Environmental Project Manager

AppleOne Employment Services; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Job summary

A leading infrastructure and environmental services contractor is seeking an experienced Environmental Project Manager to oversee environmental remediation and compliance projects in the Southeast. This role involves managing site assessments, coordinating field crews, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of relevant experience, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in project management software. A competitive salary is offered based on experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in environmental project management.
• Background in environmental remediation and industrial services.
• Working knowledge of EPA, OSHA, and compliance standards.
• Experience managing field crews and subcontractors.
• Strong budgeting and cost-control experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of environmental and remediation projects.
• Oversee site assessments and compliance efforts.
• Coordinate field crews, subcontractors, and materials.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
• Prepare project scopes, proposals, and cost estimates.
• Monitor budgets and control project costs.
• Conduct site visits to ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as primary client contact and maintain strong working relationships.
• Prepare reports, documentation, and regulatory submissions as required.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies to keep projects on track.

Skills

Environmental project management

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting and cost control

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Environmental science, engineering, or related degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

A leading infrastructure and environmental services contractor is seeking an experienced Environmental Project Manager to oversee environmental remediation, compliance, and industrial service projects throughout the Southeast.

This role is responsible for managing environmental field operations, client relationships, regulatory compliance, budgets, and project execution. The ideal candidate has a strong background in environmental remediation, industrial services, rail-related environmental work, or heavy civil projects and thrives in a fast-paced, field-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of environmental and remediation projects
• Oversee site assessments, remediation activities, and environmental compliance efforts
• Coordinate field crews, subcontractors, equipment, and materials
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations (EPA, OSHA, etc.)
• Prepare and review project scopes, proposals, cost estimates, and schedules
• Monitor budgets and control project costs
• Conduct site visits to ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance
• Serve as primary client contact and maintain strong working relationships
• Prepare reports, documentation, and regulatory submissions as required
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies to keep projects on track

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in environmental project management
• Background in environmental remediation, industrial services, rail environmental support, or related field
• Working knowledge of EPA, OSHA, and environmental compliance standards
• Experience managing multiple field crews and subcontractors
• Strong budgeting and cost-control experience
• Ability to travel regionally to job sites
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with rail corridor remediation or industrial site cleanup
• Experience with stormwater, SPCC, soil/groundwater remediation, or hazardous material projects
• PMP certification (preferred but not required)
• Environmental science, engineering, or related degree
• Competitive salary (based on experience)