Senior Project Manager, Geologist

Haley & Aldrich; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Haley & Aldrich is seeking a Senior Project Manager, Geologist to lead multi-disciplinary teams in delivering diverse geologic projects across the United States. The role supports client objectives, regulatory adherence, and high-quality reporting from our Ann Arbor, MI office or a virtual setting.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years of PM experience in geology, professional registration, and strong communication; willingness to mentor staff and manage project budgets in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology or related field.
• 12+ years of related work experience including direct project management experience.
• Professional registration or certification.
• 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 MS Office 365 Suite and the ability to learn software for financial management, diverse project needs, and client requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to work on interdisciplinary project teams.
• Familiarity with industry-standard geologic modeling software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management of multi-disciplinary project teams with a focus on project delivery, quality, financial performance, and health and safety.
• Lead large, complex, or high-risk projects with multiple integrated services, ensuring alignment with project and client objectives.
• Hold primary responsibility for all aspects of the project life cycle including cost estimating, scheduling, subcontracting, resourcing, planning, execution, and financial management.
• Collaborate closely with the project team, support field teams, provide oversight, and observe health and safety processes.
• Regularly communicate with clients, partners, subcontractors, regulators and other stakeholders.
• Direct, coach, and support staff to ensure high-quality project execution and professional growth.
• Plan and manage site characterization programs and coordinate field investigations.
• Lead evaluation and interpretation of site characterization and geologic data; develop conceptual site models with multidisciplinary team.
• Plan all work following health and safety protocols.

Skills

Project leadership

Communication

Team management

Financial acumen

Client liaison

Regulatory knowledge

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Proficient MS Office

Geologic modeling software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology or related field

Master's degree in Geology or related field

Professional registration or certification

Tools

Geologic modeling software

Microsoft Project

GIS software

Excel

Job description

Senior Project Manager, Geologist

2 Locations Available | req2115

Job available in these locations:

Ann Arbor, MI, United States

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 Senior 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 a full-time position located in our Ann 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.

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.