Jobs at Certerra

Supports project managers in coordinating underground utility locating and subsurface investigation projects. Responsibilities include managing permits, 811/DigAlert tickets, field crews, traffic control, inspections, schedules, safety documentation, project files, client communications, quality control, change orders, billing support, and closeout activities. The role ensures field readiness, regulatory compliance, accurate documentation, timely delivery, and effective communication among crews, clients, inspectors, engineers, and public agencies.

Provides administrative support to the San Leandro office and management team. Responsibilities include answering phones, filing and maintaining records, assisting with payroll, billing, accounts payable and receivable, creating Salesforce opportunities, and supporting office operations. The role requires strong organization, attention to detail, communication skills, Microsoft 365 and Excel proficiency, and experience with administrative processes and business software.

Project Engineer supporting geotechnical and materials-testing projects through field investigations, sampling, drill-hole and test-pit logging, data analysis, site observations, calculations, and report preparation. The role includes evaluating foundations, roads, and engineered structures; managing project and site safety; coordinating teams and clients; prioritizing workloads; resolving issues; and ensuring projects meet goals. Candidates need a civil engineering degree, five years of experience, strong communication skills, and experience with retaining-wall design, GeoStudio Slope/W, AutoCAD, GIS, and Microsoft Office.

Develop and execute regional business development strategies for instrumentation and monitoring services across West Coast infrastructure, construction, energy, utility, and public-sector markets. Responsibilities include prospecting, managing sales pipelines, building client relationships, leading proposals and presentations, negotiating contracts, meeting revenue targets, analyzing market opportunities, maintaining CRM records, forecasting sales, and coordinating with technical and operations teams. Extensive travel throughout the assigned territory is required.

Manages client relationships and technical testing, inspection, engineering, and certification projects. Responsibilities include preparing proposals, coordinating laboratory schedules, tracking project progress, maintaining Salesforce records, explaining testing standards, supporting business development, and representing the company at customer meetings and industry events. The role collaborates with engineering, laboratory, quality, and accounting teams and requires occasional travel and laboratory work.

Analyzes and validates structural and geotechnical monitoring data from instrumentation systems, prepares engineering reports, supports monitoring plan improvements, and maintains data databases and QA/QC procedures. Collaborates with project engineers and field technicians, communicates findings to clients, and supports timely decision-making across infrastructure projects.

Lead the company-wide nondestructive testing business by selling, managing, and performing NDT services. Provide technical guidance, oversee QA/QC and growth strategy, develop training programs, interpret inspection procedures, and promote health and safety. The role requires leadership across project teams and travel up to 50% of the time.

Supports the research, design, prototyping, testing, maintenance, and repair of geophysical instrumentation, electronics, and data acquisition systems. Develops physics- and electronics-based models, assists with equipment fabrication, survey design, quality assurance, software systems, and field projects. The role collaborates with scientists, engineers, geophysicists, and technicians and requires occasional travel, field work, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Processes, analyzes, and interprets geophysical data, especially electrical resistivity and seismic datasets. Troubleshoots data acquisition equipment, supports survey design and technical report writing, integrates GPS and surveying data, and completes project documentation. The role may include limited fieldwork, requires adherence to OSHA and MSHA safety requirements, and supports project engineers and senior management.

Manage multiple subsurface imaging and utility locating projects from planning through completion. Responsibilities include coordinating field teams, staffing, schedules, budgets, contracts, safety compliance, billing, progress reporting, client meetings, technical reviews, change-order calculations, proposals, and project profitability. The role also provides staff leadership, mentoring, training, technical guidance, client and agency liaison, public presentations, and marketing support for Certerra Subsurface.

Manage accounts receivable, recover outstanding client payments, maintain account records, prepare and audit invoices, establish projects, issue preliminary lien notices and compliance forms, create project reports, and support project and business managers. The role requires strong organization, attention to detail, client communication, research, problem-solving, deadline management, and proficiency with Word, Excel, and Adobe.

The Project Accountant manages accounts receivable, client payment follow-up, invoicing, project setup, compliance documentation, project reporting, and administrative support for project and business managers. The role requires strong organization, attention to detail, deadline management, client communication, problem-solving, and proficiency with Word, Excel, and Adobe in a fast-paced team environment.

Leads regional proposal and marketing efforts, including RFP analysis, proposal strategy, compliance tracking, writing, editing, presentations, and quality control. Manages schedules, proposal materials, brand consistency, marketing resources, and coordination with internal teams and subconsultants. Supports marketing campaigns and regional proposal personnel while meeting strict deadlines in a remote environment.

Leads engineering oversight across office, laboratory, and field operations; maintains accreditations; signs final affidavits; mentors staff; provides technical guidance; manages projects, budgets, contracts, billing, and profit and loss; reviews structural and civil plans; performs site calculations; supports proposals and client communications; and tracks opportunities and projects in Salesforce.

Collect, analyze, process, model, and visualize geophysical and earth science data; integrate GPS and surveying data; write reports; maintain and transport field equipment; support field monitoring projects in remote and challenging environments. The role requires extensive travel, outdoor fieldwork, equipment handling, troubleshooting, office support, and collaboration with scientists, engineers, and project leads.

Develops and executes regional business development strategies for instrumentation and monitoring services across Northeast infrastructure and construction markets. Responsibilities include prospecting, pipeline generation, client presentations, contract negotiation, market analysis, strategic partnerships, account expansion, CRM management, forecasting, and achieving sales targets. The role builds relationships with engineering firms, contractors, owners, public agencies, and developers while coordinating with technical and operations teams. Extensive travel throughout the Northeast Corridor is required.

Performs field inspections and testing of construction materials, geotechnical laboratory and field testing, daily reporting, and data review. Supports project proposals, estimating, budgets, invoicing, and client specification compliance. May assist with training and supervision of junior staff. The role requires physical fieldwork, driving company vehicles, and a career path toward project management.

Supports geotechnical and structural monitoring programs for infrastructure and construction projects. Responsibilities include developing instrumentation plans, coordinating instrument installation, analyzing monitoring data, preparing technical reports, establishing alert thresholds, coordinating field teams and subcontractors, conducting site visits, communicating with project stakeholders, and supporting proposals. The role combines office-based engineering, project coordination, and frequent fieldwork throughout the New York metropolitan area.