Environmental Consulting Project Manager

SKA CONSULTING LP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision,

disability and life insurance

Paid time off starting at 120 hours/yr

Nine paid holidays per year

SIMPLE IRA with matching

Job summary

SKA CONSULTING LP seeks an experienced Environmental Consulting Project Manager in Houston, TX. You will lead complex projects from planning through completion, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and budget goals are achieved.

The role involves developing scopes of work, cost estimates, forecasts, and invoicing, while maintaining strong client and regulatory relationships. The ideal candidate has 7–10+ years in environmental consulting, a BS in Geology/Engineering or related field, and a PE or

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Geology, Engineering or related science field required.
• Master’s degree is a plus.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills required.
• Effective communication with project team and clients required.
• Strong technical writing skills and familiarity with ASTM, EPA, and TCEQ guidelines preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a wide variety of complex environmental projects from planning through completion.
• Ensure safety, quality, schedule, and budget objectives are met.
• Develop scopes of work, proposals, cost estimates, forecasts, and client invoices.
• Maintain relationships with clients, regulators, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Mentor staff and coordinate project teams to support technical direction.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Effective communication

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology, Engineering or related science

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING PROJECT MANAGER

Location

The position available is at an established environmental consulting and engineering firm in Houston, Texas.

Position Responsibilities

The successful candidate will lead and manage a wide variety of complex environmental projects from planning through completion, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and budget objectives are met. The candidate will partner with a broad array of clients and stakeholders to offer effective strategies, define project scopes, deliver solutions, meet goals and expectations, and provide successful outcomes in a timely and cost-effective manner. The person will proactively manage the overall technical and financial progress of projects including developing scopes of work, proposals, cost estimates, forecasts, accounting for financial management, client invoices, and collections. The person will develop, maintain, and grow professional relationships with both existing and prospective clients, regulators, vendors, and subcontractors. The person will participate in the development of marketing strategies and presentations of qualifications to potential clients on projects. They will monitor project performance and schedules, resolve issues proactively, and keep projects on track technically and financially to meet client expectations. They will lead and coordinate multiple project teams including Senior and Staff level geologists, engineers and scientists, assign priorities, problem-solve, and mentor staff to support technical direction, training, and development for project success. They will promote a strong safety culture by ensuring safe work practices, pre-field planning, post-project debriefings, and compliance with company safety standards.

Requirements

The successful candidate should have 7 to 10 or more years of environmental consulting experience. A Bachelor of Science degree in Geology, Engineering or related science field is required. Master’s degree is a plus. Texas Professional Engineer or Geoscientist licensure (P.E. or P.G.) is highly preferred. Asbestos consultant licensure is a plus. Comprehensive knowledge and experience with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) environmental remediation programs (Voluntary Cleanup Program, Corrective Action Program, Leaking Petroleum Storage Tank) and related TCEQ rules and guidance documents are preferred. Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills and effective proactive communication with the project team and clients are required. The successful candidate must also possess a firm understanding of site characterization methods, field methodologies, regulatory strategies, and remedial options. Excellent technical writing skills with a high attention to detail to review, and/or author, detailed technical reports in accordance with ASTM, U.S. EPA, and TCEQ guidelines are required.

Compensation

Commensurate with experience. Minimum salary for this position is $100,000/yr.

Position Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance package. Paid-time-off starting at 120 hours per year and increasing with years of service. Nine paid holidays per year. SIMPLE IRA plan with matching contribution. Professional development and licensure fee and PDH support.