Senior Environmental Project Manager

Apex Companies; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-subsidized medical and dental

401k match

Tuition assistance

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm in Seattle is seeking a PBS Principal Scientist to lead the regional environmental consulting practice. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in environmental consulting, proven business development success, and a professional registration as a PE or PG in Washington State. The role involves managing high-visibility projects and developing trusted client relationships. Salary ranges from $150,000 to $200,000 annually with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of environmental consulting experience with progressive responsibility and leadership.
• Professional registration as a PE or PG in Washington State.
• Proven success in business development, client engagement, and managing complex environmental programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow Apex’s regional environmental consulting practice.
• Develop and maintain trusted client relationships.
• Direct high-visibility projects ensuring technical excellence and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Environmental consulting experience

Client engagement

Business development

Regulatory strategy

Strong communication skills

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) registration

Job description

Professional Engineer or Geologist – Seattle Metro Area

What You’ll Do

• Lead and grow Apex’s regional environmental consulting practice, with a focus on site characterization, investigation, and remediation of upland and waterfront sites.
• Develop and maintain trusted client relationships, serving as a strategic advisor to both long‑term partners and new business opportunities.
• Direct high‑visibility projects, ensuring technical excellence, regulatory compliance, and successful environmental outcomes.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively on key technical concepts to regulators, stakeholders, and teaming partners.
• Drive growth and profitability across the practice.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of environmental consulting experience with progressive responsibility and leadership.
• Professional registration as a PE or PG in Washington State.
• Proven success in business development, client engagement, and managing complex environmental programs.
• Deep experience with site characterization, investigation, remediation, and regulatory strategy.
• Strong communication skills — both technical and strategic — with a proven ability to connect with regulators, stakeholders, and clients.
• A passion for mentoring, leadership, and advancing a culture of excellence and safety.

Benefits

• 70+ team members in the Puget Sound region and 300+ team members in the Pacific Northwest
• Full service environmental and engineering delivery capacity
• 1,700+ employee national firm with 70+ locations across the US.
• Company‑subsidized medical and dental.
• Company‑paid life, short, and long‑term disability.
• 401k match, tuition assistance, and more.
• Performance‑based bonuses or other incentives.

Location: Seattle Metro Area

Salary: $150,000–$200,000+ annually (DOE)

Employment Type: Full‑time with comprehensive benefits and performance‑based incentives

Job Title: PBS Principal Scientist

Req ID: 10752

Annual Expected Pay Range: $150,000 USD - $200,000 USD

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