Project Manager, Geotechnical Engineer

Haley & Aldrich, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Haley & Aldrich is seeking a Project Manager, Geotechnical Engineer to lead diverse geotechnical projects in the New York metro area. The role involves overseeing project teams, ensuring safety, managing costs, and coordinating with clients across multiple locations including New York City, White Plains, and Parsippany.

The candidate should have a Master’s in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering, 8+ years of experience, and professional registration.

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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management of project teams with a focus on project delivery, quality, financial performance, and health and safety.
• Ensure projects meet objectives for scope, client satisfaction, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead all aspects of the project lifecycle including cost estimating, scheduling, subcontracting, resourcing, and financial management.
• Demonstrate technical competence and familiarity with codes and professional standards.
• Collaborate with project and field teams, providing oversight and ensuring health and safety processes.
• Communicate effectively with clients, partners, subcontractors, regulators and stakeholders.
• Coach and mentor staff to ensure high-quality execution of tasks and deliverables.
• Plan and manage complex field investigation programs for geotechnical projects.

Skills

Lead project teams

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Financial acumen

MS Office 365 proficiency

Geotechnical analysis software

Education

Master’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering

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 a Project Manager, 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 New York City, NY; White Plains, NY; or Parsippany, NJ offices.

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 New York City, NY; White Plains, NY; and Parsippany, NJ is $120,000 - $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.