Environmental Project Manager

Terraphase Engineering; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Commuter Benefits

Flexible Work Schedule

Job summary

Terraphase Engineering seeks a well-rounded Project Manager for Oakland or Pleasanton, CA. You will independently manage environmental site investigation and remediation projects across soil, groundwater, and vapor systems while coordinating with senior staff.

The role demands lead delivery at both senior and associate levels, ensuring safe, high-quality, and efficient project execution with client and regulator engagement.

Qualifications

• 7–15 years of environmental consulting experience.
• PE or PG licensure in California.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification with current refresher training.
• Strong health and safety awareness and culture.
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills.
• Hands-on experience with in-situ and ex-situ remediation, or innovative remediation methods.
• Proven project diversity across industrial, commercial, and private development sectors.
• Comfortable with regulator interaction and client conversations.
• Experienced in project financial management with project budgets of $200,000 or more.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage site characterization, remedial investigations, feasibility studies, and remediation implementation projects.
• Coordinate field efforts, subcontractors, and internal technical teams; provide direction to staff.
• Ensure deliverables meet regulatory standards (RCRA, DTSC, CERCLA, RWQCB, SWRCB).
• Maintain quality communication with clients, regulators, and stakeholders.
• Use Terraphase project management software to assign, track, and review tasks.
• Manage project finances, including monitoring financial metrics, scope/budget changes, and invoicing.

Skills

Project management

Regulatory liaison

Technical writing

Verbal communication

Team leadership

Education

PE or PG licensure in California

Tools

Terraphase PM software

Terraphase financial management software

Job description

Terraphase offers cost-effective solutions to complex environmental and engineering challenges. We listen to our clients and focus on their needs. We apply technical expertise and keen awareness of the regulatory framework to achieve our clients' project goals and objectives. The combined talent and experience of Terraphase's engineers, geologists, and scientists form the foundation for a comprehensive environmental management approach.

Description

Terraphase is seeking a well-rounded Project Manager with experience in environmental site investigation and remediation to join our team in our Oakland or Pleasanton, CA offices. In this role, the successful candidate will independently manage projects, support diverse client needs, and apply technical expertise to solve complex environmental challenges across soil, groundwater, and vapor systems.

The Role

At the Senior Project level, the successful candidate will deliver the key responsibilities described below at the deliverable or project level under the supervision of Terraphase Senior- and Principal-level staff, including Terraphase project managers, Client Managers, and internal subject matter experts.

At the Associate level, the successful candidate will lead and manage the delivery of key responsibilities described below in collaboration with Terraphase Principal-level staff, but with day-to-day responsibility for safe, quality, and efficient project delivery,

• Lead and manage site characterization, remedial investigations, feasibility studies, and remediation implementation projects.
• Coordinate field efforts, subcontractors, and internal technical teams. Provide direction to staff on field and office work tasks.
• Ensure deliverables meet regulatory standards (RCRA, DTSC, CERCLA, RWQCB, SWRCB).
• Maintain quality communication with clients, regulators, and stakeholders.
• Use Terraphase project management software to assign, track, and review the quality and timely delivery of project tasks.
• Manage project finances, including monitoring project financial metrics using Terraphase financial management software, managing scope and budget, managing changes in scope, and timely project invoicing.

Who You Are

• 7–15 years of environmental consulting experience.
• PE or PG licensure in California.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification with current refresher training.
• Strong health and safety awareness and culture
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills.
• Hands-on experience with in-situ and ex-situ remediation, or innovative remediation methods.
• Proven project diversity across industrial, commercial, and private development sectors.
• Comfortable with regulator interaction and client conversations.
• Experienced in project financial management with project budgets of $200,000 or more.

Compensation for this position is based on years of experience, technical expertise, technical education, and geographic location.

Compensation for this position is based on years of experience, technical expertise, technical education, and geographic location.

Pay Range

$100,000 - $140,000 USD

Who We Are

We are an environmental consulting company that offers cost-effective solutions to complex environmental and engineering challenges. We apply technical expertise and keen awareness of the regulatory framework to achieve our clients' project goals and objectives. The combined talent and experience of Terraphase's engineers, geologists, and scientists form the foundation for a comprehensive environmental management approach.

Terraphase was founded with the goal of developing a full-service engineering and consulting firm that provides high-quality services to clients with regional and nationwide operations. We are driven by creating valuable work products for our company and clients, and a rewarding environment for our employees. Our staff is comprised of registered professionals in civil engineering, geology, hydrogeology, and geotechnical engineering.

Our unique company culture philosophy of appreciating and recognizing individuals for their work, leadership, and mentoring, while supporting and encouraging a healthy personal and professional lifestyle help to make Terraphase one of the best places to work.

Benefits

Terraphase offers an extensive benefits package including; Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, a generous 401(k) match, Commuter Benefits, TerraLunches, TerraTalks, Tuition/Licensing/Professional Development Reimbursement, Flexible Work Schedule, ongoing company-sponsored events.

EOE STATEMENT

Terraphase is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to an inclusive & diverse work environment where individual strengths and diverse viewpoints are respected and complement each other to achieve common goals. (EOE M/V/F/D)

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