Senior EHS Project Manager — Hybrid (Bay Area)

CDMS; Pleasanton (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with generous match

HSA

Job summary

CDMS is seeking an EHS Project Manager in Pleasanton, CA to own client relationships and deliver projects across the Bay Area. You will scope work, manage budgets, and partner with proposals to grow accounts.

The role blends hands-on EHS expertise with project ownership and business growth, requiring 5–10 years in environmental consulting, a California driver’s license, and willingness to travel. Hybrid work is available after onboarding.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of environmental consulting experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Strong knowledge of California EH&S regulations including Cal/OSHA, air quality, and waste management, with depth in at least one area.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication, including client presentations.
• Experience delivering trainings to groups of 10–40 people.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with environmental compliance software.
• Valid California driver’s license and willingness to travel to Bay Area client sites.
• Professional certifications (PE, CIH, CSP, CHMM, PG, or similar) are highly valued.
• Bilingual English and Spanish is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Own EHS projects from scope through delivery, keeping schedules and budgets on track while providing excellent client service.
• Scope new projects and define the work, deliverables, and level of effort for clients.
• Partner with the proposals team to prepare proposals and support business development for current and prospective clients.
• Develop health and safety programs for client companies.
• Prepare compliance reports and documentation to meet EPA, DTSC, local CUPA, Fire Department, Water Board, Air District, and other regulatory requirements.
• Assist clients with permitting and documentation (air quality, wastewater, tiered permitting, stormwater, and related programs).
• Conduct compliance audits and field monitoring (air monitoring, soil sampling, and similar).
• Deliver training for client employees, typically groups of 10 to 40.
• Serve as a technical resource to Environmental Specialists on regulatory and project questions.
• Provide ongoing compliance support to clients.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Training delivery

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science/Engineering/Chemistry or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Environmental compliance software

Job description

CDMS is seeking an EHS Project Manager in Pleasanton, CA to own client relationships and deliver projects across the Bay Area. You will scope work, manage budgets, and partner with proposals to grow accounts.

The role blends hands-on EHS expertise with project ownership and business growth, requiring 5–10 years in environmental consulting, a California driver’s license, and willingness to travel. Hybrid work is available after onboarding.