Program Manager, Geologist

About the role

Haley & Aldrich is seeking a Senior Technical Expert/Program Manager, Geologist to join a growing team of technical professionals. The position provides strategic and technical leadership for nationwide environmental work serving industrial, manufacturing, energy, and real‑estate clients. It is a full‑time role based in Greenville, SC (preferred) with additional options in Charlotte, NC, or Raleigh, NC. The role involves leading multidisciplinary teams, overseeing site investigation, remediation, and regulatory strategy, and supporting junior staff through regular in‑office participation.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex projects and programs, managing teams of project managers and technical experts with focus on delivery, quality, financial performance, and health & safety.
• Develop team technical competence, knowledge of codes and regulations, and professional standards of practice for assigned tasks.
• Balance management responsibilities with technical strategy and client advocacy, ensuring project delivery aligns with professional standards and client expectations while building strong client relationships.
• Oversee program success, including contract negotiations, pricing, structure, processes, project planning and execution, resourcing, schedule, and financial management.
• Collaborate closely with project teams, providing oversight, observing health and safety processes, and gaining a working understanding of various consulting practice areas.
• Communicate regularly and effectively with clients, partners, subcontractors, regulators, and other stakeholders.
• Apply situational leadership and emotional intelligence to manage diverse stakeholders and team members.
• Plan and manage the development of geologic site‑characterization plans and oversee implementation of field investigation programs.
• Lead technical evaluation and interpretation of site‑characterization and geologic data, develop conceptual site models, and work with multidisciplinary team members to assess project impacts.
• Ensure all work complies with company and client health and safety protocols and demonstrate 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.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology or a related field.
• 16+ years of related work experience, including direct project management experience.
• Active Professional Geologist license.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to independently lead multidisciplinary project teams to achieve project and client goals.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and financial acumen.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint) and ability to learn additional software for financial management and project needs.
• Familiarity with industry‑standard geologic modeling software.
• Demonstrated experience providing technical leadership for complex environmental site investigations, remediation programs, or regulatory strategies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Geology or a 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.