Project Manager, Environmental Engineer or Geologist

Haley & Aldrich; Costa Mesa (CA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Competitive total compensation plan

Solid benefits package

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm in Costa Mesa, CA seeks a Project Manager, Environmental Engineer, or Geologist. This full-time hybrid role involves overseeing project teams, ensuring quality and financial performance, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering or Geology, 8-12 years of experience, and excellent communication skills. The salary range is $115,000 - $140,000 annually, based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of related experience required.
• Professional registration or certification is a plus.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management of project teams.
• Lead all aspects of the project life cycle.
• Plan and manage field investigations.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Financial acumen

Regulatory knowledge (California)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering or Geology

Tools

Microsoft Office 365 Suite

Job description

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.

We are currently seeking a Project Manager, Environmental Engineer or Geologist to work in a project management 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, hybrid position located in our Costa Mesa, CA office.

Responsibilities

• 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 life cycle including cost estimating and proposal preparation, scheduling, subcontracting, resourcing, project planning, execution, document preparation and review, and financial management.
• 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 field investigations, including pre-design data collection and/or pilot testing data collection programs.
• Lead project teams with the technical evaluation and interpretation of site characterization and geologic data, develop conceptual site models, and work with other multidisciplinary team members to assess the impact to project goals.
• Plan all work in accordance with company and client health and safety protocols.
• Demonstrate the company’s foundational safety behaviors.

Skills/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering or Geology.
• 8-12 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 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.
• Working knowledge of California regulatory frameworks pertinent to the work.

Preferred Skills

• Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering or Geology.
• 2+ years of related project management, financial management, or task management experience.
• Demonstrated competency and understanding of soil, groundwater, sediment and air investigation and treatment approaches/technologies.
• Hydrogeologic experience, including developing site conceptual models and assessment of fate and transport of contaminants.
• Design and construction experience with environmental remediation projects.
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER training and refresher updates desirable.

The salary range for this position in Costa Mesa, CA 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.

Note to external search firms

Haley & Aldrich does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Please do not send resumes to Haley & Aldrich employees. Please work through a Talent Acquisition Manager.