Foundation Personnel, a leading Geotechnical and Foundations recruitment agency, is currently seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our clients team.

Our client is a leading specialty contractor delivering advanced foundation and ground improvement solutions for complex geotechnical challenges across North America.

Responsibilities

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing civil projects encompassing various aspects of deep foundations, retention systems and ground improvement. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables to ensure successful execution.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time, within scope, and to required quality standards.
• Break down project activities and assign responsibilities to team members.
• Perform cost analysis and develop accurate project estimates.
• Establish and manage project budgets based on approved estimates.
• Conduct risk assessments, report findings to leadership, and recommend mitigation strategies, including project suspension if necessary.
• Address project-related questions, concerns, and issues throughout the lifecycle.
• Serve as the primary liaison between internal teams, clients, contractors, and vendors.
• Oversee and coordinate consultants, contractors, and subject matter experts during planning, design, and construction phases.
• Communicate effectively with senior leadership, public officials, stakeholders, and external agencies.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, standards, contractual requirements, and industry best practices.
• Carry out additional responsibilities as needed to support project success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or related field.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in special foundations/geotechnical foundations involving CFA & Drilled shafts experience
• Experience at least 1 major project over $20M
• PMP, PgMP, CAPM, and/or comparable project management certifications highly desirable.

If this role is of interest or you want to know more, please reach out!

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Foundation Personnel, a leading Geotechnical and Foundations recruitment agency, is currently seeking an experienced Superintendent to join our clients team.

Our client is the leading geotechnical specialty design build contractor in North America. They are known for their innovative approach and commitment to excellence.

Responsibilities

• Studying plans and specifications for construction.
• Developing skilled craft workers and laborers.
• Procurement of tools and materials.
• Conferring with all levels of staff from laborers to engineering personnel to resolve issues and improve construction methods.
• Preparing detailed progress reports and inspecting work. 
• Frequent travel required.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 5 years of progressive experience working as a Construction Superintendent in the Geotechnical Construction Industry. Strong leadership and communication skills are required.

If this role is of interest or you want to know more, please reach out! 

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Foundation Personnel, a leading Geotechnical and Foundations recruitment agency, is currently seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our clients team.

Our client is the leading geotechnical specialty design build contractor in North America. They are known for their innovative approach and commitment to excellence.

Responsibilities

Business Development & Proposal Preparation

• Identify new project opportunities and collaborate with senior management to define strategy and secure support.
• Expand into new markets, clients, and technologies while strengthening client relationships.
• Lead the preparation of proposals, including risk assessments, cost estimating, engineering input, technical writing, site visits, and client engagement.
• Negotiate contracts and ensure a clear understanding of all contractual requirements.
• Coordinate with pre-construction teams as needed.

Risk Management

• Ensure full compliance with company risk management policies and procedures.
• Proactively identify and mitigate key risks to protect the business.

Pre-Construction & Planning

• Oversee design development, submittals, procurement, pre-job planning, and scheduling.
• Organize and lead pre-construction meetings with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Develop execution strategies with project teams to maximize profitability

Project Execution

• Build, lead, and motivate high-performing project teams.
• Ensure all work meets contract specifications and quality standards.
• Manage project schedules and budgets in collaboration with branch leadership.
• Identify challenges and opportunities to drive project success and profitability.

Safety & Quality

• Enforce compliance with all company and OSHA safety standards.
• Partner with HSEQ in the event of safety incidents to support teams and ensure proper procedures are followed.
• Address and resolve quality issues and non-conformances.
• Exercise stop-work authority when necessary to uphold safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred.
• Minimum 5 years geotechnical, construction or industry related experience preferred.
• Excellent computer, written and verbal communication skills necessary

If this role is of interest or you want to know more, please reach out! 

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Foundation Personnel, a leading Geotechnical and Foundations recruitment agency, is currently seeking an experienced Superintendent to join our clients team.

Our client is the leading geotechnical specialty design build contractor in North America. They are known for their innovative approach and commitment to excellence.

