Environmental Remediation Project Manager (Federal)

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) seeks a qualified Environmental Specialist II to oversee federal facility cleanups in Colorado. You will ensure remediation actions meet CERCLA/RCRA requirements, reviewing plans, investigations and remedies while coordinating with stakeholders.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, technical oversight, and timely delivery of cleanup projects across complex sites.

Qualifications

• Six years of full-time work experience in gathering, analyzing and interpreting analytical data or related remediation experience.
• Knowledge of CERCLA and RCRA preferred.
• Strong organizational and project management skills; ability to communicate with diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Represent the State as project manager for sites requiring soil and groundwater remedial actions.
• Assess and determine technical and regulatory adequacy of reports, design documents, and plans for remedial investigations and remedy implementation.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and approved plans; review reports to optimize investigations and cleanup technologies.
• Participate in task forces and teams; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Public speaking

Education

Education/Experience mix (6 years)

Job description

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) seeks a qualified Environmental Specialist II to oversee federal facility cleanups in Colorado. You will ensure remediation actions meet CERCLA/RCRA requirements, reviewing plans, investigations and remedies while coordinating with stakeholders.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, technical oversight, and timely delivery of cleanup projects across complex sites.