• Geotechnical Section Manager

    CHA Consulting, Inc. (Albany, NY)


    Join Us:

    Protect the Environment as a Geotechnical Section Manager — Protect, Restore, and Lead

     

    Are you ready to make a meaningful impact by applying your advanced engineering and environmental expertise to complex challenges? Do you excel at solving intricate problems and leading projects that safeguard the natural environment, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster healthier, more sustainable communities?

     

    CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking aGeotechnical Section Managerto join ourEnvironmental TeaminAlbany, NY; Atlanta, GA; or Boston, NYand serve as a leader in our geotechnical discipline. This is your opportunity to take ownership of high-impact projects, mentor emerging engineers and scientists, and help protect communities for a brighter, more resilient future.

    What You'll Do:

    + Organize, direct, and coordinate activities related to environmental projects, including site investigation, remediation, hazardous materials management, and ecological permitting—from initial assessment through planning and design

    + Collaborate with environmental team leadership to manage and motivate a high-performing group of technical professionals, ensuring excellence in project delivery and achieving team utilization goals

    + Effectively manage project budgets, scope, and schedules to deliver successful outcomes for critical environmental initiatives

    + Engage with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to ensure project requirements are met and expectations are exceeded throughout each phase

    What You Bring:

    + Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering or related discipline required

    + Minimum of 4 years of discipline-specific engineering experience; previous project or team management experience preferred

    + Professional Engineer (PE) license required

    + Advanced proficiency in engineering, computational, and modeling software (Settle 3D, Slide, LPILE, Revit, AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.), as well as Microsoft Office

    + Strong knowledge of QA/QC procedures, business practices, and engineering laws

    + Demonstrated technical proficiency in aviation infrastructure and systems

    + Strategic thinker with the ability to guide and motivate team activity and resolve issues with urgency

    + An articulate and persuasive communicator, both one-on-one and in front of large groups

    + Experience with project budgeting preferred; basic understanding of accounting processes

    + Active participation in professional engineering societies/organizations preferred

    Why You'll Love It Here:

    + Lead challenging environmental projects that promote environmental stewardship, regulatory compliance, and community revitalization

    + Mentor and inspire junior engineers and scientists dedicated to delivering sustainable solutions

    + Collaborate with talented professionals across disciplines in a flexible work environment

     

    Curious about the impactful work our Environmental team is doing? Discover our specialized solutions for site investigation, remediation, compliance, permitting, and more by visiting:chasolutions.com/solutions/environmental-solutions/.

    Salary Range:

    $105,000 - $115,000

     

    Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.

    Culture/EEO Statement:

    At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways – always searching, never settling – to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is inclusive and forward leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible.

     

    We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

     

    LocationUS-NY-Albany | US-GA-Atlanta | US-MA-Boston

     

    Job ID 7394

     

    # Positions 1

     

    Category Environmental