Remote Environmental Project Manager - Surface Water

Arizona State Government; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Sick & annual leave

Parental leave

Retirement benefits

Health insurance

Transit subsidy

Work-life balance

Training opportunities

Job summary

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join the Surface Water Protection Section. The ideal candidate will lead multidisciplinary teams of field staff, scientists, engineers, and legal experts to manage complex timelines and deliverables while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.

This role offers full-time remote work within Arizona, with opportunities for in-person collaboration and quarterly meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, natural resources, or related field.
• CAPM or PMP certification preferred.
• 5+ years of project management experience for Level 3 or 8 years for Level 4.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams across field, technical, and legal staff.
• Knowledge of Lean tools and the Arizona Management System (AMS).
• Ability to translate data into clear reports for leadership and the public.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional projects from inception to delivery with defined scope and timelines.
• Coordinate SMEs, permit writers, field inspectors, compliance officers, and legal staff.
• Oversee data integrity, analysis, interpretation, and QA of surface water data.
• Translate complex technical/regulatory data into actionable reports and presentations.
• Collaborate with federal, state, local agencies and stakeholders on protection initiatives.
• Provide daily mentorship and technical direction to teams of SMEs and staff.
• Cultivate an inclusive, high-performing team environment aligned with ADEQ values.
• Identify bottlenecks and apply Lean/AMS methods to improve efficiency.
• Champion new tools and technologies to improve program speed and accuracy.
• Attend quarterly in-person meetings.

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

Report writing

Public hearings

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in science/engineering/natural resources

CAPM or PMP certification

Job description

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join the Surface Water Protection Section. The ideal candidate will lead multidisciplinary teams of field staff, scientists, engineers, and legal experts to manage complex timelines and deliverables while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.

This role offers full-time remote work within Arizona, with opportunities for in-person collaboration and quarterly meetings.