Senior Environmental Project Lead — Complex Remediation

LVI Associates; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

LVI Associates in Irvine, CA is seeking a Senior Environmental Project Manager to lead remediation projects from planning through completion, coordinating multidisciplinary teams of scientists, geologists, and engineers.

This role focuses on managing scope, schedule, budget, and client expectations, while providing technical leadership on site investigations and remediation programs. The position offers visibility into growth opportunities within a collaborative firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, or related discipline.
• 12+ years of environmental consulting experience.
• 5+ years of project management and multidisciplinary team leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading site investigation and remediation projects for large, technically complex sites
• Strong understanding of environmental regulations, remedial technologies, and project delivery best practices
• Proven client management and business development experience, including bid preparation and proposal development
• Excellent communication and leadership skills

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver environmental investigation and remediation projects from planning through completion
• Lead multidisciplinary teams of environmental scientists, geologists, engineers, and technical specialists
• Oversee project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client expectations
• Provide technical leadership on complex remediation and site characterization programs
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and regulatory agencies
• Support business development efforts, including client relationship management, proposal preparation, RFP responses, and strategic pursuits
• Mentor junior and mid-level staff and contribute to team development initiatives
• Collaborate with leadership on project strategy, resource planning, and growth objectives

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Regulatory understanding

Site remediation experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Geology

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Job description

LVI Associates in Irvine, CA is seeking a Senior Environmental Project Manager to lead remediation projects from planning through completion, coordinating multidisciplinary teams of scientists, geologists, and engineers.

This role focuses on managing scope, schedule, budget, and client expectations, while providing technical leadership on site investigations and remediation programs. The position offers visibility into growth opportunities within a collaborative firm.