Senior Project Manager, Civil/Environmental Engineer

Haley & Aldrich; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Haley & Aldrich seeks an experienced environmental engineer to lead remediation projects across New Jersey and Pennsylvania from Princeton, NJ. You will manage design, permitting, cost control, and client relations, while mentoring staff to deliver high‑quality technical reports and deliverables.

The role requires a BS in civil/environmental engineering, 8–10 years of relevant experience, and a NJ P.E. license or reciprocity within six months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in civil or environmental engineering.
• 8–10 years of relevant experience in environmental regulations, investigation, remediation design and compliance.
• New Jersey PE license required, or ability to obtain reciprocity within six months of hire.
• Experience with design plans, permit applications and technical specifications for NJ remediation projects.
• Experience with NJDEP investigation/remediation processes.
• Strong project management, scheduling, cost control, and client relationship skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to write/edit technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental remediation projects with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Prepare proposals, project reports, and regulatory submissions.
• Oversee project lifecycle: scope, cost, schedule, subcontracting, and safety.
• Direct, coach, and develop staff for high-quality project execution.
• Plan and direct environmental field testing and design-phase documentation.
• Collaborate with clients, regulators, and partners to achieve objectives.

Skills

Environmental remediation

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Client communication

Financial management

Team leadership

NJDEP knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Master's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office 365 Suite

CAD/Civil3D

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.

This full‑time position is located in Princeton, NJ, Holicong, PA, or Cherry Hill, NJ.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Serve as a key member of the environmental remediation group to work collaboratively with a passionate team supporting a wide variety of clients with complex and challenging investigation and remediation projects.
• Prepare proposals, project reports / deliverables, and regulatory compliance submissions.
• Oversee day‑to‑day management of multi‑disciplinary project teams to develop complete site/civil/remediation design packages and permit applications for construction with a focus on project delivery, quality, financial performance, and health and safety.
• Lead large, complex, or high‑risk projects with multiple integrated services, and ensure these projects are executed to meet project, client, and regulatory objectives.
• Hold primary responsibility for 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 strong technical competence, knowledge of codes and regulations, and professional standards of practice to assigned tasks.
• Plan and direct environmental field observation and testing programs, including laboratory test selection and data evaluation.
• Lead development of technical approaches, specifically as related to preparing design‑phase documents (design reports, design drawings, technical specifications), obtaining project permits, and implementing remedial construction.
• Manage and develop remedial alternative assessments and cost analyses, remedial action work plans, and construction cost estimates.
• Manage and implement treatability tests, pilot tests, and pre‑design investigations.
• Administer and/or manage construction‑phase engineering support including submittals review, contractor pay requisitions, change orders, and requests for information.
• 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.
• Regularly direct, coach, and support staff to ensure high‑quality project execution, focusing on developing team skills for professional growth and delivering comprehensive technical reports and deliverables.
• Plan all work in accordance with company and client health and safety protocols.
• Demonstrate the company’s foundational safety behaviors.

Work collaboratively on all aspects of the project to address client goals and objectives; with primary focus on:

• Developing investigation design submissions for Superfund and New Jersey regulatory programs.
• Developing remedial design submissions for inclusion in bid packages.
• Developing remedial alternative analysis assessments and remedial action work plans.

Minimum Skills and Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelor of Science in civil or environmental engineering.
• Minimum 8 to 10 years of relevant experience in environmental regulations, environmental investigation, remediation design and compliance, along with environmental construction support experience.
• New Jersey PE license required, or ability to obtain reciprocity within six months of hire.
• Experience with the preparation of design plans, permit applications and technical specifications for remediation of New Jersey contaminated sites, including earthwork and site/civil aspects of remedial construction projects.
• Demonstrated experience in all phases of NJDEP investigation and remediation process.
• Experience with managing and evaluating large environmental data sets to develop conclusions and recommendations relative to remedial strategy.
• Experience managing all phases of environmental projects including delegation of work, schedule, cost, quality and client relationship.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to technical details, 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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, and strategic thinking skills. Must be proficient at writing, reviewing and editing technical reports to meet scope and quality objectives and client expectations.
• Advanced knowledge of the local, state and federal regulatory landscape and proven negotiation skills with federal, state and local regulators.
• OSHA 40‑Hour HAZWOPER training and refresher updates, and strong commitment to safety.

Preferred Skills

• Master’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related field.
• 12+ years of professional environmental consulting experience with SUPERFUND sediment remediation and CERCLA.
• 4+ years of project management and financial management experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Project and CAD/Civil3D and GIS software.
• Construction and/or construction management experience with civil and environmental projects.

The salary range for this position in Cherry Hill, NJ and Princeton, NJ is $120,000 - $140,000 annually. Actual compensation will be based on 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.

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.