Environmental Remediation & Emergency Response Lead

Pacific-Northern-Environmental-LLC-1; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plan

Company-paid and voluntary life and AD

401(k) with discretionary matching

Paid training and certifications

Profit sharing program

Company vehicle

Job summary

Pacific Northern Environmental, LLC is seeking a Department Manager – Environmental Remediation & Emergency Response to lead CCS Remediation & ER operations. You will own the department budget and P&L, develop bids and project plans, and ensure safe, compliant, and profitable execution with subcontractors as needed.

This leadership role requires hands-on operations management, remediation expertise, and strong customer relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred but not required.
• 5+ years in environmental remediation or related field operations.
• 3+ years managing field crews and projects with proven KPI improvements.
• Strong leadership, communication, and client-management skills.
• Experience directing soil remediation, tank removal, and emergency response.
• Licenses/certifications to supervise regulated remediation work in applicable states.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily remediation operations and workflow across the regional service area.
• Own the department budget, P&L, forecasts, and revenue goals.
• Develop estimates, bids, scopes, and quotes; manage change orders.
• Plan and schedule labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractors.
• Build and maintain customer relationships and support business development.
• Coordinate with Safety and Operations on training and compliance.
• Ensure regulatory licensing and reporting requirements are met.
• Oversee Emergency Response readiness and on-call coverage.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting / P&L management

Client relationship management

Negotiation

Operations management

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science, geology, construction management, business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Pacific Northern Environmental, LLC is seeking a Department Manager – Environmental Remediation & Emergency Response to lead CCS Remediation & ER operations. You will own the department budget and P&L, develop bids and project plans, and ensure safe, compliant, and profitable execution with subcontractors as needed.

This leadership role requires hands-on operations management, remediation expertise, and strong customer relationships.