Environmental Project Manager

LAUKOA; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with match

Paid vacation and sick leave

Life and AD&D insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible work environment

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

LAUKOA is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support our environmental team executing technical consulting work on Oahu with travel across Hawaii and the mainland. The role focuses on managing engineering, geology, biology, ecology, chemistry, and regulatory tasks while developing environmental reports and field plans.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with Senior and Program Managers to drive project success, with experience in PFAS, Five-Year Reviews, and community outreach

Qualifications

• Must author and oversee technical documents with strong writing skills.
• Experience managing environmental projects with diverse teams.
• Strong communication and client-relations abilities.
• Osha 40-hour HAZWOPER training or ability to obtain within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Support Senior staff in client relations and project execution.
• Manage project scope, schedule, and budget tracking.
• Prepare environmental reports and field operation plans.
• Coordinate subcontracts, procurement, and vendor relations.
• Monitor financials and report risks to leadership.
• Travel 25–50% to sites nationwide including Hawaii.

Skills

Technical writing

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Team leadership

Education

BA/BS in Geology, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

Job description

LAUKOA brings together a diverse portfolio of companies delivering mission-critical services to the Department of Defense, federal agencies, and commercial organizations. From environmental stewardship and infrastructure support to technology, operations, maintenance, and construction services, we help clients accomplish their goals through expertise, innovation, and trusted partnerships. Rooted in Native Hawaiian values, we are committed to delivering results that strengthen organizations, communities, and future generations.

Whether you're building critical infrastructure in Greenland, supporting federal health programs in Florida, or protecting ecosystems in the Pacific, LAUKOA brings together people who care about what they do.

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SUMMARY:

LAUKOA is seeking a Project Manager to support our growing environmental team that is executing technical consulting work. The Project Manager will work on detailed and routine environmental assignments addressing engineering, geology, biology, ecology, chemistry, and regulatory issues. The ideal candidate will work closely with Senior Project Managers and Program Managers to support project management duties, development of environmental reports, and field tasks. Experience with PFAS, Five-Year/Periodic Reviews, and/or Community Outreach is preferred. This position offers the opportunity to learn and gain experience across a range of environmental projects that include restoration, remediation, compliance, NEPA assessments, and munitions response. Duties may include project management, data analysis, scientific and technical report preparation, public involvement, field operations, proposal preparation, and training of junior staff. This position can be based on Oahu, Hawaii, but the role requires travel at a minimum to South Kohala and Hilo, Hawaii.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide professional support to Senior Staff in customer interface and client relations instrumental in executing project requirements.
• Work independently to manage and complete project deliverables.
• Create, track, and report project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Manage project submittals, including meeting minutes, monthly progress reports, work plans, and project reports.
• Develop and maintain vendor and subcontractor relationships and assist with Contracts/Procurement to support project execution.
• Work with Senior Staff, Project Delivery Teams, and Project Controls to document client- or project-specific financial reporting including managing purchase order requests and distributions.
• Tracking project financials and identifying risks, and reporting to Senior Staff
• Manage deliverables ensuring compliance with project requirements and submittal deadlines.
• Execute and manage task orders while maintaining cost and schedule.
• Support specific portions of a broader assignment in conjunction with experienced senior and project staff (engineers, geologists, biologists, ecologists, archaeologists).
• Gather and correlate environmental data using established and well-defined procedures.
• Work on routine environmental assignments involving engineering, geology, biology, ecology, chemistry, and other related fields; some engineering and geologic analyses may involve conducting calculations and relatively simple tests.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Travel Requirements:

• Periodic business travel is required and expected about 25-50% of the year;
• Overnight travel is required.
• Travel is anticipated to consist of fieldwork at project sites, client visits, and work at partner offices across the United States.
• The position may involve outdoor fieldwork.
  • Fieldwork may require the candidate to walk over uneven terrain up to 8 hours per day.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3 to 5 years of experience executing environmental tasks for geographically dispersed environmental investigations under CERCLA, RCRA, NEPA, CAA, and/or CWA
• Must be capable of authoring and overseeing authorship of technical documents; strong technical writing skills are required
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER training (CFR 1910.120) or ability to obtain within 30 days
• Good working knowledge of word-processing and integrated software applications including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must be capable of accessing government properties based upon a background check
• BA/BS in Geology, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related academic field
• Extensive experience using the DENIX 3Rs Explosives Safety Education Program, supporting Government personnel with outreach activities, and developing materials for Institutional Controls programs

LAUKOA is an Equal Opportunity/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

LAUKOA offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

LAUKOA gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.