Program Manager, Geologist

Haley & Aldrich•Greenville, SC

35d•Hybrid

About The Position

Haley & Aldrich is seeking a Senior Technical Expert/Program Manager, Geologist to provide strategic and technical leadership for the direction and delivery of nationwide environmental work serving industrial and manufacturing, energy and real estate clients. This role involves leading multidisciplinary teams and complex programs focused on site investigation, remediation, and regulatory strategy. The successful candidate will guide the development of conceptual site models, establish technically sound approaches aligned with regulatory frameworks, and ensure client objectives are met while upholding safety culture. Regular in-office participation is expected for team integration, junior-staff development, collaboration, and engagement in company culture. A Professional Geologist license is required, with a Georgia license or the ability to obtain one through reciprocity being preferred. Experience with Georgia environmental regulations is also preferred.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Geology or related field.
16+ 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 multi-disciplinary 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, SharePoint) and the ability to learn various software needed to support financial management, diverse project needs, and client requirements.
Familiarity with industry-standard geologic modeling software.
Active Professional Geologist license.
Demonstrated experience providing technical leadership for complex environmental site investigations, remediation programs, or regulatory strategies.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Geology or related field.
6+ years of project management and financial management experience.
OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER training and refresher updates.
Georgia Professional Geologist license or ability to obtain Georgia licensure through reciprocity.
Experience navigating Georgia environmental regulations.
Experience supporting environmental programs for industrial and manufacturing clients across multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

Draw from diverse experience to lead complex projects and programs, potentially leading teams of project managers and technical experts with a focus on delivery, quality, financial performance, and health and safety.
Lead the development of team technical competence, knowledge of codes and regulations, and professional standards of practice.
Balance management responsibilities with technical strategy and client advocacy, ensuring project delivery aligns with professional standards and client expectations, and developing strong client relationships.
Hold primary responsibility for the success of programs including contract negotiations, pricing, structure and processes, project planning and execution, resourcing, schedule, and financial management.
Collaborate closely to support project teams, providing oversight, observing health and safety processes and procedures, and developing a working understanding of various consulting practice areas.
Regularly and effectively communicate with clients, partners, subcontractors, regulators, and other stakeholders.
Apply situational leadership and emotional intelligence to facilitate management of diverse stakeholders and team members.
Plan and manage the development of geologic site characterization plans and oversee the implementation of field investigation programs.
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.
Ensure all work is performed in accordance with company and client health and safety protocols.
Demonstrate the company’s foundational safety behaviors.
Serve as the technical lead for site investigation, remediation, and regulatory strategy supporting industrial and manufacturing clients nationwide.
Maintain regular in-office participation to support team integration, junior-staff development, collaboration, and engagement in company culture and activities.