Director, Environmental Remediation & Emergency Response

Pacific-Northern-Environmental-LLC-1; Longview (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plan

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) plan with discretionary company

Paid training and certifications

Profit sharing

Employee Assistance Program

Safety incentives

Job summary

Pacific Northern Environmental, LLC, including its CCS division, seeks a Department Manager – Environmental Remediation & Emergency Response to lead remediation operations, manage the department P&L, and drive safety, compliance, and profitability across cleanup projects.

Basing options include Longview, Tacoma, or Portland, with primary operations in Longview. The role involves bids, project plans, and team leadership with client engagement and staff development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, geology, construction management, business, or related field preferred.
• Five+ years of experience in environmental remediation or closely related field operations.
• Three+ years managing field crews and projects with track record of improving productivity, costs and safety KPIs.
• Excellent leadership skills, including goal setting, motivating, training and mentorship.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, including writing, speaking and active listening.
• Strong client relationship management and business development skills, including negotiating.
• Experience directing contaminated-soil excavation, transportation and disposal, emergency response, and UST removal/decommissioning.
• Current licenses/certifications to supervise regulated remediation work; ability to obtain state licenses as required.
• Demonstrated ability to manage department P&L and budget; prepare proposals and cost estimates; manage change orders; achieve revenue goals.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable MVR; post-offer review.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification required; supervisor training and annual refresher.
• ICS experience and Incident Commander training preferred; may be provided after hire.
• OSHA 30 and related training preferred; training provided after hire.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily remediation operations across the regional service area.
• Establish department priorities and operating plans with Regional Operations Manager.
• Maintain a hands-on presence through job walks, project planning, and client meetings.
• Own the department budget and P&L, including forecasts and cost controls.
• Develop estimates, bids, scopes, and quotes; manage change orders.
• Plan and schedule labor, equipment, and subcontractors for projects.
• Oversee remediation work plans, sampling, agency coordination, and closure documentation.
• Coordinate Emergency Response activities and 24/7 spill readiness.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and licensing for remediation work.
• Build strong customer relationships and support business development.

Skills

Leadership skills

Goal setting

Mentorship

Communication

Client relationship management

Negotiation

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Bachelor's degree in Geology

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's degree in Business

Related field degree

Tools

Microsoft 365 applications

Job description

Pacific Northern Environmental, LLC, including its CCS division, seeks a Department Manager – Environmental Remediation & Emergency Response to lead remediation operations, manage the department P&L, and drive safety, compliance, and profitability across cleanup projects.

Basing options include Longview, Tacoma, or Portland, with primary operations in Longview. The role involves bids, project plans, and team leadership with client engagement and staff development.