Environmental Project Manager

Bering Straits Native Corporation; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Paragon Professional Services in the United States is seeking an Environmental Project Manager to lead complex federal environmental projects from Folsom, CA. You will manage scope, schedule, budget, and client communications, coordinating teams and subcontractors to ensure contract compliance and safety.

Applicants should have a bachelor's in Geology or Environmental Engineering and at least ten years of relevant experience, including work with USACE, DoD, EPA, or other federal clients.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Science, or related field.
• 10+ years managing environmental or engineering projects with federal clients.
• Experience with USACE, DoD, EPA, or similar agencies.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage budgets.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary point of contact for Government PM, KO, COR, and stakeholders.
• Manage multiple projects: planning, scheduling, staffing, and cost control.
• Develop schedules, budgets, and staffing plans for contract success.
• Coordinate technical staff and subcontractors to ensure delivery.
• Oversee daily operations for safety, scope, and compliance.
• Prepare monthly progress reports and review technical deliverables.
• Lead project meetings and mentor staff for technical excellence.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology or Environmental Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Project

Job description

Pay or shift range: $125,000 USD to $175,000 USD. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

About Paragon Professional Services

Paragon offers a wide range of environmental investigation, consulting, compliance, and remediation services as well as IT solutions, Facility O&M, Materiel Support, Supply and Security to both private- and public-sector clients throughout Alaska and the Continental U.S. Paragon’s experienced professional staff is dedicated to producing high-quality documentation and providing safe field execution to support its clients’ projects in line with local, state and federal guidelines and regulations.

About this position: Environmental Project Manager Location – Folsom, CA

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Wage/Salary Range: $125-175k

Applicants will be notified via phone or email within ten (10) business days of submittal.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the Government Project Manager (PM), Contracting Officer (KO), Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), and other client stakeholders.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects, including planning, scheduling, staffing, resource allocation, and performance monitoring.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and staffing plans to ensure successful contract execution.
• Coordinate technical staff, field personnel, and subcontractors to support efficient project execution and resource utilization.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, performance, schedule, budget, and compliance with subcontract requirements.
• Oversee daily contract operations to ensure work is performed safely, efficiently, within scope, and in accordance with contract requirements.
• Monitor project performance, identify risks, implement corrective actions, and resolve issues affecting cost, schedule, or technical performance.
• Prepare and deliver monthly progress reports summarizing project status, completed work, cumulative costs, and upcoming activities.
• Review and approve technical reports, work plans, cost estimates, proposals, invoices, and other project deliverables to ensure quality and contract compliance.
• Facilitate project meetings, maintain effective communication with clients and project teams, and mentor staff to promote technical excellence and professional development.

Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications

• Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Construction Management or another closely related scientific or engineering discipline.
• Level of Experience Requirements:
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience managing environmental or engineering projects, including responsibility for project scope, schedule, budget, and client communications.
• Experience managing projects for federal agencies such as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Department of Defense (DoD), Air Force, Navy, Department of Energy (DOE), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), or other federal clients.
• Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary technical teams and subcontractors.
• Experience preparing and managing project budgets, schedules, work plans, and technical deliverables.
• Knowledge of environmental investigation, remediation, compliance, and restoration projects.
• Strong understanding of federal contracting requirements and project execution.
• Ability to obtain and maintain access to federal facilities and project sites.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Effective verbal and written communication with clients, regulators, subcontractors, and project teams.
• Excellent project planning, organization, and time management abilities.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and Project.
• Advanced proficiency with Integrated Master Schedule creation using Microsoft Project and/or Primavera P6.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Preferred

• Professional Geologist (PG), Professional Engineer (PE), Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or other relevant professional certification.
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification and current refresher training.
• Experience managing projects under CERCLA, RCRA, NEPA, TSCA, Clean Water Act, and other federal environmental programs.
• Experience managing indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts and task orders.
• Experience with earned value management, project controls, and financial forecasting.
• Experience supporting proposal development and capture activities.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position supervises employees, subcontractors, and vendors working on projects being managed under the PM

DOT Covered/Safety-Sensitive Role Requirements

• This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation “safety-sensitive” functions.

Necessary Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Employees must always maintain a constant state of mental alertness. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must be able to perform typical office and project management duties, including sitting, standing, walking, using a computer, participating in meetings, and communicating by phone, email, and in person. The position may require occasional travel to project sites, where the employee may walk on uneven terrain, climb stairs, access active work areas, and wear required personal protective equipment. The employee may occasionally lift or carry lightweight project materials, files, or equipment, typically up to 50 pounds.

The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Employees must always maintain a constant state of situational awareness. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed in both office and field environments. The Project Manager may be required to visit active project sites to observe field activities, attend client or subcontractor meetings, monitor project progress, and support coordination with project teams. Field visits may include exposure to outdoor weather conditions, construction equipment, uneven terrain, and active work areas. Personal protective equipment may be required when visiting project sites.

Additional Qualifying Factors

As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain and maintain the appropriate clearance levels required and must also be able to obtain access to military installations.

Shareholder Preference

BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.