Senior Environmental Programs Director

UES; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

UES in Riverside, CA is seeking an Environmental Department Manager to lead environmental projects, supervise staff, and ensure quality delivery across ESAs and client relations.

The role blends office duties—planning, reporting, cost estimation—with field work, travel up to 20%, and business development focus.

Candidates should have 10+ years in environmental engineering/consulting, with PE or PG preferred and strong regulatory knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Geologist (PG) license preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in environmental engineering or consulting.
• HAZWOPER 40-hour certification, AHERA certification, and annual refreshers.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret technical documents and comply with regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate project work, identifying resource needs and assigning responsibilities.
• Serve as primary client contact for project scheduling, issue resolution, and invoicing.
• Supervise a team of environmental professionals, specialists, and technicians conducting ESAs (Phase I-III).
• Build and maintain strong client relationships; support networking and outreach.
• Recruit, train, and mentor departmental personnel.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Regulatory compliance

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Geologist (PG) license preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

UES in Riverside, CA is seeking an Environmental Department Manager to lead environmental projects, supervise staff, and ensure quality delivery across ESAs and client relations.

The role blends office duties—planning, reporting, cost estimation—with field work, travel up to 20%, and business development focus.

Candidates should have 10+ years in environmental engineering/consulting, with PE or PG preferred and strong regulatory knowledge.