Responsibilities

• Studying plans and specifications for construction.
• Developing skilled craft workers and laborers.
• Procurement of tools and materials.
• Conferring with all levels of staff from laborers to engineering personnel to resolve issues and improve construction methods.
• Preparing detailed progress reports and inspecting work. 
• Frequent travel required.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 5 years of progressive experience working as a Construction Superintendent in the Geotechnical Construction Industry. Strong leadership and communication skills are required.

If this role is of interest or you want to know more, please reach out! 

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Foundation Personnel, a leading Geotechnical and Foundations recruitment agency, is currently seeking a qualified Design Engineer to join our clients team.

Our client is the leading geotechnical specialty design build contractor in North America. They are known for their innovative approach and commitment to excellence.

Responsibilities

• Conducts engineering analyses and designs for design-build services in ground improvement geotechnical and geostructural contracting.
• Develops project specific and product specific quality management processes for design-build projects.
• Provides technical assistance for business development presentations and client meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Engineering. MS preferred.
• 2-3 years’ experience in geotechnical or geostructural engineering design preferred.
• Experience in geotechnical construction design-build projects preferred.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE).

Proficiency in software such as:

• MathCAD
• MS Office
• Ensoft L-Pile and Group
• Slope Stability Analysis Software (Slide or Slope/w)
• DeepEx
• Plaxis
• RAM

If this role is of interest or you want to know more, please reach out! 

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Foundation Personnel Limited are currently recruiting for a Superintendent with experience in Drilled shafts.

Our client is well-established in the Piling Sector and encourage innovation and fresh ideas. They are looking to grow their business within Texas and the surrounding area, and are looking for a Superintendent to join them on their expansion journey.

Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinates and supervises all construction activities.
• Directs all field personnel to achieve completion of the project on schedule, within budget, with quality workmanship that conforms to assigned plans and specifications.
• Read specifications, such as blueprints to determine construction requirements or to plan procedures.
• Locate, measure, and mark site locations or placement of structures or equipment, using measuring and marking equipment.
• Maintains construction schedule, identifies and solves problems.
• Orders materials and schedules inspections as necessary throughout the process.
• Record information such as personnel, production, or operational data on specified forms or reports.
• Maintains positive relationships with customers, contractors, suppliers and other employees.
• Prepares, schedules and supervises completion of phases of the project, including a final punch list.
• Examine and inspect work progress, equipment, and construction sites to verify safety and to ensure that specifications are met.
• Promotes job site safety, encourages safe work practices and rectifies job site hazards immediately.
• Ensures all company employees and contractors are adhering to the company safety policy.
• Maintains an organized job site, including the construction office.

Core Competencies:

• Organization: Utilizes strong organizational skills.
• Communication: Displays strong written and oral communication skills and employs effective listening skills.
• Problem Solving: Analyzes problems and makes sound decisions in a timely manner based on objectives, risks, implications and costs.
• Interpersonal Skills: Tactful and mature demeanor with well developed interpersonal skills including the ability to work well with diverse personalities.

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Foundation Personnel, a leading Geotechnical and Foundations recruitment agency, is currently seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our clients team.

Our client has been a pioneer in the deep foundation industry for more than six decades, offering a wide range of services in deep foundations, retention systems, ground improvement, and dewatering techniques. They are known for their innovative approach and commitment to excellence.

Responsibilities

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing civil projects encompassing various aspects of deep foundations, retention systems, ground improvement, and dewatering. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Conducting site visits to assess site conditions.
• Analyzing drawings, specifications, and geotechnical reports.
• Soliciting and evaluating quotes from vendors and subcontractors.
• Generating take-offs, cost estimates, bid proposals, and project budgets.
• Collaborating on construction contract negotiations with support from our legal team.
• Preparing project submittals, including construction methods, design calculations (design-build), specialized equipment, and required materials.
• Managing field quality and controlling project costs.
• Ensuring compliance with safety measures.
• Handling project billing and project paperwork closure.
• Participating in company-wide training initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred.
• Minimum 5 years geotechnical, construction or industry related experience preferred.
• Excellent computer, written and verbal communication skills necessary

If this role is of interest or you want to know more, please reach out!

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