Project Manager, Civil or Geotechnical Engineer

Haley & Aldrich; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Haley & Aldrich in Vienna, VA invites a Project Manager, Civil or Geotechnical Engineer to lead multi-disciplinary teams on diverse projects for public and private clients. This full-time position offers growth, exposure to geotechnical design, field investigations, and regulatory compliance.

You should have a Master’s in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering, 8+ years of experience, and a PE or equivalent. Strong leadership, communication, and financial acumen are essential.

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 with MS Office 365 and geotechnical software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management of project teams focusing on delivery, quality, financial performance, and health and safety.
• Ensure projects meet project, client, and regulatory objectives.
• Lead all aspects of the project lifecycle, including cost estimating, scheduling, subcontracting, resourcing, planning, execution, document prep and review, and financial management.
• Demonstrate technical competence, knowledge of codes and regulations, and professional standards of practice.
• 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

Project leadership

Communication skills

Financial acumen

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in Civil/Geotechnical Eng

Professional license/registration (PE)

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

GIS

Microsoft Office 365

SharePoint

Job description

Project Manager, Civil or Geotechnical Engineer

Vienna, VA, United States | req2140

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 a Project 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 a full-time position located in our Vienna, 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. Interested candidates should apply on our Careers page.

ACCOMMODATIONS FOR APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES AND LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY

Haley & Aldrich, an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.

In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans´ Readjustment Act of 1974, Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and pursuant to Executive Order 13166, applicants with disabilities or limited English proficiency that require accommodation in the job application process may contact 1-617-886-7400 for assistance.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.