Environmental Project Manager

aptim-professional-careers; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 89,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Sick leave

401(k) plans

Job summary

APTIM is seeking a Project Manager to lead environmental remediation projects for EPA Regions 8 and 9, focusing on former mining sites in Montana and California. The ideal candidate is an engineer or scientist ready to advance into a Project/Program Management track, or an experienced PM with mining remediation expertise.

Experience with DoD-funded projects, USACE/EPA contracts is preferred. PMP is required or obtainable; PE/PG a plus; HAZWOPER training required; willingness to travel and work

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years managing environmental remediation projects, especially former mining sites.
• Experience managing DoD-funded, USACE and EPA projects preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related scientific or engineering discipline.
• PMP certification or ability to obtain quickly.
• Current PE or PG registration a plus.
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training with 8-hour refresher.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.
• Willingness to travel and work overtime including weekends.
• Experience with cost-reimbursable and fixed-price contracts.

Responsibilities

• Set up, execute, and track projects.
• Provide technical guidance to project teams.
• Perform project administration from initiation to closeout.
• Manage proposals under USACE and EPA vehicles.
• Provide project estimating, cost tracking, and schedule leadership.
• Facilitate internal and external project meetings with clients and stakeholders.
• Support project planning and execution per policies and requirements.
• Maintain project records per corporate policies.
• Coordinate project closeout activities.
• Adhere to safety and quality programs.

Skills

Project management

Technical leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Travel readiness

Overtime willingness

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering/science

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Job Overview

APTIM currently has a career-growth opportunity for a Project Manager and leader to support our growing backlog of environmental remediation project work in EPA Regions 8 and 9 with a focus on former mining superfund sites in Montana and California. The preferred candidate would be an engineer or scientist with prior experience managing soil and groundwater remediation projects in a technical or management role who desires to transition into a Project/Program Management career track, or an established project manager with mining remediation expertise. Strong preference for experience supporting US Army Corps of Engineers cost-reimbursable and/or USEPA fixed-price contracts. Residential remediation experience is desirable. Prior experience with bidding and executing Federal projects required. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills are a must, including the ability to communicate clearly and confidently, both written and verbally, to all project team members including client representatives and regulatory personnel alike. Open to applicants for individuals located in Montana, Colorado, and California.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Perform setup, execution, and tracking of projects.
• Applies technical expertise to improve effectiveness and provide guidance to project team members.
• Perform various project administration support activities from initiation through project closeout.
• Manage/support proposals under USACE and EPA multiple award task order vehicles.
• Provide project estimating, cost tracking and schedule leadership.
• Assists in the preparation and facilitation of internal and external project meetings with project team, clients, and external stakeholders.
• Support project planning and execution in accordance with established policies, procedures, systems, and requirements.
• Manage project records in accordance with corporate policies.
• Coordinate project closeout activities.
• Strict adherence to company safety and quality programs

Basic Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 5 years' experience in managing environmental remediation projects or tasks as technical lead for former mining sites.
• Experience managing DoD-funded projects; USACE and EPA project experience preferred.
• Possess a Bachelors' degree or higher in a related scientific or engineering discipline.
• Currently certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP) or ability to readily obtain.
• Current PE or PG Registration a plus.
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training with current 8-hour refresher certificate required.
• Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Willingness to work occasional overtime, including weekends, to meet project deadlines.
• Occasional travel required.

ABOUT APTIM

APTIM is committed to accelerating the transition toward a clean and efficient energy economy, building a sustainable future for our communities and natural world, and creating a more inclusive and equitable environment that celebrates the diversity of our communities. We specialize in environmental, resilience, and sustainability and energy solutions, as well as technical and data solutions, program management, and critical infrastructure. For every challenge our clients face, there is an opportunity for APTIM to innovate a fit-for-purpose solution that will raise your organization or community to a new standard of excellence.

What you can expect from APTIM:

• Work that is worthy of your time and talent
• Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
• Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities
• A voice in making our company better
• Investment into your personal and professional development

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range for this position is $89,000 - $147,000. Compensation depends on several factors including: experience, education, key skills, geographic location of the position, client requirements, external market competitiveness, and internal equity among other employees within APTIM.

Employee Benefits

APTIM Federal Services, LLC is committed to providing an extensive range of benefits that protect and promote the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families through the APTIM Benefits Marketplace https://aptim.makeityoursource.com/.

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance: Through the marketplace, our employees can choose benefits from five metallic levels and 10+ carriers to find the right benefits that work for them in their location.
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law)
• 401(k) APTIM offers three 401k plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP). The specific plan you are eligible for depends on the business unit you are in. The details of the largest plan are found here:
• APTIM 2025 401(k) Plan Features (makeityoursource.com)
• APTIM - Helpful Documents

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