Environmental Field Project Manager - Stack

Montrose Environmental Group; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No listed perks

Job summary

Onterris is seeking an Environmental Field Project Manager - Stack to lead field operations for source testing teams. You’ll oversee test site management, client plant contacts, and regulatory communications, ensuring safety and data quality from day one.

Requires 2+ years in stack testing, travel up to 75%, and ability to obtain DOT medical certification; the role offers growth and hands-on environmental stewardship across projects.

Qualifications

• Capacity for overnight and local travel for multi‑weekday projects up to 75% of the time or more.
• 2+ years minimum of stack testing experience. QSTI Credentials a plus
• Intermediate knowledge in applicable Federal, State and Local regulations
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
• Capability to pass background checks and initial and random drug screening
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to obtain a DOT medical certification and OSHA Respiratory Protection Medical Evaluation
• Flexibility is a must as the position may require weekend travel or work for a few projects during the year
• Transferable experience: laborer, construction, industrial maintenance, mechanical, laboratory, environmental, field science, etc.

Responsibilities

• Follow established testing methods, procedures, and processes to help support consistent and reliable source testing
• Manage logistics of the project resources by organizing resources with the logistics manager and office managers prior to the field test
• Manage the onsite schedule and coordinate with the client plant contacts and regulatory contacts concerning scope changes
• Manage all daily field operational and safety aspects of the site‑specific stack programs.
• Responsible for data review and field quality control
• Ensure the field test team is staffed appropriately for all tasks and lead, train and mentor field team personnel

Skills

Overnight travel

Stack testing

QSTI credentials

Regulatory knowledge

High School diploma

Independent work

Background checks

DOT medical certification

OSHA fit/medical eval

Weekend travel

Transferable experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

About Us

At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose,responsibilityand real-world impact.

“For Planet and Progress” is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected,interwovenand international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams,consultantsand professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive.

When you join us,you’renot just forging acareer,you’rejoining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smartersolutionsand lasting impact.

Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way.

A Day in the Life

As an Environmental Field Project Manager - Stack, you’ll be responsible for acting as the field management for the test team, plant contacts, regulatory contacts. You’ll need at least 2+ years of experience of source testing and welcome the opportunity to make an impact from day one.

The compensation range for this role is $27hr to $38hr.

To thrive in this role, you’ll be comfortable taking ownership of the following responsibilities:

• Follow established testing methods, procedures, and processes to help support consistent and reliable source testing
• Manage logistics of the project resources by organizing resources with the logistics manager and office managers prior to the field test
• Manage the onsite schedule and coordinate with the client plant contacts and regulatory contacts concerning scope changes
• Manage all daily field operational and safety aspects of the site‑specific stack programs.
• Responsible for data review and field quality control
• Ensure the field test team is staffed appropriately for all tasks and lead, train and mentor field team personnel

Your Expertise and Skills

These requirements reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities that help you do your best work here.

• Capacity for overnight and local travel for multi‑weekday projects up to 75% of the time or more
• 2+ years minimum of stack testing experience. QSTI Credentials a plus
• Intermediate knowledge in applicable Federal, State and Local regulations
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
• Capability to pass background checks and initial and random drug screening
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to obtain a DOT medical certification and OSHA Respiratory Protection Medical Evaluation
• Flexibility is a must as the position may require weekend travel or work for a few projects during the year
• Transferable experience: laborer, construction, industrial maintenance, mechanical, laboratory, environmental, field science, etc.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

The physical and environmental requirements below reflect what’s typically needed to perform the essential functions of this role safely and effectively. We may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, consistent with applicable law, to support performance of the essential functions.

• Ability to work in outdoor industrial settings, including climbing to and working on elevated platforms (50ft - 300ft) in accordance with OSHA/ANSIandother applicablesafetystandards
• Must be able to exert moderate physical effort, including lifting heavy materials up to 50 pounds
• Often works outdoors and may be exposed to hot and cold environments and extreme weather conditions, including sunlit, rainy and windy conditions
• Sitting, standing, and walking

Onterris is a leading global environmental solutions company partnering with organizations to solve complex challenges where environmental pressures, regulatory expectations and operational risks intersect. Guided by our mission to advance the way of life without compromising the integrity of our environment, we believe environmental responsibility and human progress are fundamentally connected. Our scientists, engineers, field teams and consultants apply systems thinking that unites science, data and practical expertise to deliver solutions that strengthen our clients’ resilience, mitigate risk and protect the air, water and soil that sustain communities, while uncovering responsible paths forward for planet and progress. For more information, visit www.onterris.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We acknowledge that these experiences and perspectives help to enrich our teams and contribute to our ongoing success. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our employment for all applicants. For US residents, click here to learn more.