Exponent
Senior Manager
Atlanta, GA, US
- Original posting date
- Oct 26, 2026
- Last checked
- Nov 2, 2026
- Last seen
- Nov 2, 2026
- Employment type
- FULL_TIME
- Source closing date
- Oct 26, 2027
Saved job description
About Exponent
Exponent is the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with the depth and breadth of expertise to solve our clients’ most profoundly unique, unprecedented, and urgent challenges.
Our vision is to engage multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower clients with solutions that create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world. For over five decades, we've connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrow's solutions to advise clients as they innovate technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability.
Join our team of experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities and extensive experience spanning a variety of industries. At Exponent, you’ll contribute to the diverse pool of ideas, talents, backgrounds, and experiences that drives our collaborative teamwork and breakthrough insights. Plus, we help you grow your career through mentoring, sponsorship, and a culture of learning. Thanks for your interest in joining our team!
Key statistics:
950+ Consultants
640+ Ph.D.s
90+ Disciplines
30+ Offices globally
Our Opportunity
We are currently seeking a Senior Manager for our Construction Consulting Practice in our offices in Atlanta, GA; Houston, TX and Alexandria, VA. In this role, you will work as part of a dynamic and diverse team advising and assisting utility clients on large and complex projects. We are looking for experienced consultants to lead and further expand our services to utilities, oil and gas, energy, data centers, infrastructure, and transportation.
You will be responsible for
Growing our consulting business with a particular focus on expanding and managing client relationships in the following areas: utilities, oil and gas, energy, data centers, infrastructure, and transportation
Identifying, developing, and securing new business opportunities and promoting Exponent’s service offerings
Serving as main liaison between clients and Exponent
Advising and assisting clients in areas of construction disputes and advisory
Promoting Exponent's expertise by meeting with potential clients, presenting at conferences, writing thought leadership articles and white papers, and conducting seminars
Managing performance of Exponent’s team and quality of our services and deliverables
Recruiting, developing, and mentoring staff
You will have the following skills and qualifications
B.S. in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or another relevant field. Advanced degree(s) and registration are desirable
Minimum 15 years of experience work experience in construction dispute resolution and/or advisory roles
Significant experience in utilities, oil and gas, energy, data centers, infrastructure, and transportation industries
Proven business development and client management track record, and the ability to attract projects to support full-time staff
Life @ Exponent
To learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit the following links:http[local path removed]
We value and encourage diversity, equity and inclusion across all facets of our firm. Having a team built of people with different backgrounds, skills and perspectives allows us to provide better value to our clients and enjoy an enriched work environment.
Our firm is committed to offering a variety of programs and resources to support health and well-being. We believe that providing competitive benefits, as well as compensation and recognition programs, empowers our staff to do work that makes a difference.
Work Environment
At Exponent, we have found that in-person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial for development, for realizing the full potential of our talented and diverse teams, and for building a more inclusive workplace where all have a sense of belonging. In our offices, you can expect a supportive culture and a collaborative, dynamic, multi-disciplinary work environment. Our consultants engage in-person in the office unless they are traveling for client work or other business activities.
We value the rich lives our colleagues enjoy outside of work and understand that work/life balance is critical to our employees and their well-being. Consultants have the autonomy to balance their work and personal schedules so you can meet with clients, visit inspection sites, attend conferences, and make time for priorities outside of work, too. It is this flexible, agile work style and working hours that allow our teams to drive innovation and results in their own ways, while meeting the needs of clients. #LI-Onsite
Compensation
Our consultants are rewarded for their technical and business contributions and have an opportunity to plan for future success and career growth. Exponent's total compensation plan is consistent with its expectations of the quality and quantity of work performed and with the professional standards set by Exponent. At the Manager level and above, total compensation includes base salary, annual bonus, and 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.
The base salary range for this position is depending on experience and capabilities which will be assessed during the interview process.
Salary Range
USD $180,000.00 - USD $275,000.00 /Yr.
Benefits you will enjoy
Access benefits information on our Life @ Exponent page:http[local path removed]
Exponent is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.
If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at HR-Accommodations@exponent.com.
Job Locations
US-GA-Atlanta US-TX-Houston US-VA-Alexandria
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