Geosyntec Consultants

Support regional financial operations, analyze financial data, and lead budgeting and reporting activities. | Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or accounting, with at least 8 years of experience in finance or accounting, and proficiency with ERP and project management software. | Overview Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better? Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Regional Finance Manager to support our Western North America operations. The position can be based in one of our western region offices, including Oakland, Los Angeles, Costa Mesa, or San Diego, CA; Lakewood or Greenwood Village, CO; Seattle or Bainbridge Island, WA; or other office locations within the Western region. As a member of the regional leadership team, this role is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing accounting, budgeting, and financial functions across regional offices. The Regional Finance Manager will oversee daily activities of regional contract administrative staff, ensuring adherence to corporate finance and accounting policies and procedures. The role also involves working closely with project managers to maintain effective financial controls related to invoicing, revenue recognition, work in progress, purchasing, and accounts receivable. Additionally, the individual will collaborate with the Corporate Accounting and Finance group to evaluate, recommend, and implement strategies for improving regional financial performance. Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service. We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family. To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/ . Essential Duties And Responsibilities • Support regional leadership and operations teams in creating regional plans to achieve billing targets, rates, direct and indirect project costs, overhead, and profitability margins for professional services. • Assist regional leadership and operations teams with analyzing and interpreting operating results and their impact on regional operations. • Collaborate with department heads, project managers, and relevant corporate staff to enhance project accounting delivery systems to improve financial performance. • Examine financial data, prepare custom reports to summarize financial data, and communicate performance indicators to operations managers and department heads. • Oversee project initiation, billing, and collection activities in a regional office to ensure timely and accurate completion of these functions. • Analyze monthly financial statements to identify trends and variances; work with regional leadership to develop and implement action plans. • Compile, review, and present statistical information and reports measuring project performance against financial goals; recommend and implement actions to align results with objectives. • Establish and maintain systems for project managers to regularly update status, budgets, and other project-related data. • Coordinate with Corporate Finance and Accounting to identify, develop, and implement practices and procedures related to regional financial matters. • Help train professional staff, project managers, and contract administration staff on corporate accounting and project management policies and procedures. • Lead the development of the annual regional budget. • Compare financial performance to budget objectives, note variances, and develop and implement corrective measures as needed. • Assist with accounting audits and project reviews at the regional level. • Conduct research and lead purchasing and negotiation efforts for leases and capital purchases. • Take responsibility for special projects, such as budgeting or financial modeling for regional expansions and business management initiatives. • Develop procedures and guidance focused on enhanced financial performance for the business unit. • Follow company risk management program guidelines, monitor for potential loss situations, and report findings to regional leadership. • Participate in recruitment of staff and support career development. • Mentor subordinate staff on policy and procedure compliance, monitor adherence, and address performance issues. • Travel occasionally for regional meetings. • Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed. Education and Licensure • Bachelor's degree in business, finance or accounting. (preferred) • Master of Business Administration (MBA). (preferred) Skills, Experience And Qualifications • A Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or accounting with at least eight (8) years of progressive professional experience; or a minimum of twelve (12) years of progressive professional experience in the fields of accounting, finance, budgeting, preferably within the engineering sector, with five years of experience in a Regional Project Administrator role. (required) • Demonstrated experience in leading teams and fostering strong relationships with both internal and external clients. (required) • Superior written and verbal communication abilities. (required) • Proficiency in analyzing complex financial documents, contracts, and supporting materials. (required) • Ability to prepare comprehensive, well-organized reports and deliver impactful presentations. (required) • Excellent interpersonal skills for managing complex or challenging situations. (required) • Comprehensive knowledge and experience using enterprise resource planning (ERP) and project management software. (required) • Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required) This opportunity will be posted for at least five days. Below are the potential compensation ranges that we in good faith believe are applicable for this role at the time of this posting and are only applicable for jobs to be performed in the specified location(s) below. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Geosyntec’s total compensation package for employees. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, skill set and location. • Minimum Salary: $104,335/year / Maximum Salary: $166,935/year (Costa Mesa, CA, San Diego, CA, Seattle, WA, Bainbridge, WA) • Minimum Salary: $99,590/year / Maximum Salary: $159,345 /year (Lakewood, CO, Greenwood Village, CO) • Minimum Salary: $109,075/year / Maximum Salary: $174,520/year (Oakland, CA, Los Angeles, CA) We offer a comprehensive benefits package to all eligible employees including, 9 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, a minimum of 8 sick days, and a minimum of 11 vacation days per year, in line with state or federal requirements. Employees (and their families) are offered medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), a variety of leaves of absences and other benefits to eligible employees.

