex geotechnical engineering projects throughout the United States.

This position is ideal for a senior-level engineer who enjoys combining technical expertise with project leadership. The successful candidate will oversee geotechnical investigations, manage project delivery, develop client relationships, mentor engineers and geologists, and support the continued growth of Athena's geotechnical practice.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges, working directly with clients, and helping develop the next generation of engineering professionals.

The Senior Geotechnical Engineer Project Manager is responsible for leading the successful delivery of geotechnical engineering projects while ensuring technical excellence, quality, safety, budget performance, and client satisfaction.

This role combines advanced geotechnical engineering expertise with project management responsibilities, including proposal development, project planning, staff coordination, client communication, technical review, and mentoring. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted technical advisor and project leader while contributing to Athena's continued growth and reputation for excellence.

Technical Leadership and Project Management

• Provide technical leadership for geotechnical investigations, engineering analyses, and design recommendations for routine and complex infrastructure projects.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee subsurface exploration programs, laboratory testing, field investigations, and construction observation activities.
• Perform geotechnical analyses for shallow and deep foundations, retaining walls, embankments, dams, levees, roadways, bridges, airfields, slopes, and other civil infrastructure projects.
• Review geotechnical analyses, calculations, and technical deliverables prepared by project engineers and staff.
• Prepare and review geotechnical engineering reports, technical memoranda, specifications, proposals, and cost estimates.
• Manage geotechnical and multidisciplinary projects, including scope, schedule, budget, staffing, quality control, and client communication.
• Support construction‑phase services, including review of field conditions, contractor submittals, testing results, and project documentation.
• Serve as Engineer of Record, when applicable, while ensuring compliance with applicable engineering standards, regulations, and project requirements.
• Mentor and train project engineers, staff engineers, geologists, and field personnel through technical guidance and professional development.
• Collaborate with Athena's environmental, ecological, water resources, surveying, and engineering teams on multidisciplinary projects.
• Support business development activities through proposal preparation, client engagement, project pursuits, and development of long‑term client relationships.
• Maintain a strong commitment to safety, quality, innovation, and continuous improvement across all project activities.

• Lead technical execution and project management activities for assigned geotechnical engineering projects.
• Provide engineering direction and oversight to project teams while maintaining Athena's quality standards.
• Coordinate directly with clients, contractors, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders.
• Recommend project approaches, staffing needs, technical solutions, and resource…