Geotechnical Project Manager

AtkinsRéalis

. Lead geotechnical projects from pursuit and planning through investigation, design, construction support, and closeout .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeOttawa • CanadaSeniorLead💰 CA$100,200 - CA$137,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading geotechnical projects, managing scope, schedule, budget, and quality while ensuring client satisfaction. Proficient in technical execution, project planning, and compliance with Canadian and Ontario standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Geotechnical Project ManagementP.Eng. Licensed in OntarioClient Relationship ManagementRisk ManagementTechnical Execution and QA/QC

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Hard Skills

Geotechnical InvestigationGeotechnical DesignConstruction SupportProject PlanningBudget ControlChange ManagementForecastingWork Breakdown StructuresContract AdministrationProposals and Fee Estimates

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationAccountabilityClient EngagementProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Geological Engineering

Industry Keywords

Public-Sector ClientsMetrolinxCity of TorontoPeel RegionMunicipalitiesRegional AuthoritiesCanadian StandardsOntario Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead geotechnical projects from pursuit and planning through investigation, design, construction support, and closeout
Manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and client satisfaction
Manage assignments for public-sector clients and support client governance, reporting, and stakeholder requirements
Direct multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate resources, subconsultants, drilling contractors, laboratories, and technical specialists
Develop project plans, work breakdown structures, schedules, budgets, forecasts, risk registers, and change-control strategies
Report clearly on project performance
Oversee technical execution and QA/QC of geotechnical investigations, analyses, designs, reports, specifications, and construction support
Lead proposals, fee estimates, commercial negotiations, contract administration, invoicing, and client communications
Support business development with public- and private-sector clients
Build client relationships, mentor project team members, resolve delivery issues, and promote collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in civil or Geological Engineering with a geotechnical focus
P.Eng. licensed in Ontario
10–15 years of progressive geotechnical consulting experience
Substantial responsibility managing projects from planning through design and construction support
Experience managing geotechnical projects for Metrolinx, the City of Toronto, Peel Region, and/or other municipalities and regional authorities
Experience delivering private-sector development projects
Strong project and commercial management capability, including proposals, work planning, resourcing, scheduling, budget and cost control, forecasting, change management, risk management, contract administration, and client engagement
Sound technical understanding of geotechnical investigation, design, and construction practices
Demonstrated application of relevant Canadian and Ontario standards
Judgement to coordinate technical specialists and reviewers

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Employee recognition
Flexible benefits tailored to health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs
Training and professional development opportunities
Hybrid working culture
Generous time-off policies
Appropriate accommodation throughout the recruitment and hiring process as required by Company policy and the AODA