Manage and lead environmental permitting and planning projects for energy infrastructure, including client engagement and public involvement. | Requires at least 5 years of experience in environmental permitting and planning, with specific knowledge of utility siting processes and strong leadership skills. | Overview Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better? Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Professional to Project Electric Transmission Siting Specialist to establish and grow our electrical transmission line practice based in Richmond, VA. This position can be based from any of our Northeast offices such as; Richmond, VA, Pittsburgh, PA, Philadelphia, PA, Blue Bell, PA, Bedford, NH, Huntington, WV, Wilmington, NC, Raleigh, NC or any of our other U.S offices. The flexibility to work a hybrid schedule or fully remote from your home-office is available at the discretion of the Company. This position is well-suited for a talented, highly experienced individual who is interested in being a leader and contributing to innovative and challenging projects, including the financial and technical evaluation, design, permitting, and construction stages. Our client base includes a diverse mix of industrial, institutional and governmental clients. Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service. We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family. To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/ . Essential Duties And Responsibilities • Serve as a siting and environmental permitting subject matter expert. • Work with clients for public involvement programs; attend and participate in open houses, public meetings, and public hearings. • Managing and directing routing/siting studies, analyses, and associated reports and state filings. • Work collaboratively across the firm with multi-disciplinary teams which could include engineers, attorneys, planners, permitting and environmental specialists, and real estate experts. • Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development. • Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed. Education and Licensure • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Natural Sciences, Civil Engineering, Ecology, Planning, or Geospatial Analysis (required) • Advanced degree in the same (preferred) Skills, Experience And Qualifications • At least 5 years (7+ preferred) of direct experience managing environmental permitting and planning projects, for a variety of energy-related projects; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required) • Detailed understanding of Virginia State Corporation Commission application processes for electric transmission lines (preferred), North Carolina Public Utilities Commission, Ohio Power Siting Board, or Kentucky Public Utilities Commission. • Positive relationships with siting/routing or permitting specialists in utility organizations. (preferred) • Experience with public witness testimony and contract negotiations (preferred) • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, strong written and verbal communication skills; Excellent leadership skills. (required) • Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed. (required) • Experience with multi-disciplinary project teams. (required) • Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

Manage project accounting functions including contract review, billing, budget tracking, expense report processing, and timesheet administration. | High school diploma with 6 years of project administration and invoicing experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office, ability to interpret contracts, strong communication skills, and valid U.S. driver’s license. | Overview Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better? Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Project Accountant II in our Seattle, WA, Bainbridge Island, WA, Olympia, WA, Bellingham, WA, Sacramento, CA, Orange County, CA, San Diego, CA, Santa Barbara, CA, Los Angeles, CA, Oakland, CA, Walnut Creek, CA, Fresno, CA, Reno, NV or Las Vegas, NV office or any of our other U.S based offices, a hybrid work schedule may be available for this position at the discretion of the Company. This person will be responsible for performing various specialized accounting functions and ensuring that procedures and practices are followed in accordance with company policy and contractual obligations. Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service. We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family. To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/ . Essential Duties And Responsibilities • Read and interpret contract provisions and set up accurate project information in the accounting database in accordance with contract terms and Company policies, including, but not limited to: • Review contractual elements provided on project initiation forms: contract value, budget level, scope of services, fee types, payment terms and proper authorization. • Verify and/or edit project rate schedules and demographic data provided by project managers. • Ensure appropriate mark-ups, tax components and invoice masks are in-line with contract provisions. • Within established deadlines, initiate billing cycle by generating and distributing prebill reports, facilitate edits per the project manager’s direction and finalize invoice with all required attachments and documentation. Submit invoices to corporate accounting for posting and to client as instructed by project manager; • Assess project revenue by accurately identifying variances and making necessary budget changes. Enter percent complete as instructed by project manager or designated employee. Complete all tasks in accordance with monthly accounting closing schedule; • Review and submit employee expense reports in a timely manner to facilitate payment and processing. Understand the expense reporting process and perform required unit pricing data entry in addition to any necessary corrections; • Perform electronic timesheet administration procedures and understand the timesheet flow as it relates to labor, class codes and project billing; • Track accounts receivable and accounts payable as needed for project processing; • Maintain all documentation in accordance with branch and corporate polices; and • Perform related work as required. • Drive for local business errands to company project or office sites, and other business-related errands, as needed. Skills, Experience And Qualifications • A high school diploma and 6 years of experience in project administration and invoicing, preferably in a professional services firm or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the responsibilities of the position. (required) • Experience with Microsoft Office and basic knowledge of data entry techniques. (required) • Ability to read and comprehend moderately complex instructions, contracts and subcontract agreements, correspondence and memoranda. (required) • Ability to effectively write moderately complex correspondence and memoranda. (required) • Ability to effectively present information to Project Managers, and other internal clients. (required) • Ability to interact professionally and maintain cooperative professional relationships with management and colleagues. (required) • Valid U.S. drivers license and satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required) This opportunity will be posted for at least five days. Below are the potential compensation ranges that we in good faith believe are applicable for this role at the time of this posting and are only applicable for jobs to be performed in the specified location(s) below. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Geosyntec’s total compensation package for employees. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, skill set and location. • Minimum: $31.45 /hour / Maximum: $44.03/hour (Sacramento, CA, Orange County, CA, San Diego, CA, Santa Barbara, CA, Seattle, WA, Bainbridge Island, WA) • Minimum: $32.88 /hour / Maximum: $46.03/hour (Los Angeles, CA, Oakland, CA, Walnut Creek, CA) • Minimum: $30.02 /hour / Maximum: $42.03/hour (Fresno, CA, Olympia, WA, Bellingham, WA, Reno, NV, Las Vegas, NV) We offer a comprehensive benefits package to all eligible employees including, 9 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, a minimum of 8 sick days, and a minimum of 11 vacation days per year, in line with state or federal requirements. Employees (and their families) are offered medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), a variety of leaves of absences and other benefits to eligible employees.

