Environmental Remediation Project Manager

Jacobs; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

PPTO

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an Environmental Project Manager in the Virginia Beach area (with options for Richmond, VA, Washington, DC, and Reston, VA) to lead environmental investigation and remediation design projects for the Navy and Marine Corps under the CLEAN program. You will plan, staff, schedule, and budget projects, ensuring quality and safety while coordinating with subcontractors and internal experts.

The role involves data analysis, technical report generation, and supervision of project

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, civil engineering, environmental science, geology, or related technical field.
• Experience in environmental sampling and subcontractor oversight.
• Remedial investigations, feasibility studies, engineering evaluations, and remedial designs/actions.
• Experience as a Project Manager overseeing teams and budget.

Responsibilities

• Plan, staff, schedule, and budget projects.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and internal support staff.
• Analyze data and prepare technical reports.
• Design and implement pilot studies and remediation systems.
• Interact with clients and regulators; present site characterization strategies.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering or related field

HAZWOPER certification (40-hour)

PE/PG or PMP certification

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

When it comes to environmental consulting, we’re focused on cleaning up our communities today to improve tomorrow.

We’re seeking an Environmental Project Manager based in the Virginia Beach area (other possible locations Richmond, VA, Washington, DC, and Reston, VA) to deliver environmental investigation and remediation design projects for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps through the award-winning Navy Comprehensive Long-Term Environmental Action Navy (CLEAN) Program. Jacobs has a strong track record of delivering projects for over 25 years through this program.

As an Environmental Project Manager, you’ll have responsibility to plan, staff, schedule, and budget projects while ensuring quality of work products, consistency across projects, and staff safety. You will also coordinate with subcontractors, internal support staff, and subject matter experts. You’ll use your technical skills and experience to analyze data, prepare technical reports, and design and implement pilot studies and remedial systems for sites impacted with chlorinated volatile organic compounds, petroleum-related compounds, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, munitions constituents/munitions explosive hazards, and other environmental contaminants.

Our Project Managers conduct day-to-day interaction with our clients and regulators, often preparing presentations, presenting information to stakeholders, and facilitating discussions of site characterization and site management strategies. You’llprovide motivation and direction to project teams andbe surrounded by mentorshipand mentoringopportunities to help youand your teamthrive. Our global team is here to provide you with the tools to keep your career growing as well as those around you.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, civil engineering, environmental science, geology, or other closely related technical degree
• Environmental project experience, including environmental sampling and subcontractor oversight
• Experience conducting remedial investigations, feasibility studies, engineering evaluations, remedial designs/actions, and/or installing and optimizing remediation systems
• Experience as a Project Manager, responsible for managing project teams and financial performance
• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification or ability to obtain and maintain
• Ability to plan and oversee field work
• Ideally, you will be local (or willing to relocate) to the Hampton Roads/Norfolk-Virginia Beach area or alternate locations identified in the requisition
• US citizenship

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Knowledge of USEPA regulations, including CERCLA and RCRA
• Experience with the environmental consulting industry managing DoD projects and/or experience with the DoD EnvironmentalRestoration Program
• Master’s degree in environmental engineering, civil engineering, environmental science, geology or other closely related technical field
• Professional Engineer or Geologist, or Project Management Professional (PE, PG, or PMP) certification or ability to obtain and maintain
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Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $92,100.00 to $100,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on August 27, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.