Project Manager, Civil or Geotechnical Engineer

Haley & Aldrich Inc.; Vienna (VA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Competitive compensation

Solid benefits package

Job summary

Haley & Aldrich in Vienna, VA seeks a Project Manager, Civil or Geotechnical Engineer to lead technical teams on diverse projects. Full-time position with responsibilities across lifecycle, cost control, scheduling, and compliance. Strong communication, leadership, and geotechnical acumen are essential.

Salary range reported: $115,000–$140,000 annually; actual compensation based on education and experience. Office-based role in Vienna, VA with competitive benefits and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of related experience.
• Professional registration or certification, as applicable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to independently lead project teams to achieve project and client goals and objectives.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and financial acumen.
• Proficient computer literacy including the MS Office 365 suite and ability to learn software for financial management and client needs.
• Familiarity with geotechnical analysis software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management of project teams with focus on delivery, quality, financials and safety.
• Ensure projects meet project, client and regulatory objectives.
• Lead all aspects of the project lifecycle: cost estimating, scheduling, subcontracting, resourcing, planning, execution and financial management.
• Demonstrate technical competence and knowledge of codes and professional standards.
• Collaborate with project teams, field staff and stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively with clients, partners and regulators.
• Coach and mentor staff for high‑quality project tasks and deliverables.
• Plan and manage field investigation programs for geotechnical projects.
• Lead technical evaluations, design efforts and procurement support on geotechnical projects.
• Plan work per safety protocols and uphold company safety behaviors.

Skills

Project leadership

Communication skills

Financial acumen

MS Office 365 proficiency

Geotechnical software familiarity

Education

Master’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering

Professional registration or certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

GIS

Job description

Find your path and enjoy the journey at Haley & Aldrich. With us, you’ll tackle clients’ most meaningful challenges in the built and natural environments – and, in turn, build stronger communities. You’ll work with teams of passionate colleagues, driven by a commitment to technical excellence and continuous learning.

As a company, we aim to build a world where communities go beyond resilience, embracing change as an opportunity to enhance safety, well-being, and quality of life. Join us to accelerate this vision and your professional development.

We are looking to add new talent to our growing team! We are currently seeking aProject Manager, Civil or Geotechnical Engineer to work in a technical support role with highly skilled professionals on diverse project teams in a dynamic environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing group and company and get involved in a variety of projects for a diverse range of clients. This is afull-time position located in ourVienna, VA office.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

In this position, you will:

• Oversee day-to-day management of project teams with a focus on project delivery, quality, financial performance, and health and safety.
• Ensure projects are executed to meet project, client, and regulatory objectives.
• Lead all aspects of the project lifecycle, including cost estimating and proposal preparation, scheduling, subcontracting, resourcing, project planning, execution, document preparation and review, and financial management.
• Demonstrate technical competence, knowledge of codes and regulations, and professional standards of practice to assigned tasks.
• Collaborate closely with the project team, supporting field teams, providing oversight and observing health and safety processes and procedures.
• Regularly and effectively communicate with clients, partners, subcontractors, regulators, and other stakeholders.
• Coach, mentor, and support staff to facilitate knowledge transfer and ensure high-quality execution of project tasks, technical reports, and deliverables.
• Plan and manage complex field investigation programs for geotechnical projects.
• Lead project technical assessments and design efforts or tasks, including geotechnical evaluations, design and contract package development, and construction procurement support on geotechnical projects.
• Plan all work in accordance with company and client health and safety protocols.
• Demonstrate the company’s foundational safety behaviors.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

Minimum Skills and Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of related experience.
• Professional registration or certification, as applicable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to independently lead project teams to achieve project and client goals and objectives.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and financial acumen.
• Proficient computer literacy skills, including the use of the Microsoft Office 365 suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint) and the ability to learn various software needed to support financial management, diverse project needs, and client requirements.
• Familiarity with the application of relevant geotechnical analysis software.

Preferred Skills:

• 1+ years of related project management, financial management, or task management experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and GIS.
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER training and refresher updates.

The salary range for this position in Vienna, VA is $115,000 - $140,000 annually. Actual compensation will be based upon a variety of factors such as education, related work experience, certificates, skills, and current market conditions. Haley & Aldrich reviews salary ranges each quarter to assess competitiveness with the market.

About Haley & Aldrich

Haley & Aldrich is committed to solving our clients’ most meaningful challenges in the built and natural environments. Our team of 1,000+ engineers and scientists across the United States draws inspiration from one mission: to work closely with clients as they navigate change to create safer, more robust places to live and work. Since our founding in 1957, organizations across the public and private sectors have relied on us for technical excellence and empathetic leadership that achieve results and secure a thriving tomorrow. Find us at haleyaldrich.com and LinkedIn.

Haley & Aldrich is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, age, disability, veteran, or any other legally protected status. We offer excellent career growth, a highly competitive total compensation plan, and a solid benefits package.