Project Manager | Hydrogeology

Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. (HRG) is hiring a Project Manager in hydrogeology to lead groundwater resource, water supply, environmental, and hydrogeologic projects. The role combines technical hydrogeology with project delivery and client, regulatory, and multidisciplinary team leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Lead groundwater resource, hydrogeologic, environmental, and water supply projects through all phases of planning, investigation, permitting, and implementation
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client experience while ensuring successful project delivery
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, regulatory agencies, municipalities, and project stakeholders
• Lead multidisciplinary teams of engineers, environmental scientists, GIS specialists, planners, contractors, and technical staff
• Conduct hydrogeological investigations, including drilling oversight, geophysical survey oversight, and water sampling
• Analyze geological and hydrological data to develop groundwater flow and aquifer conceptual models
• Design and implement monitoring programs to evaluate groundwater levels, quality, and movement
• Develop aquifer testing plans and evaluate the results, including complex datasets
• Assess the impact of human activities, land-use changes, and climate variability on groundwater systems
• Develop strategies for groundwater management and conservation, including remediation of contaminated sites
• Prepare hydrogeologic and technical reports, presentations, and proposals for clients, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies
• Work closely with senior staff to review findings and refine project approaches
• Coordinate with government agencies to ensure compliance with regulations and support policy development
• Engage with local communities and stakeholders through public outreach initiatives
• Partner with drilling contractors, laboratory technicians, and equipment suppliers for field investigations
• Contribute to business development through client relationship management, proposal development, technical presentations, and identification of growth opportunities
• Mentor and develop staff while promoting collaboration, knowledge sharing, and technical excellence

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related technical field
• Typically, 5+ years of experience in hydrogeology, groundwater resources, environmental consulting, or a related technical field, including project management responsibility
• Experience with hydrogeologic investigations, groundwater monitoring, groundwater supply development, aquifer testing, and environmental permitting
• Strong understanding of groundwater flow principles, aquifer properties, well design, aquifer testing design, contaminant transport processes, and water chemistry
• Experience with field techniques such as drilling supervision, geophysical survey observation, and aquifer testing
• Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships, project budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary project teams
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize and interpret complex data
• Collaborative mindset for working in multidisciplinary teams
• Familiarity with environmental legislation governing groundwater resources
• Familiarity with hydrogeological modeling software (e.g., MODFLOW and similar) and GIS tools
• Effective utilization of common business platforms such as Microsoft Office Suite, virtual meeting tools, project management systems, etc
• Valid US Driver's License is required
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S
• Professional Geologist (PG) license
• Geologist-in-Training (GIT) designation may be considered depending on experience
• Experience with water allocation permitting, groundwater withdrawal permitting, regulatory agency coordination, municipal authorities, and water utility projects