Geotechnical Risk Manager

LHH is partnering with a leading employee-owned construction company on a search for a Geotechnical Risk Manager to support its Civil West preconstruction team. This position will provide technical leadership for geotechnical-related scopes, evaluate subsurface risks, and translate geotechnical information into practical estimating, planning, constructability, and risk-mitigation strategies. This is a direct hire job, offering a salary between $180K–$150K. Here are some more details to consider:RESPONSIBILITIESLead the review and interpretation of geotechnical, geologic, geophysical, environmental, demolition-related, and historical subsurface information.Identify gaps, inconsistencies, and ambiguities in soils reports and coordinate requests for clarification, supplemental investigation, or appropriate risk allowances.Develop geotechnical narratives, assumptions, estimating approaches, and construction means and methods for earthwork, excavation, deep foundations, shoring, underground utilities, tunneling, shafts, dewatering, demolition, and ground improvement.Establish production rates, crew compositions, equipment assumptions, and sequencing plans based on soil, groundwater, and other subsurface conditions.Identify and quantify geotechnical risks that could affect project cost, schedule, safety, constructability, or productivity.Develop geotechnical risk registers, mitigation plans, contingencies, allowances, qualifications, exclusions, and proposal clarifications.Collaborate with designers, geotechnical engineers, owners, and specialty subcontractors to validate constructability and reduce construction risk.Support alternative technical concepts and value-engineering solutions related to geotechnical and underground construction.Facilitate the transition from preconstruction to operations by documenting geotechnical assumptions, recommendations, risks, and ownership strategies.Provide consultative geotechnical support to project teams during the early phases of construction as needed.QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related discipline.10–15 years of experience in heavy civil construction, geotechnical engineering, major underground construction, or complex site-work projects.Demonstrated experience with preconstruction, estimating, constructability, and risk management.Strong understanding of subsurface variability, soil conditions, groundwater conditions, and their impact on construction productivity, cost, and schedule.Ability to translate complex geotechnical information into practical construction, estimating, and cost decisions.Professional Engineer license is preferred.Experience with water/wastewater, transportation, or other large-scale infrastructure projects is preferred.Experience working across both design and construction environments is preferred.Familiarity with alternative delivery methods, including Design-Build and CMAR, is preferred.Strong leadership, collaboration, risk-management, and technical communication skills.BENEFITSEmployee ownership opportunitiesAnnual discretionary performance bonus401(k) with company matchMedical, dental, and vision benefitsPrescription drug coverage and telemedicine servicesLife, AD&D, and disability insurancePaid parental leave and family-care supportHSA and FSA optionsMental health, wellness, and Employee Assistance ProgramsCareer-development pathways, leadership programs, and mentorship opportunitiesProfessional training and continuing-development opportunitiesIf you are interested in this role, send your resume to amy.schwister@LHH.com or to visit www.LHH.com to see all of our openings.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledTo read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacyThe Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:The California Fair Chance ActLos Angeles City Fair Chance OrdinanceLos Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for EmployersSan Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance