Project Manager - Environmental Response & Remediation

GHD; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

PTO

Holiday pay

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

GHD is seeking a Senior Project Manager for its FIRST program to lead environmental emergency response, investigation, remediation, and preparedness projects across North America. You will manage client relationships, guide multidisciplinary teams, and drive business development for private-sector clients in rail, pipeline, energy, and manufacturing sectors.

The role emphasizes project delivery, financial performance, and mentorship, with travel across the United States and base opportunities at

Qualifications

• 5+ years of consulting project management experience in environmental projects.
• Experience managing environmental remediation and assessment projects under regulatory programs.
• Experience serving private-sector industrial clients (rail, pipeline, energy, chemical, manufacturing).

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental assessment, remediation, restoration, compliance, and emergency response projects from proposal through completion.
• Serve as primary contact for industrial/private-sector clients during emergency response and remediation activities.
• Lead all aspects of project delivery including scope, schedule, budget, forecasting, invoicing, reporting, and client communication.
• Develop project strategies, scopes of work, cost estimates, and technical work plans aligning with client objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams including remediation specialists, industrial hygienists, toxicologists, risk assessors, engineers, GIS professionals, and construction managers.
• Support regulatory engagement, site closure strategies, and long-term environmental liability management.

Skills

Client relationship management

Project management

Business development

Mentoring staff

Budget forecasting

Education

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

Tools

GIS

ICS

Job description

Job Description

There's no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we're committed to helping you do exactly that. Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in. Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it.

Who are we looking for?

As a Senior Project Manager with GHD FIRST, you will lead environmental emergency response, investigation, remediation, and preparedness projects for some of North America's largest industrial, railroad, pipeline, energy, and manufacturing clients. This role is ideal for an experienced environmental consultant who thrives in a client-facing environment and enjoys managing complex projects, mentoring staff, developing business opportunities, and solving challenging environmental and operational issues. You will be responsible for project delivery, client relationship management, business development, financial performance, and multidisciplinary team coordination while supporting emergency response and remediation efforts throughout the United States. The successful candidate will have experience managing projects for private-sector clients including railroads, pipeline operators, manufacturers, chemical facilities, energy companies, and other industrial organizations. This opportunity can be based out of most GHD offices within the United States.

Who is GHD FIRST:

GHD Fast Incident Response Services Team (GHD FIRST) delivers turnkey, 24/7/365 incident response and management services throughout North America. The GHD FIRST team provides the following core services: Emergency Preparedness, Planning, and Drills Environmental/ Remediation Services Incident Management / Incident Command System (ICS) Air Monitoring/ Industrial Hygiene Waste Management Toxicology/ Risk Assessment Geographic Information Systems (GIS)/ Database Shoreline Clean-up Assessment Technique (SCAT) Digital Technology/ Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Services Construction/ Construction Management Services Crisis Communication and Community Engagement Litigation Support

GHD has more than 100 offices across North America with over 200 staff trained in emergency response and emergency management procedures. Listed below is a management role currently open to grow and further develop the GHD FIRST business sector within GHD.

Responsibilities of the position will be but are not limited to:

• Manage environmental assessment, remediation, restoration, compliance, and emergency response projects from proposal through completion.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for industrial and private-sector clients during emergency response, environmental investigation, and remediation activities.
• Lead all aspects of project delivery including scope, schedule, budget, forecasting, invoicing, reporting, quality management, and client communication.
• Develop project strategies, scopes of work, cost estimates, remedial approaches, and technical work plans that align with client objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams including remediation specialists, industrial hygienists, toxicologists, risk assessors, engineers, GIS professionals, and construction managers.
• Support regulatory engagement, corrective action planning, site closure strategies, and long-term environmental liability management.
• Prepare and review technical correspondence, proposals, reports, specifications, and environmental deliverables.
• Lead and mentor ER&P and environmental professionals while supporting staff development and training.
• Conduct and oversee environmental sampling, monitoring, and field investigations consistent with established procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and pursue business development opportunities, support proposal development, and expand existing client relationships.
• Represent GHD through industry conferences, client meetings, speaking engagements, and regional business development activities.
• Support emergency response readiness and be available for after-hours response activities and travel throughout the United States as needed.
• Collaborate closely with GHD subject matter experts and other business groups to deliver integrated client solutions.

What you will bring to the team:

• 5-15+ years of consulting project management experience involving environmental investigation, remediation, emergency response, compliance, and industrial environmental projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience managing environmental remediation and assessment projects under state and federal regulatory programs.
• Experience supporting private-sector industrial clients, including rail, pipeline, manufacturing, chemical, energy, or similar industries.
• Experience managing project financial performance including budgets, forecasting, contracting, change management, and client invoicing.
• Experience managing subcontractors, field teams, and remediation contractors.
• Experience responding to environmental emergencies and supporting drills, exercises, and tactical planning efforts.
• Strong client relationship management and business development skills with a proven ability to grow and maintain client accounts.
• Knowledge of CERCLA, RCRA, state remediation programs, PHMSA requirements, and environmental compliance frameworks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare technical reports and deliver effective client presentations.
• Experience with emergency preparedness, IC, environmental sampling, air monitoring, SCAT, and field response operations.
• Experience supporting railroad and pipeline incidents preferred.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and project teams.

Benefits:

• 401K - Employees are eligible to participate on the first day of the month following 3 months of service.
• Paid time off - Our PTO benefit is designed to provide eligible employees with a period of rest and relaxation, sick, and personal time throughout the year. PTO starts at 16 days per year and increases with years of service
• Holiday Pay - Holiday pay is provided for eligible employees. GHD observes 9 holidays per year. Holiday pay will be based on the regular set schedule for the employee
• Wellness Benefit- Regular full-term employees are eligible to participate in the wellness reimbursement programme. GHD will reimburse 50% of the cost of the following to maximum of $250.00 reimbursement annually for such items as: Health club membership fees, Home exercise equipment purchases, Bicycles, Race, run & marathon entrance fees, Smoking cessation programs, Weight loss programs (i.e.-Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig), Fitbits and Fitness Tracking devices

Salary Range: $90,375.00 - $150,625.00 based on experience and location.

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

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