Project Manager, Civil or Geotechnical Engineer

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

Job summary

Haley & Aldrich in Vienna, VA is seeking a Project Manager, Civil or Geotechnical Engineer to lead diverse design and construction projects for transportation and site development. The role combines technical leadership with client coordination in a growth‑oriented team.

Candidates should have a PE in Virginia, 8+ years geotechnical experience, and strong communication skills. The position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in civil engineering; Master's degree in geotechnical engineering preferred.
• Must be licensed as a Professional Engineer in Virginia or able to reciprocity within six months.
• Minimum of 8 years of geotechnical experience including site investigation, laboratory testing, geotechnical analysis, and geotechnical engineering construction support experience, including professional services consulting experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience managing geotechnical engineering projects from proposal to construction.
• Familiarity with AASHTO, Virginia DOT and other State Transportation guidelines, and alternative delivery/design build procurement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient at writing, review, and editing technical reports to meet scope and quality objectives and client expectations.
• Strong computer literacy skills including proficiency in industry standard software.
• OSHA 40-hr. HAZWOPER strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key member of our highly integrated, collaborative, and mutually motivated team on challenging high-profile design and construction projects, with a particular focus on transportation projects.
• Understand client needs and execute projects to achieve client and company goals.
• Develop work scopes and cost estimates for new opportunities.
• Be capable of managing financial and technical aspects of projects.
• Be effective in assigning and managing work.
• Execute projects to meet technical, quality, budgetary and scheduling requirements.
• Plan and direct geotechnical field observation and testing programs.
• Conduct geotechnical analyses and prepare geotechnical recommendations for design and construction projects, particularly deep foundation, embankment, ground improvement, and retaining wall design.
• Ability to work successfully in a single profit center, team-oriented and collaborative environment.
• Prepare project deliverables including reports, plans and specifications.
• Demonstrate very strong verbal communications and written skills including client deliverables and regulatory submittals.
• Demonstrate strong coaching and mentoring skills.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Project management

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Industry-standard software

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 a Project Manager, Civil or Geotechnical Engineer to work in a leadership 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, youwill:

• Serve as a key member of our highly integrated, collaborative, and mutually motivated team on challenging high-profile design and construction projects, with a particular focus on transportation projects.
• Understand client needs and execute projects to achieve client and company goals.
• Develop work scopes and cost estimates for new opportunities.
• Be capable of managing financial and technical aspects of projects.
• Be effective in assigning and managing work.
• Execute projects to meet technical, quality, budgetary and scheduling requirements.
• Plan and direct geotechnical field observation and testing programs.
• Conduct geotechnical analyses and prepare geotechnical recommendations for design and construction projects, particularly deep foundation, embankment, ground improvement, and retaining wall design.
• Ability to work successfully in a single profit center, team-oriented and collaborative environment.
• Prepare project deliverables including reports, plans and specifications.
• Demonstrate very strong verbal communications and written skills including client deliverables and regulatory submittals.
• Demonstrate strong coaching and mentoring skills.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

Minimum Skills andRequirements:

• Minimum of Bachelor of Science in civil engineering; Master's degree in geotechnical engineering preferred.
• Must be licensed as a Professional Engineer in Virginia or able to get reciprocity within six months.
• Minimum of 8 years of geotechnical experience including site investigation, laboratory testing, geotechnical analysis, and geotechnical engineering construction support experience, including professional services consulting experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience managing geotechnical engineering projects from proposal to construction.
• Familiarity with AASHTO, Virginia DOT and other State Transportation guidelines, and alternative delivery/design build procurement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
• Must be proficient at writing, review, and editing technical reports to meet scope and quality objectives and client expectations.
• Strong computer literacy skills including proficiency in industry standard software.
• OSHA 40-hr. HAZWOPER strongly preferred.

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 solidbenefits package.