Environmental Site Investigation and Remediation Project Manager

Environmental Site Investigation and Remediation Project Manager; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon is seeking an Environmental Project Manager in California to oversee subsurface investigations, soil vapor assessments, and remediation actions for a diverse client base. You will support senior staff in developing new client relationships while coordinating with a team of experts to ensure projects run on time and within budget.

The role focuses on managing field investigations and remediation efforts for commercial/industrial, transportation, and energy clients, with emphasis on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science or Geology with 5+ years of related experience; or 9+ years of related experience without a degree.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.
• Ability to independently analyze and interpret analytical data, technical reports, and regulatory guidance.
• Strong technical writing and business communication skills.
• Ability to present information verbally to managers and clients.
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills with a strong work ethic.
• Strong experience with environmental investigation and remediation for commercial/industrial, transportation and energy clients.
• OSHA Hazwoper training completed and current refresher.

Responsibilities

• Assist with proposal preparation and RFP/RFQ responses with internal staff and clients.
• Collaborate with geotechnical, facilities, and compliance lines for cross-selling opportunities.
• Manage subsurface investigations (Phase II ESAs, Limited Site Investigations, RI) to evaluate soil, groundwater and vapor.
• Manage remediation projects involving soil, groundwater and vapor actions.
• Identify and gather resources to complete projects: schedules, budgets, equipment, staff, and external contractors.
• Lead safety under the IIF culture, including pre-task planning and safety plan compliance.
• Resolve operational problems to minimize delays and coordinate field personnel, office staff, and subcontractors.
• Coordinate with accounting for financial management of billing and collections.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Technical writing

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Environmental Science/Geology

9+ years of related experience (without degree)

Tools

Hazwoper Certification

Job description

Description

Terracon is looking for curious minds to join us as anEnvironmental Project Manager. This is a mid-level position that will help support the growing needs of our service line in California. You will be responsible for managing subsurface investigations, soil vapor assessments, and remedial actions on behalf of our diverse client base. This position would also be responsible for helping senior staff develop new client relationships and maintaining our existing client base. Work with a team of professional experts in our Site Investigation/Remediation department and collaboratively work on dynamic projects with colleagues and clients to ensure work is executed on time and within budget. Start your new journey and Explore with Us.

Responsibilities

• Assist with proposal preparation and RFP/RFQ responses. This involves liaising with internal due diligence staff, Terracon National Account Managers and/or clients with inquiries for services.
  
• Collaborate with other service lines (e.g., geotechnical, facilities, compliance) for cross-selling opportunities.
  
• Manage subsurface investigations (Phase II ESAs, Limited Site Investigations, Remedial Investigations) to evaluate soil, groundwater and soil vapor.
  
• Manage remediation projects that involve soil, groundwater and/or soil vapor response actions.
  
• Identify, develop, and gather the resources to complete these projects. This will include developing project schedules, budget estimation, selecting equipment, project staff, and external contractors.
  
• We lead in safety by embracing the IIF (Incident and Injury Free) culture. Lead IIF through safety efforts including pre-task planning, and preparation and compliance with approved safety plan.
  
• Take action to resolve operational problems (e.g., staffing/resources) and minimize delays.
  
• Coordinate and direct field personnel, office staff, and subcontractors to complete the project.
  
• Coordinate with accounting for financial management of business intelligence, invoicing and collections.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline practices by the Firm including Engineering, Environmental Science or Geology and a minimum of 5 years’ related experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 9 years’ related experience.

• A valid driver’s license with acceptab

  le violation history may be required.

• Ability to independently analyze and interpret analytical data, technical reports, technical guidance documents, and governmental regulations pertaining to environmental contamination.
• Strong technical writing skills including written reports and business correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information verbally and respond to questions from managers and clients.
• Demonstrate strong problem solving and critical thinking skills with a strong work ethic.
• Strong experience with environmental investigation (including field data collection) and remediation related to commercial/industrial, transportation and energy clients.
• Strong communication skills.
• OSHA 40-hour Hazwoper and current annual refresher.

Preferred Qualifications

• A EIT/PE or GIT/PG or other professional certification is preferred but not required.