Our geochemistry practice is growing and we are looking for an organized and collaborative partner to help us advance into the future. We are currently seeking a
Senior Project Manager, Geochemist to work in a project management and technical support role alongside highly skilled professionals on diverse project teams in a dynamic environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team 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
Boise, ID; Butte, MT; Helena, MT; Missoula, MT office or
virtually.
In this role, you will manage the day-to-day coordination of our geochemistry project portfolio, helping teams deliver within established scopes, schedules, and budgets. You will work closely with Client Account Managers, Principals, Technical Leads, and laboratory partners to coordinate sample testing programs, track laboratory progress, organize project tasks, and support timely completion of deliverables. The role emphasizes internal team coordination and project execution.
Our projects include geochemical characterization, mine-water chemistry, acid rock drainage, contaminant fate and transport, remediation, and regulatory support. The successful candidate will bring strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to keep multiple teams and workstreams moving forward.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will: - Portfolio and Resource Management: Coordinate a portfolio of geochemistry projects, collaborating with client managers and technical leads to establish priorities, allocate resources, manage competing demands, and support successful project delivery.
- Project Planning and Execution: Develop and maintain project work plans, schedules, task trackers, and deliverable milestones. Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, monitor progress, facilitate meetings, and ensure timely resolution of action items and project dependencies.
- Financial Management: Develop and monitor project budgets, expenditures, commitments, and forecasts; identify potential overruns; and support financial reporting, scope management, and corrective actions.
- Technical Program Coordination: Coordinate laboratory analytical programs, field investigations, and technical workstreams, including subcontractor management, sample tracking, testing schedules, data deliverables, and resolution of outstanding issues.
- Deliverable and Quality Management: Coordinate preparation, review, and delivery of technical documents, maintain organized project records, and support compliance with applicable quality management, health and safety requirements, and client expectations.
- Proposal and Business Development Support: Assist with proposal development, including scope definition, staffing plans, laboratory and subcontractor quotations, schedules, budgets, and internal reviews.
- Operational Excellence and Process Improvement: Develop, implement, and continuously improve project management tools, workflows, tracking systems, and coordination practices to enhance efficiency, accountability, and consistency across the geochemistry portfolio.
- Team Leadership and Development: Foster collaboration among multidisciplinary teams, apply effective communication and situational leadership, support staff development and mentorship, and promote a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and safety.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
Minimum Skills and Qualifications: - Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Geochemistry, Geology, or a related field, with 10+ years of relevant professional experience, including direct project management experience.
- Project and Financial Management: Demonstrated ability to independently manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, resources, financial performance, and deliverable quality across multiple concurrent projects.
- Organization and Coordination: Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to coordinate competing priorities, multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors, and project resources.
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate technical findings, uncertainties, and recommendations to clients, regulators, and project teams.
- Collaboration and Leadership: Demonstrated ability to work effectively with interdisciplinary teams, build collaborative relationships, and influence successful outcomes without direct supervisory authority.
- Adaptability and Problem-Solving: Ability to navigate evolving project requirements, technical uncertainties, regulatory changes, and competing client priorities while maintaining project performance.
- Technical and Analytical Program Experience: Experience managing chemistry-related mining or environmental projects and coordinating analytical laboratory programs, including sample tracking, laboratory schedules, and data deliverables.
- Technology Proficiency: Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications and ability to learn project management, financial tracking, database, and data visualization software.
Preferred Skills: - Master's degree in Chemistry, Geochemistry, or a related field.
- Significant consulting experience supporting projects in the mining industry.
- Familiarity with geochemical laboratory programs, including static and kinetic testing, water chemistry analyses, or other long-duration testing programs.
- 6+ years of project management and financial management experience.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Project.
- OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER and MSHA New Miner training and refresher updates.
- Professional registration(s), including PG, RG, or PMP, preferred but not required.
The salary range for this position in
Boise, ID; Butte, MT; Helena, MT; Missoula, MT office or
virtually is
$100,000-$150,000 Actual compensation will be based upon a variety of factors such as education, related work experience, certificates, skills, and current market conditions. Haley & Aldrich reviews salary ranges each quarter to assess competitiveness with the market.
