Senior Environmental Project Leader

Terracon; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon in Sioux Falls is seeking an experienced Environmental Project Manager with 5+ years to take ownership, strengthen client connections, and help shape our growing environmental practice.

You will lead meaningful projects, collaborate with Terracon professionals across the firm, and mentor staff while expanding environmental services and relationships in the Sioux Falls region.

This role offers local impact with national resources and room to grow as Terracon serves clients in the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a technical field with related experience.
• Experience managing scope, schedule, budget and deliverables.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience in Phase I/II assessments, soil/groundwater investigations, remediation, or permitting.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable history.
• Preferred credentials PG/PE/PMP or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental assessment, investigation, characterization, and remediation projects.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, deliverables and client communication.
• Work directly with clients to solve complex environmental challenges.
• Coordinate field staff, laboratories, subcontractors, and technical resources.
• Mentor developing professionals and strengthen the local team.
• Help grow environmental services and relationships in Sioux Falls and surrounding region.

Skills

Project management

Client relations

Environmental assessment

Budgeting

Regulatory coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science or Geology

Professional Geologist (PG), Professional Engineer (PE), Project Management Professional (PMP) credential

Job description

Terracon in Sioux Falls is seeking an experienced Environmental Project Manager with 5+ years to take ownership, strengthen client connections, and help shape our growing environmental practice.

You will lead meaningful projects, collaborate with Terracon professionals across the firm, and mentor staff while expanding environmental services and relationships in the Sioux Falls region.

This role offers local impact with national resources and room to grow as Terracon serves clients in the region.