James Guarente has been promoted to senior project manager at GZA GeoEnvironmental’s Metro Boston office.

A resident of Nashua, N.H., Guarente joined GZA in January 1993 as a geotechnical engineer. Currently his work focuses primarily on dam investigations/analyses and remedial repair design/construction projects. Throughout his tenure at GZA he has also served as a resident engineer during implementation and construction of several multi-million dollar dam repair/improvement projects, according to a statement.

He is a registered professional engineer in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York and Pennsylvania. Guarente is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and the Association of State Dam Safety Officials.

"Jim has demonstrated the values and integrity that are critical to GZA as we constantly strive to better serve our clients," said William R. Beloff, president and CEO of GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. "We are pleased to recognize Jim for his commitment, excellence and outstanding performance."