Senior Project Manager, Geologist

Haley & Aldrich Inc.; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Haley & Aldrich in Ann Arbor, MI, seeks a Senior Project Manager, Geologist to lead multi-disciplinary projects for diverse clients in the built and natural environments. This full-time role offers hybrid work from our Ann Arbor office or remote arrangements and involves overseeing project delivery, safety, and client communication.

The ideal candidate has a geology degree, 12+ years PM experience, professional registration, strong leadership, and proficiency with MS Office; experience with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology or related field.
• 12+ years of related work experience including direct project management.
• Professional registration or certification, as applicable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management of multi-disciplinary project teams with a focus on project delivery, quality, financial performance, and health and safety.
• Demonstrate strong technical competence, knowledge of codes and regulations, and professional standards of practice to assigned tasks.
• Lead large, complex, or high-risk projects with multiple integrated services, and ensure those projects are executed to meet project, client, and regulatory objectives.
• Hold primary responsibility for 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.
• 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 and manage site characterization programs and coordinate field investigations.
• 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

Leadership

Communication

Financial acumen

Geology workflow

Geologic modeling software

Office 365

Interdisciplinary teams

Professional registration

Project management

Bachelor degree in Geology

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geology or related field

Master’s degree in Geology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

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 aSenior Project Manager, Geologist 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 afull-time position located in ourAnn Arbor, MI office or virtually.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

In this position, you will:

• Oversee day-to-day management of multi-disciplinary project teams with a focus on project delivery, quality, financial performance, and health and safety.
• Demonstrate strong technical competence, knowledge of codes and regulations, and professional standards of practice to assigned tasks.
• Lead large, complex, or high-risk projects with multiple integrated services, and ensure those projects are executed to meet project, client, and regulatory objectives.
• Hold primary responsibility for 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.
• 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 and manage site characterization programs and coordinate field investigations.
• 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

Minimum Skills and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology or related field.
• 12+ years of related work experience including direct project management 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 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.
• Demonstrated ability to work on interdisciplinary project teams.
• Familiarity with industry-standard geologic modeling software.

Preferred Skills

• Master’s degree in Geology or related field.
• 4+ years of project management and financial management experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project.
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER training and refresher updates.

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.

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.