Senior Geotechnical PM for Civil & Transportation Projects

Haley & Aldrich Inc.; Vienna, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; 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

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.