Environmental Project Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Flexible work schedule

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

Terraphase Engineering Inc is seeking a Project Manager to manage environmental site investigations and remediation in Oakland or Pleasanton, CA. The candidate will deliver key responsibilities including managing projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and coordinating field efforts.

Experience in environmental consulting is essential, along with PE or PG licensure and OSHA certification. The position offers a pay range of $100,000 – $140,000 and an extensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 7–15 years of environmental consulting experience.
• Experience with in-situ and ex-situ remediation methods.
• Proven project diversity in various sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage site characterization and remediation projects.
• Coordinate field efforts and subcontractors.
• Ensure deliverables meet regulatory standards.
• Maintain communication with clients and stakeholders.
• Manage project finances, scope, and budgets.

Skills

Environmental consulting experience

Project financial management

Technical writing

Verbal communication skills

Health and safety awareness

Regulatory interaction

Education

PE or PG licensure in California

OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification

Job description

Terraphase is seeking a well‑rounded Project Manager with experience in environmental site investigation and remediation to join our team in Oakland or Pleasanton, CA.

Description

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 under the supervision of Terraphase senior and principal staff.

At the Associate level, the candidate will lead and manage key responsibilities in collaboration with principal staff, with day‑to‑day responsibility for safe, quality, and efficient project delivery.

Key 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 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, 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 budgets of $200,000 or more.

Compensation

Pay range: $100,000 – $140,000 USD.

Compensation and Benefits

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

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, and ongoing company‑sponsored events.

Equal Opportunity Employer 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)