Provide technical leadership in geological site investigations, risk assessments, and design recommendations for major infrastructure projects such as dams and levees. | Requires 15+ years in geology, Professional Geologist and Certified Engineering Geologist licenses in CA, experience with large infrastructure projects, and strong interdisciplinary communication skills. | Overview Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better? Geosyntec has an opportunity for a limited-term, part-time Senior Engineering Geologist (up to 20hrs/wk) to support our growing Dams & Levees practice in Davis and Los Angeles, CA, the ability to work hybrid or fully remote from your home-office is at the discretion of the Company.In this position, you will support a variety of complex, multidisciplinary civil and geotechnical engineering projects. Work will include providing technical leadership to bridge geology and engineering fields, helping design and analytical teams understand the rock and ground conditions and mitigate risks for sustainable, safe infrastructure development. You will work collaboratively with structural, geotechnical, and hydraulic teams’ engineers to design geological elements meeting engineering standards for projects such as dams, levees, and spillways across the U.S. Projects may include opportunities to contribute from the conceptual design stage through construction and on collaborative risk assessments. Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top dam and reservoir design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service. We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family. To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/ . Essential Duties And Responsibilities • Conduct geological site investigations to assess subsurface conditions of project locations (e.g. soil composition, rock structure, groundwater levels). • Analyze current and historical geological data (such as soil properties, rock stability,) to evaluate how site conditions will impact engineering projects and designs. • Prepare detailed geological maps, cross-sections, and technical reports to document investigation findings and inform project planning and design decisions. • Identify potential geological hazards (e.g. landslides, earthquakes, sinkholes, or flooding risks) at project sites and contribute to risk assessments that guide engineering decisions and hazard mitigation plans. • Work as a Subject Matter Expert in Risk Assessment workshops. • Design and recommend slope improvement measures (such as slope stabilization techniques, rock anchor design) to address unstable or weak rock conditions. • Advise and collaborate with engineers, architects, and planners to ensure that geological findings are integrated into project designs and construction plans. • Review and interpret geological data and make design recommendations that adhere to current design standards, making sure that project plans meet all relevant geological, geotechnical guidelines, and constructability considerations. • Monitor and interpret data from ongoing site investigations and instrumentation (such as readings from soil tests, slope monitors, or groundwater gauges) during construction. If new geological issues arise during a project, address these emerging concerns in real time to maintain safety • Develop drilling program plans and lead the teams through execution. • Keep up-to-date with the latest advancements in geology and geotechnical engineering. Continuously broaden your knowledge and skills to apply current best practices and scientific developments in their work • Serve as a mentor for Junior and Mid-level Geologists. • Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed. Education and Licensure • Bachelor’s degree in Geology or related field. (required) • Advanced degree in Engineering Geology or related field. (preferred) • Current Professional Geologist License (CA). (required) • Current Certified Engineering Geologist License (CA). (required) Skills, Experience And Qualifications • A minimum of 15 years of experience in Geology or Engineering Geology, with a focus on major infrastructure projects; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required) • Demonstrated experience with large public infrastructure projects (such as dams, levees, spillways, water conveyance facilities, or other related structures), demonstrating the ability to meet rigorous technical standards and work effectively with public agency stakeholders. (required) • Subject matter expert level knowledge of Engineering Geology, slope stability, landslides mitigation, Dam and Spillway Design and evaluation. (required) • Proven experience with rock anchor (Spot, Slab, Wall) design. • Familiarity with industry standards, current ASTM standards, and with related Federal Engineering Manuals and Engineering Regulations. (required) • Demonstrated experience leading QA/QC processes in regard to rock anchors, spot, and slab anchor construction. Ensuring compliance with project specifications and quality requirements. (required) • Excellent communication and coordination skills for working with interdisciplinary teams and clients, with the ability to clearly convey complex technical information and collaborate effectively across different engineering disciplines. (required) • Proven experience mentoring and developing mid-career engineers or junior staff in technical skills, project responsibilities, and best practices in Geology and Engineering Geology. (required) • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills for diagnosing material performance issues and implementing effective solutions. (required) • Field work and overnight travel may be required. • Current OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training and refreshers. (preferred) • Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be required. • Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required) This opportunity will be posted for at least five days. Below are the potential compensation ranges that we in good faith believe are applicable for this role at the time of this posting and are only applicable for jobs to be performed in the specified location(s) below. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Geosyntec’s total compensation package for employees. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, skill set and location. • Minimum Pay: $120.00/hour / Maximum Pay: $150.00/hour (California) We offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees.