Senior Environmental Program Manager

EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., PBC.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with ESOP

Competitive salary

Health, dental, vision coverage

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Wellness program

Job summary

EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., PBC. seeks a Senior Environmental Program Manager to lead a long-term environmental monitoring and operations program for U.S.

Navy installations across the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. You will provide overall leadership for a large, multi-task-order contract, directing project delivery, client engagement, staffing, financial performance, and technical quality while collaborating with project managers, technical teams, and government stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent in environmental science, engineering, geology, or related field.
• Demonstrated 15+ years in environmental consulting, restoration, remediation, or related project experience.
• Experience managing large federal environmental projects or contracts.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall program leadership and accountability for contract execution, performance, and client satisfaction.
• Manage a portfolio of environmental projects and task orders, ensuring scopes, schedules, budgets, and quality expectations are met.
• Lead and mentor project managers and technical staff, fostering collaboration, professional growth, and operational excellence.
• Oversee staffing, resource planning, and workload balancing across multiple concurrent projects.
• Monitor program performance metrics and implement strategies to improve delivery, efficiency, and client outcomes.
• Ensure the consistent delivery of technically sound, high-quality work that meets contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with government clients and key stakeholders.
• Support business development activities through proposal development, technical writing, and client engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Technical writing

Education

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

Job description

About Us

At EA, you'll find yourself surrounded by dynamic professionals that embrace collaboration and curiosity to foster innovation and problem-solving. This culture forms the essence of our value proposition to apply high-quality, objective, and interdisciplinary services to complex environmental challenges. With a strong foundation in servant leadership and community service, EA employees are encouraged to pursue personal and professional passions. As a team, we empower each other to share ideas, believe in our common purpose, and value differing perspectives.

Position Overview

Are you an experienced environmental leader who thrives on managing complex federal programs and building strong client relationships? We are seeking a Senior Environmental Program Manager to lead execution of a long-term environmental monitoring and operations program supporting U.S. Navy installations across the Pacific Northwest and Alaska.

In this high-impact role, you will provide overall leadership for a large, multi-task-order environmental contract, overseeing project delivery, client engagement, staffing, financial performance, and technical quality. You will work closely with project managers, technical teams, and government stakeholders to ensure successful execution of environmental restoration, monitoring, and long-term management activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall program leadership and accountability for contract execution, performance, and client satisfaction.
• Manage a portfolio of environmental projects and task orders, ensuring scopes, schedules, budgets, and quality expectations are met.
• Lead and mentor project managers and technical staff, fostering collaboration, professional growth, and operational excellence.
• Oversee staffing, resource planning, and workload balancing across multiple concurrent projects.
• Monitor program performance metrics and implement strategies to improve delivery, efficiency, and client outcomes.
• Ensure the consistent delivery of technically sound, high-quality work that meets contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with government clients and key stakeholders.
• Support business development activities through proposal development, technical writing, and client engagement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Geology, or a related field.
• 15+ years of environmental consulting, restoration, remediation, compliance, or related project experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing large federal environmental projects or contracts.
• Experience managing fixed-price and performance-based environmental projects.
• Proven success leading multidisciplinary teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong project management, technical writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with clients, regulators, and internal stakeholders.

Note: This position requires specific driving duties. You must be able to pass a motor vehicle records check required by our insurer.

Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related discipline.
• Professional certification such as:
  • Professional Engineer (PE)
  • Professional Geologist (PG)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Program management experience overseeing multiple project managers and task orders.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense clients, including NAVFAC, USACE, or similar agencies.
• Knowledge of environmental restoration and long-term management programs, including groundwater monitoring, treatment systems, land use controls, and CERCLA-related activities.

Use of AI in the Application Process

Applications should represent your own work and experience. AI generated resumes will not be considered.

Sponsorship Statement

This position does not offer visa sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants who require sponsorship at any point will not be considered.

Drug Screen Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen.

Pay Range

$160,000 — $190,000 USD

The EA pay range for this position is intended as a general guideline and does not guarantee specific compensation or salary. Factors considered when making an offer include job responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, alignment with market data, and compliance with federal and state laws.

Why Join EA?

At EA, our core values are openness, balance, and challenge〝and we strive to improve the quality of the environment in which we live, one project at a time. Our professional, team-centric culture promotes collaboration and flexibility and allows employees to guide their own career development path. To that end, we provide training and coaching to support ongoing development for our project managers and consulting engineers.

What We Provide

EA prides itself on servant leadership, career development for staff in all areas, and maintaining work-life balance including flexible schedules. We have a tremendous base of positive client relationships that has resulted in a stable backlog of projects and opportunities for growth. We offer paid volunteer time, tuition reimbursement, knowledge sharing, industry advancement, professional associations, and industry conferences. EA is proud to offer a fantastic benefits package that includes the following:

• 401k with Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Competitive Salary
• Low deductible health coverage for you and your family through Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Generous paid-time-off policy
• Paid volunteer time
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional Development
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee wellness program

Accommodation Information

If you are interested in applying for employment with EA and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the EA Talent Acquisition Office [e-mail]. For TTY users, dial 711.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

EA is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status.