Field Project Manager

Insight Global; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Field Project Manager to oversee environmental field projects from planning through execution, including safety, budgets, and field teams.

You will manage scopes, schedules, and client communications while staying hands-on with field operations as needed; travel to project sites is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in project management (field focused)
• Experience with landfill gas projects or environmental control systems
• Ability to manage scope, schedules, budgets, and field resources
• Strong troubleshooting and data analysis skills
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, plans and specs
• Knowledge of applicable environmental, construction, and safety regulations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel regularly between project sites

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple environmental field projects from planning through execution.
• Develop scopes, schedules, budgets, safety plans, and work plans.
• Monitor financials: budgets, forecasts, invoicing, accruals.
• Lead field crews, subcontractors, vendors, equipment, and material procurement.
• Review data, troubleshoot environmental control systems, and adjust operations.
• Prepare and review routine reports and support regulatory reporting.
• Maintain client communication and manage expectations of progress and deliverables.
• Review drawings, specifications, schematics, and O&M manuals.
• Promote safety practices, lead safety discussions, and assess hazards.
• Ensure PPE, tools and safety equipment for field teams.
• Mentor and direct field personnel; support hiring and onboarding.
• Assist with proposals and business development opportunities.
• Ensure deliverables meet internal quality and documentation standards.

Skills

PM leadership

Landfill gas

Environmental controls

Project scope & budgets

Troubleshooting & data analysis

Reading drawings & specs

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Tools

MS Office

MS Teams

Field technology

HDPE welding equipment

Job description

The Field Project Manager will oversee the safe and effective execution of environmental field projects involving the construction, operation, maintenance, and monitoring of environmental control systems. This person will manage project scope, schedules, budgets, field teams, subcontractors, safety, quality, and client communication while remaining hands‑on with field operations as needed. This role is a good fit for someone with strong environmental field operations experience who can manage both the technical/field side and the project/business side of the work.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple environmental field projects or one to two larger projects from planning through execution.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, safety plans, and work plans.
• Monitor project financials, including budgets, forecasting, invoicing, and accruals.
• Lead and coordinate field crews, subcontractors, vendors, equipment, and material procurement.
• Review field data and troubleshoot environmental control systems, recommending operational adjustments as needed.
• Prepare and review routine operational reports and support regulatory reporting.
• Maintain client communication and manage expectations regarding project progress, issues, and deliverables.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, schematics, equipment manuals, and O&M documentation.
• Promote strong safety practices, lead field safety discussions, assess jobsite hazards, and investigate incidents when necessary.
• Ensure field teams have appropriate PPE, tools, and safety equipment.
• Mentor, coach, and provide day‑to‑day direction to field personnel.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and development of field staff.
• Assist with proposals, client development, and identification of additional project opportunities.
• Ensure project deliverables meet internal quality and documentation standards.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years in Project Management
• Landfill gas experience
• Strong experience with the construction, operation, maintenance, and/or troubleshooting of environmental control systems.
• Previous project management or field leadership experience.
• Ability to manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and field resources.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem‑solving, and data analysis skills.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, plans, specifications, schematics, and equipment/O&M manuals.
• Working knowledge of applicable environmental, construction, and safety regulations.
• Strong understanding of field health and safety practices.
• Experience working with hand and power tools.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions and on uneven or difficult terrain.
• Ability to travel/drive regularly between project sites.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions in a field environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Teams, mobile devices, and basic field technology.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Experience with environmental remediation or similar environmental control systems.
• Experience with HDPE welding equipment and/or supervising HDPE‑related field work.
• Previous experience training field employees on equipment, procedures, or safety practices.
• Experience managing subcontractors and vendors.
• Experience preparing proposals or supporting business development.
• Experience interacting directly with clients and regulatory agencies. Previous direct‑report management, coaching, or mentoring experience.