Project Manager, Environmental Engineer or Geologist

Haley & Aldrich; Walnut Creek (CA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Haley & Aldrich is seeking a Project Manager, Environmental Engineer or Geologist to lead complex environmental projects across Walnut Creek, Oakland, and San Jose. You will oversee scope, schedule, budget, and safety while coordinating multidisciplinary teams on remedial investigations, site characterization, remediation, and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes client communications, data interpretation, and delivering high-quality reports and submittals, within a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, or related field.
• California local Bay Area environmental consulting experience; project management experience preferred.
• PE or PG registration, as appropriate.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to lead project teams and manage scope, schedule, and budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day project execution with accountability for scope, schedule, budget, quality, and health and safety.
• Manage the full project lifecycle: scoping, cost estimating, scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and financial management.
• Plan and manage site characterization programs and oversee field investigations.
• Interpret geologic/site characterization data and develop conceptual site models.
• Prepare and review work plans, technical reports, and regulatory submittals.
• Communicate with clients, subcontractors, regulators, and stakeholders.
• Coach staff and ensure quality and knowledge transfer.

Skills

Project management

Communications

Leadership

Budget/financial acumen

interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering/Geology

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Teams

SharePoint

Job description

Project Manager, Environmental Engineer or Geologist

3 Locations Available | req2142

Job available in these locations:

• Walnut Creek, CA, United States
• Oakland, CA, United States
• San Jose, CA, United States

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, Environmental Engineer or Geologist to work in a technical project manager 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, local hybrid position located in our Walnut Creek, CA; Oakland, CA; or San Jose, CA office. In this role, you will manage and execute complex environmental projects throughout the Bay Area, with an emphasis on remedial investigations, site characterization, remediation, and regulatory compliance. You will lead multidisciplinary teams and be accountable for project scope, schedule, budget, technical quality, and health and safety performance.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

In this position, you will:

• Lead day-to-day project execution with accountability for scope, schedule, budget, quality, and health and safety.
• Manage the full project lifecycle, including scoping, cost estimating, proposal support, scheduling, subcontractor coordination, resource planning, and financial management.
• Plan and manage site characterization programs, including coordination of field investigations and oversight of field teams.
• Evaluate and interpret geologic and site characterization data, develop conceptual site models, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet project objectives.
• Prepare and/or review work plans, technical reports, and regulatory submittals.
• Communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors, regulators, and other stakeholders.
• Coach and mentor staff and review work products to support consistent quality and knowledge transfer.
• 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:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, or related field.
• Minimum 812 years of relevant local Bay Area environmental consulting experience, including direct project management experience.
• California Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) registration, as appropriate.
• 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 software needed to support financial management, diverse project needs, and client requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to work on interdisciplinary project teams.

Preferred Skills:

• Master's degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, or related field.
• 2+ years of project management and financial management experience.
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER training and current refresher updates.

The salary range for this position in Walnut Creek, CA; Oakland, CA; or San Jose, CA is $115,000-$145,000 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.

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.