Raba Kistner, Inc. is a premier Engineering Consulting and Program Management firm. Our purpose is to build a better and more sustainable world for our employees, their families, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our Core Values are:

• Community “We care for our communities”
• Integrity “We act with integrity”
• Passion “We infuse passion into everything we do”
• Quality “We believe quality comes from a culture of innovation and continuous improvement”
• Growth “We dedicate ourselves to personal and business growth”

Raba Kistner is seeking an experienced Project Manager - Geotechnical to join our team in Austin, TX. The Project Manager - Geotechnical will serve as an integral contributing team member for the geotechnical engineering service department.  The Project Manager’s responsibilities encompass effectively conducting Raba Kistner Inc. (RKI) geotechnical engineering business in the Austin region.   These responsibilities include preparing scopes of work and proposals, acting as the project manager for geotechnical projects performed by the project engineers, will have the profit and loss (P&L) responsibilities for the projects that he/she manages, developing new and enhancing existing relationships with clients and influencers and maintaining accurate project records and files and following firm’s established protocols. Direct and supervise field-logging activities if engineering supervision is required during drilling operations.

• Coordinate drilling activities with subcontractors and RKCI’s field staff.
• Oversee classification of soil samples in the laboratory.
• Oversee laboratory-testing assignments on projects in accordance with the testing program established in the proposal.
• Analyze field data, laboratory test results and perform calculations necessary for completion of engineering reports.  
• Coordinate preparation of geotechnical engineering reports for review and determine quality of final reports.
• Shared responsibility to coordinate, as required, with other divisions or consultants for project support.
• May be required to support CoMET Operations in the field during construction.
• Monitor product quality, design and technology to ensure consistency with contractual agreements and firm’s established protocols.
• Provide mentorship and professional development to other professional, technical, clerical and support staff employees.
• Understand, adhere and participate in the Raba Kistner Health and Safety and Behavior Based Safety Programs and set a good safety example.
• Communicate with clients regarding schedule, project milestones, scope creep, etc.
• Prepare proposals and Statements of Qualifications and conduct business development activities. 
• Actively participate in specific technical and/or professional organizations as determined by Supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited institution with a minimum of 10 years of combined relevant Construction/Geotechnical Engineering OR
• Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited institution with a minimum of 5 years appropriate Geotechnical Engineering experience 
• Professional Engineer’s license for State of Texas or the ability to obtain within 6 months if licensed out of state
• Possess a current valid state issued driver’s license and meet company's auto insurability requirements

Experience with expansive soil and heave prediction, shallow and deep foundations, and over-consolidated clays, global stability analyses and evaluations, local geology, pavement section design (public and private), large breadth of projects ranging from small single-story structures to mid- to high-rise level construction, horizontal Civil Works projects including pipeline and transportation/infrastructure projects. Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook). Ability to multitask and possess excellent, recording, organizational, and judgment skills.

Ability to read and understand instructions, labels, reports, etc. Ability to effectively communicate information both written and oral and respond to questions in person-to-person and small group situations with customers, clients, general public and other employees of the organization. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations. 

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, stop, and talk. Frequently required to use hands and reach. Occasionally required to drive vehicle short and/or long distances, lift and carry up to 50 pounds to include, but not limited to tools, sample containers and equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, far vision, color vision, peripheral vision, focus vision, depth vision. Work environment includes potential exposure to movement of heavy equipment on construction or roadway sites; potential exposure to hazardous dangerous chemicals and solvents, noise, dust, fumes, grease and oils, radiant and electrical energy, and vibration; all of which would require employee to follow implement and follow proper safety procedures and utilize appropriate protective equipment. Regular use of highly complex machines and equipment. Work assignments are frequently performed outside in all weather conditions.

This position may require protracted or irregular hours. Flexibility to work irregular hours is necessary due to client needs. Work responsibilities may require out of town travel to Raba Kistner offices, client offices and project locations.

EOE/Minority/Women/Disabled/Veteran
Drug Free Workplace 

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