Atlanta-Based Senior Environmental PM — Lead & Grow SE

Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc.; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Work-life balance

Job summary

Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc. (GES) is seeking a Senior Environmental Project Manager to lead a diverse portfolio of environmental projects in the Atlanta region.

This role focuses on client management, regulatory compliance, and technically challenging site work across GA, AL, and TN. The ideal candidate has 8+ years of environmental investigation/remediation experience, strong writing and leadership skills, and a background in overseeing budgets and schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience managing environmental investigation and remediation projects in California
• Minimum 3+ years of staff management experience
• Professional Geologist (PG) or Professional Engineer (PE) license a plus
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets, staff, and client relationships.
• Excellent technical writing, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain long-term client relationships based on trust and performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of environmental projects across GA, AL, and TN, including compliance, investigation, remediation, and permitting scopes.
• Lead and support technical staff in preparing resource schedules, reports, technical memoranda, and proposals.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients—managing expectations, budgets, and schedules.
• Provide senior-level technical input and oversight on complex sites, including UST and non-UST projects as well as non-petroleum related sites.
• Draft and review detailed technical reports with a focus on regulatory compliance and client goals.
• Develop regulatory strategies and represent clients during regulatory discussions and submittals.
• Apply expertise across one or more technical service areas: Site Investigation (Phase II ESAs, groundwater/soil/vapor sampling), Remediation (remedy selection, design, construction, OM&M), Ecological Services (Wetlands, NEPA, habitat surveys, endangered species, permitting), Air Quality Services (Permitting, emissions, Title V compliance).
• Conduct performance reviews and lead regular team check-ins to manage staff workloads and development.
• Collaborate with internal teams and business development leads to maintain excellent client service.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field

Job description

Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc. (GES) is seeking a Senior Environmental Project Manager to lead a diverse portfolio of environmental projects in the Atlanta region.

This role focuses on client management, regulatory compliance, and technically challenging site work across GA, AL, and TN. The ideal candidate has 8+ years of environmental investigation/remediation experience, strong writing and leadership skills, and a background in overseeing budgets and schedules.