Environmental Project Manager

Actalent; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company seeks an experienced Outside Sales Representative to drive business growth in environmental remediation and hazardous waste management across Georgia. You will identify new opportunities, maintain client relationships, and negotiate contracts. The position offers a fully remote work environment with a base salary plus commission. Ideal candidates have 3-10 years in sales, strong industry relationships, and expertise in hazardous material regulations. This is a contract to hire role based in Auburn, GA.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Uncapped earning potential

Travel opportunities with mileage reimbursement

Time Off/Leave

Qualifications

• 3-10 years of experience in sales, particularly in environmental sectors.
• Established relationships in the industry for immediate contact.
• Knowledge of hazardous materials regulations and remediation processes.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities in environmental remediation.
• Build relationships with government and industrial clients.
• Prepare and present competitive proposals.
• Negotiate and close contracts for environmental services.

Skills

Sales experience

Government contracts knowledge

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Job description

Job Title: Environmental Project Manager

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Outside Sales Representative to join a leading company in the environmental remediation and hazardous material management industry. The role involves driving business growth, expanding the client base, and working within the realms of hazardous waste disposal, biohazard cleanup, oil spill response, industrial cleaning, and environmental remediation across Georgia and the southeastern United States.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Outside Sales Representative to join a leading company in the environmental remediation and hazardous material management industry. The role involves driving business growth, expanding the client base, and working within the realms of hazardous waste disposal, biohazard cleanup, oil spill response, industrial cleaning, and environmental remediation across Georgia and the southeastern United States.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities in environmental remediation and hazardous waste management.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers, including government agencies, industrial clients, and emergency response teams.

• Prepare and present competitive proposals and cost estimates to potential clients.

• Generate leads through cold calling, networking, and industry events.

• Negotiate and close contracts for environmental response services.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring customer satisfaction and long-term partnerships.

• Stay informed on industry regulations, EPA guidelines, and market trends to provide expert consultation.

• Work closely with operations teams to ensure seamless service execution for clients.

• Conduct on-site visits to assess environmental hazards and remediation needs.

• Travel within Georgia and the southeastern U.S. to meet clients and secure business opportunities.

• Represent the company at trade shows, conferences, and industry events.

Essential Skills

• 3-10 years of experience in sales, with flexibility if the candidate has an established book of business.

• Previous experience in outside sales or business development.

• Established industry relationships with the ability to bring contacts on board immediately.

• Experience in government contracts and RFPs is a significant advantage.

• Expertise in cost estimating, bidding, and contract negotiations.

• Knowledge of hazardous material regulations, spill response, and remediation processes.

• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and results-driven mindset.

• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in environmental science, sales support, project management, customer service, technical sales, environmental engineering, environmental remediation, environmental restoration, environmental testing, environmental consulting, and environmental site assessment.

• Focus areas include spill containment, roadway accident cleanup, waterway and soil remediation, water testing and analysis, hazardous waste disposal, and fuel cleanup.

Work Environment

The position offers a 100% remote work environment, with headquarters based in Auburn. The role requires willingness to travel, with expectations dependent on client needs. The company provides a base salary plus commission and bonus incentives, travel opportunities with mileage reimbursement, uncapped earning potential, and growth opportunities in a rapidly expanding industry.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Auburn, GA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.44 – $31.25/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan — Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 5, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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