Senior Project Manager, Geotechnical Engineer

Haley & Aldrich Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total compensation plan

Solid benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Haley & Aldrich Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager, Geotechnical Engineer to join their team in North Carolina. In this full-time role, you will manage multidisciplinary project teams and ensure successful delivery of geotechnical projects. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree and at least 10 years of experience in geotechnical engineering and project management. You'll be involved in a variety of projects for diverse clients, with an emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of geotechnical work experience, including direct project management experience.
• Ability to independently lead project teams to achieve project and client goals and objectives.
• Strong attention to detail and financial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day management of multi‑disciplinary project teams.
• Lead large, complex, or high‑risk projects ensuring regulatory objectives.
• Plan and manage geotechnical projects with a focus on safety.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Project management

Technical competence

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office 365 Suite

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

We are looking to add new talent to our growing team! We are currently seeking a Senior 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 one of our offices in Charlotte NC, Cary NC, or Greenville SC.

DUTIES/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, and ensure those projects are executed to meet project, client, and regulatory objectives.
• Demonstrate strong technical competence, knowledge of codes and regulations, and professional standards of practice to assigned tasks.
• 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.
• 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 complex field investigation programs for geotechnical projects.
• Lead the performance of geotechnical evaluations, design efforts, design and contract package development, construction procurement support, and possess the ability to function as Engineer of Record on geotechnical design projects.
• Play a significant leadership role on geotechnical construction projects involving construction quality control and field/laboratory testing.
• 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.
• 10+ years of geotechnical work experience, including direct project management experience.
• Professional registration or certification, as applicable.
• Experience on infrastructure/DOT projects (ports, bridges, etc.) and familiarity with AASHTO/FHWA design requirements.
• 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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with the application of relevant geotechnical analysis software.

Preferred Skills

• 4+ years of project management and financial management experience.
• Familiarity with the application of AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D.
• OSHA 40‑Hour HAZWOPER training and refresher updates desirable.

We offer excellent career growth, a highly competitive total compensation plan, and a solid benefits package.

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.

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.