Environmental Remediation |Senior Project Manageer

LVI Associates; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

LVI Associates seeks a Senior Environmental Professional (PG, CHG, or PE) to lead technical execution and management of environmental projects in California. You will balance client interaction, project management, and mentorship while overseeing investigations, remediation, and regulatory coordination.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in environmental consulting, strong California regulatory knowledge, and a license (PG/CHG/PE).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Active PG, CHG, or PE license.
• 8+ years of environmental consulting, remediation, hydrogeology, or environmental engineering experience.
• Demonstrated success managing environmental projects from proposal through completion.
• Strong understanding of California environmental regulations and agency interaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical execution and overall management of environmental projects while meeting quality, schedule, and budget objectives.
• Manage complex site investigation, remediation, hydrogeologic, and environmental compliance projects.
• Prepare and review technical reports, work plans, feasibility evaluations, and regulatory deliverables.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers, geologists, and scientists.
• Support business development by maintaining client relationships and identifying new project opportunities.
• Represent clients during interactions with regulatory agencies and stakeholders.
• Oversee project financial performance, including budgeting, billing, and collections.

Skills

License in PG/CHG/PE

Project leadership

Client interaction

Mentoring staff

Budget & scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology, Engineering, Environmental Science or related field

Job description

Senior Environmental Professional (PG, CHG, or PE) | Environmental Consulting

Overview

A respected environmental consulting firm is seeking a licensed Professional Geologist (PG), Certified Hydrogeologist (CHG), or Professional Engineer (PE) to take a lead role in the technical execution and management of environmental projects. This position is ideal for a senior consultant who enjoys balancing technical work, client interaction, project management, mentoring staff, and helping grow client relationships.

The role offers involvement in all phases of project delivery, from site investigation and remediation through regulatory coordination, technical reporting, and client management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical execution and overall management of environmental projects while maintaining quality, schedule, and budget objectives.
• Manage complex site investigation, remediation, hydrogeologic, and environmental compliance projects.
• Prepare and review technical reports, work plans, feasibility evaluations, and regulatory deliverables.
• Serve as a technical resource and advisor for project teams, clients, and regulatory stakeholders.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary staff and subcontractors to ensure efficient project execution.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strong client communication.
• Identify project risks and implement effective solutions to keep projects moving forward.
• Oversee project financial performance, including budgeting, billing, and collections.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers, geologists, and scientists.
• Support business development efforts by maintaining client relationships and identifying new project opportunities.
• Represent clients during interactions with regulatory agencies and other stakeholders.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Active PG, CHG, or PE license.
• 8+ years of environmental consulting, remediation, hydrogeology, or environmental engineering experience.
• Demonstrated success managing environmental projects from proposal through completion.
• Experience with site assessment, groundwater investigations, remediation programs, regulatory compliance, and technical reporting.
• Strong understanding of California environmental regulations and agency interaction.
• Proven ability to lead project teams and mentor developing staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What Makes This Opportunity Attractive

• Opportunity to remain heavily involved in technical work while also leading projects and mentoring staff.
• Diverse project portfolio spanning environmental investigation, remediation, hydrogeology, and regulatory compliance.
• High level of autonomy and trust from leadership.
• Employee-owned environment with long-term growth potential.
• Strong benefits package including fully paid employee medical coverage, retirement programs, performance-driven culture, and support for professional development.

Compensation

• Approximately $110,000-$155,000+ annually depending on licensure, experience, and project management background.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, paid time off, and employee ownership opportunities.