Environmental Project Manager - Remediation & Compliance

Groundwater And Environmental Svcs.; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid workforce

Medical benefits

401k plan

Tuition assistance

Bonus plan

Job summary

Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc. (GES) is seeking an Environmental Project Manager to lead a portfolio of environmental investigation, remediation, and regulatory compliance projects in Virginia, with a focus on delivering high-quality results on time and within budget.

You’ll supervise technical staff, serve as primary client contact, and collaborate with internal teams to drive business growth across Virginia and the surrounding region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geology, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• 5–10+ years of experience in investigation, remediation, reporting, and client/project management.
• Strong working knowledge of Virginia environmental regulations and accompanying guidance documents.
• Proven experience authoring and reviewing complex technical documents and reports.
• Demonstrated success in managing clients, project budgets, and personnel.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of environmental investigation and remediation projects (primarily in Virginia).
• Supervise and mentor technical staff; assign resources and oversee the preparation of reports, proposals, and project deliverables.
• Maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and reliable project execution.
• Lead project planning, execution, and budgeting; track performance against financial goals.
• Review and author technical documents, including complex site characterizations and remedial action plans.
• Evaluate data for soil, vapor, stormwater, and groundwater to support remediation and compliance strategies.
• Apply knowledge of remedial actions under the direction of a Professional Engineer.
• Prepare and implement regulatory strategies in line with state and local environmental policies.
• Collaborate with internal teams and business development staff to support consistent, high-quality service and foster new opportunities.
• Conduct performance reviews, lead team meetings, and support staff development and workload management.

Skills

Communication skills

Client management

Budget management

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geology or Environmental Science

Job description

Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc. (GES) is seeking an Environmental Project Manager to lead a portfolio of environmental investigation, remediation, and regulatory compliance projects in Virginia, with a focus on delivering high-quality results on time and within budget.

You’ll supervise technical staff, serve as primary client contact, and collaborate with internal teams to drive business growth across Virginia and the surrounding region.