Bering Straits Native Corp

Bering Straits Native Corp; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Paragon Professional Services in Folsom, CA seeks an experienced Environmental Project Manager to lead federal environmental projects, manage budgets, schedules, and teams. You will coordinate with Government PMs, KO, COR, and clients to ensure compliance and successful contract execution.

The role requires a Bachelor's in environmental fields, 10+ years of project management, and strong knowledge of federal contracting. Travel may be required; salary range $125k–$175k annually.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Construction Management or related.
• Ten+ years of experience managing environmental or engineering projects.
• Experience with federal clients (USACE, DoD, EPA) and contract management.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and subcontractors.
• Knowledge of environmental investigation, remediation, and federal contracting.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary point of contact for Government PM, KO, COR, and client stakeholders.
• Manage multiple projects with planning, scheduling, staffing, and resource allocation.
• Develop and maintain schedules, budgets, and staffing plans for contract execution.
• Coordinate technical staff, field personnel, and subcontractors.
• Oversee subcontractor performance, schedule, budget, and compliance.
• Review technical reports, work plans, cost estimates, and invoices.
• Facilitate meetings and mentor staff to promote technical excellence.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Education

Geology/Env Sci/Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Paragon Professional Services

Paragon offers a wide range of environmental investigation, consulting, compliance, and remediation services as well as IT solutions, Facility O&M, Materiel Support, Supply and Security to both private- and public-sector clients throughout Alaska and the Continental U.S. Paragon’s experienced professional staff is dedicated to producing high-quality documentation and providing safe field execution to support its clients’ projects in line with local, state and federal guidelines and regulations.

About this position: Environmental Project Manager Location – Folsom, CA

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Wage/Salary Range: $125-175k

Applicants will be notified via phone or email within ten (10) business days of submittal.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the Government Project Manager (PM), Contracting Officer (KO), Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), and other client stakeholders.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects, including planning, scheduling, staffing, resource allocation, and performance monitoring.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and staffing plans to ensure successful contract execution.
• Coordinate technical staff, field personnel, and subcontractors to support efficient project execution and resource utilization.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, performance, schedule, budget, and compliance with subcontract requirements.
• Oversee daily contract operations to ensure work is performed safely, efficiently, within scope, and in accordance with contract requirements.
• Monitor project performance, identify risks, implement corrective actions, and resolve issues affecting cost, schedule, or technical performance.
• Prepare and deliver monthly progress reports summarizing project status, completed work, cumulative costs, and upcoming activities.
• Review and approve technical reports, work plans, cost estimates, proposals, invoices, and other project deliverables to ensure quality and contract compliance.
• Facilitate project meetings, maintain effective communication with clients and project teams, and mentor staff to promote technical excellence and professional development.

Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications

• Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Construction Management or another closely related scientific or engineering discipline.
• Level of Experience Requirements:
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience managing environmental or engineering projects, including responsibility for project scope, schedule, budget, and client communications.
• Experience managing projects for federal agencies such as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Department of Defense (DoD), Air Force, Navy, Department of Energy (DOE), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), or other federal clients.
• Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary technical teams and subcontractors.
• Experience preparing and managing project budgets, schedules, work plans, and technical deliverables.
• Knowledge of environmental investigation, remediation, compliance, and restoration projects.
• Strong understanding of federal contracting requirements and project execution.
• Ability to obtain and maintain access to federal facilities and project sites.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Effective verbal and written communication with clients, regulators, subcontractors, and project teams.
• Excellent project planning, organization, and time management abilities.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and Project.
• Advanced proficiency with Integrated Master Schedule creation using Microsoft Project and/or Primavera P6.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Preferred

• Professional Geologist (PG), Professional Engineer (PE), Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or other relevant professional certification.
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification and current refresher training.
• Experience managing projects under CERCLA, RCRA, NEPA, TSCA, Clean Water Act, and other federal environmental programs.
• Experience managing indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts and task orders.
• Experience with earned value management, project controls, and financial forecasting.
• Experience supporting proposal development and capture activities.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position supervises employees, subcontractors, and vendors working on projects being managed under the PM

DOT Covered/Safety-Sensitive Role Requirements

• This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation "safety-sensitive" functions.

Necessary Physical Requirements

The physical demands described