Assistant Project Manager – Environmental

SSCI Environmental, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SSCI Environmental, Inc. in Houston, Texas seeks an Assistant Project Manager – Environmental to support Phase I/II environmental site assessments, field investigations, and coordination with clients, laboratories, and subcontractors.

At this level, you will assist senior staff with compliance reviews, remediation planning, field supervision, and report preparation while maintaining a focus on safety and quality across projects in the Greater Houston area.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of professional experience in environmental consulting, site assessment, environmental compliance, investigation, remediation, or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Experience conducting environmental fieldwork, evaluating data, and writing technical reports.
• Knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations and ability to apply project-specific requirements.
• Clear written and verbal communication, attention to detail, and ability to organize multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel and ability to work independently and as part of a project team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, site inspections, and environmental investigations per standards and project work plans.
• Support environmental compliance reviews and develop remediation recommendations with guidance from senior staff.
• Coordinate fieldwork with clients, laboratories, and subcontractors; direct junior staff during routine field assignments and reinforce safety.
• Manage smaller projects and assigned tasks with senior oversight; communicate with clients about routine project matters; support regulatory agency coordination.
• Review field documentation and draft work prepared by junior staff; maintain organized project files; assist with training and mentoring.

Skills

Project coordination

MS Word & Excel

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Environmental/ Civil Engineering

Job description

ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER – ENVIRONMENTAL

Location

Houston, Texas

Position Type

Full-Time

About SSCI Environmental

Separation Systems Consultants, Inc. (SSCI) is a multi-disciplinary environmental, engineering, and construction consulting firm located in the Clear Lake area of Houston, Texas for over 40 years. SSCI is a woman-owned, small business enterprise with a strong commitment to diversity and competitive benefits. SSCI’s clientele is primarily comprised of commercial, light industrial, and public sector schools, universities, and municipalities in the Greater Houston area. SSCI is a Texas Licensed Professional Geoscience and Professional Engineering firm with licensing as a Leaking Petroleum Storage Tank (LPST) Corrective Action Specialist, UST Contractor and trainer in Texas and Louisiana, Asbestos Management Planner Agency, and Lead Risk Assessment Firm.

What You Will Do

• Conduct Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, site inspections, and environmental investigations in accordance with applicable standards and project work plans.
• Support environmental compliance reviews and the development of investigation and remediation recommendations with guidance from senior staff.
• Coordinate fieldwork with clients, laboratories, and subcontractors. Direct junior staff during routine field assignments and reinforce safe work practices.
• Manage smaller projects and assigned tasks with senior oversight, communicate with clients about routine project matters, and support regulatory agency coordination.
• Review field documentation and draft work prepared by junior staff, maintain organized project files, and assist with training and mentoring.

Qualifications

Required

• 2–5 years of professional experience in environmental consulting, site assessment, environmental compliance, investigation, remediation, or a related technical field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related scientific or engineering discipline.
• Experience conducting environmental fieldwork, evaluating data, and writing technical reports.
• Working knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations and the ability to research and apply project-specific requirements.
• Clear written and verbal communication, attention to detail, and the ability to organize multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel and the ability to work independently and as part of a project team.

Preferred

• Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) programs, including the Texas Risk Reduction Program (TRRP) or Petroleum Storage Tank (PST) program.
• Stormwater or wastewater compliance, waste management, or Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plans.
• Coordinating subcontractors, preparing proposals or estimates, and tracking project budgets.
• ArcGIS or other mapping software, OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training, or progress toward relevant professional certification or licensure.

Work Environment and Requirements

This position includes office and fieldwork, travel to project sites, and occasional overnight travel. Field assignments may involve outdoor work in varying weather, early starts, extended workdays, and required personal protective equipment.

• A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record are required to use company fleet vehicles. Drivers must meet company and insurance eligibility requirements and maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Employees will be subject to random drug testing during employment in accordance with company policy and applicable law.