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Keller Group
Our team specializes in deep foundations, ground improvement, excavation support, and grouting solutions designed for challenging Gulf Coast soil conditions, including soft soils, organic deposits, undocumented fills, and high groundwater environments.
Based in Houston, Keller supports projects throughout Eastern Texas and the Gulf Coast region. Our teams provide geotechnical solutions for petrochemical facilities, industrial plants, transportation infrastructure, marine developments, commercial construction, and flood protection projects.
Geotechnical expertise in Houston
Houston presents some of the most challenging geotechnical conditions in North America due to its young Gulf Coast sediments, soft soils, groundwater conditions, and ongoing subsidence concerns. Keller's Houston team has experience addressing:
- Soft and compressible Gulf Coast deposits
- Undocumented fills and organic soils
- High groundwater conditions
- Subsidence-related foundation challenges
- Petrochemical, marine, and industrial infrastructure
- Levee, embankment, and flood protection projects
Our geotechnical techniques
Key contacts
Matt Sotirin, PE, is a Business Development Manager at Keller North America.
Matt has over a decade of experience in the civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, and construction industries. With experience spanning engineering, sales, and business development, he brings a strong technical foundation combined with an understanding of strategic business planning, project delivery, and client relationship development. He works closely with clients and Keller's technical and operational teams to understand project challenges, identify opportunities for early engagement, and develop cost-effective solutions for complex geotechnical construction projects.
Matt Shaw is a Branch Manager at Keller North America.
Matt has over a decade of experience in heavy construction and geotechnical project delivery. He has progressed through roles including Project Manager and Senior Project Manager, leading complex projects and overseeing teams through all phases of execution. Matt holds a Bachelor of Science from Texas A&M University.
Steven Pirih is a Pre‑Construction Manager at Keller North America.
Steven has been with Keller since 2011 and has advanced through roles including Field Engineer, Assistant Project Manager, Project Manager, and Pre-Construction Manager. In his current role, he leads estimating, proposal development, and preconstruction efforts for complex geotechnical and foundation projects across the Gulf Coast region.
He holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and holds a Certificate in Construction Management from the University of Houston.
Featured projects
Industrial and manufacturing
Petrochemical Sump and Pipe Support
Keller completed the sheet pile and helical pile installation in restricted access conditions safely and on time in a busy petrochemical facility.
Tanks
Houston Fuel Oil Crude Expansion
Keller successfully stabilized the tanks without disconnecting and reconnecting the appurtenances (nozzles, ladders, etc.), saving the owner time and effort.
Institutional
Annunciation Church
Keller used techniques previously used for historic structures and real-time monitoring to communicate positive results to the Diocese and maintain the integrity of the historic structure.
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