Senior Environmental Project Manager

Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc.; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Work-life balance

Job summary

Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc. (GES) is seeking a Senior Environmental Project Manager to lead a diverse portfolio of environmental projects in the Atlanta region.

This role focuses on client management, regulatory compliance, and technically challenging site work across GA, AL, and TN. The ideal candidate has 8+ years of environmental investigation/remediation experience, strong writing and leadership skills, and a background in overseeing budgets and schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience managing environmental investigation and remediation projects in California
• Minimum 3+ years of staff management experience
• Professional Geologist (PG) or Professional Engineer (PE) license a plus
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets, staff, and client relationships.
• Excellent technical writing, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain long-term client relationships based on trust and performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of environmental projects across GA, AL, and TN, including compliance, investigation, remediation, and permitting scopes.
• Lead and support technical staff in preparing resource schedules, reports, technical memoranda, and proposals.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients—managing expectations, budgets, and schedules.
• Provide senior-level technical input and oversight on complex sites, including UST and non-UST projects as well as non-petroleum related sites.
• Draft and review detailed technical reports with a focus on regulatory compliance and client goals.
• Develop regulatory strategies and represent clients during regulatory discussions and submittals.
• Apply expertise across one or more technical service areas: Site Investigation (Phase II ESAs, groundwater/soil/vapor sampling), Remediation (remedy selection, design, construction, OM&M), Ecological Services (Wetlands, NEPA, habitat surveys, endangered species, permitting), Air Quality Services (Permitting, emissions, Title V compliance).
• Conduct performance reviews and lead regular team check-ins to manage staff workloads and development.
• Collaborate with internal teams and business development leads to maintain excellent client service.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Groundwater & Environmental Services (GES) is a growing, purpose-driven environmental consulting and engineering firm that helps clients solve complex environmental challenges with integrity and impact. For over 40 years, GES has built a strong reputation for technical excellence, innovation, and long-standing client partnerships across sectors such as energy, manufacturing, real estate, and government.

At GES, you'll find a collaborative and flexible work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and a chance to make a real difference—for our clients, our communities, and the environment.

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Project Manager to join our team in Atlanta, GA. This is a fantastic opportunity to manage a portfolio of diverse, technically challenging projects while leading teams, mentoring staff, and helping to grow our presence in the region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of environmental projects acrossGA, AL, and TN, including compliance, investigation, remediation, and permitting scopes.
• Lead and support technical staff in preparing resource schedules, reports, technical memoranda, and proposals.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients—managing expectations, budgets, and schedules.
• Provide senior-level technical input and oversight on complex sites, including UST and non-UST projects as well as non-petroleum related sites.
• Draft and review detailed technical reports with a focus on regulatory compliance and client goals.
• Develop regulatory strategies and represent clients during regulatory discussions and submittals.
• Apply expertise across one or more technical service areas:
  • Site Investigation:Phase II ESAs, groundwater/soil/vapor sampling.
  • Remediation:Remedy selection, design, construction, OM&M.
  • Ecological Services:Wetlands, NEPA, habitat surveys, endangered species, permitting.
  • Air Quality Services:Permitting, emissions, Title V compliance.
• Conduct performance reviews and lead regular team check-ins to manage staff workloads and development.
• Collaborate with internal teams and business development leads to maintain excellent client service.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience managing environmental investigation and remediation projects in California
• Minimum 3+ years of staff management experience
• Professional Geologist (PG) or Professional Engineer (PE) license a plus
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets, staff, and client relationships.
• Excellent technical writing, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain long-term client relationships based on trust and performance.

When you join Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc. (GES), you are not a number – you become the reason for our success. You’ll have the opportunity to carve your own career path while working shoulder-to-shoulder with some of the most talented and dedicated professionals in the industry. By combining our unique talents and expertise, we help the world’s leading organizations solve their most complex environmental challenges. We work hard, and we have a lot of fun while we’re at it. Our core values are centered on doing what’s right – for our clients, our employees, and our community. Our employees benefit from a supportive, collaborative culture and an entrepreneurial spirit that promotes new ideas and shared learning.

Our comprehensive benefits include: medical, dental, vision, prescription card, 401k, FSA, LTD, STD, New Parent Leave, 529 College Bound Fund, Tuition Assistance, Bonus Plan, and more. We know that there is life to be lived beyond work. That's why we offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package and champion a culture that embraces work/life balance. Employee benefits are available to regular full-time and part-time employees in accordance with our company policy.

Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc. (GES)believes that diversity and inclusion among our staff is critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. At GES, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law.