Senior Environmental Project Manager (PG)

UES, Inc.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

UES is seeking a Senior Environmental Project Manager for our Irving, TX office. You will lead environmental assessment, investigation, remediation, and compliance projects, working directly with clients to develop solutions and manage regulatory coordination.

You will guide project strategy, mentor junior staff, and manage proposals, budgets, and schedules, ensuring high-quality outcomes and strong client relationships across diverse industries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, or Environmental Science; Master's degree preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in environmental site investigation, remediation, or regulatory compliance.
• FG certification required; Professional Geologist (PG) license strongly preferred or required based on state.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification and current refresher.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Expertise in environmental regulations, risk-based remediation strategies, and project lifecycle management.
• Advanced proficiency in field instrumentation, data interpretation, geologic modeling, and QA/QC processes.
• Proven experience leading technical teams, mentoring junior staff, and managing client relationships.
• Strong track record of writing, reviewing, and signing off on regulatory submittals, proposals, and reports.
• Strategic thinking, project scoping, and budgeting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental projects, including permitting, compliance, and remediation tasks.
• Develop and maintain proposals, cost estimates, schedules, change orders, and budgets while identifying and resolving challenges to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Perform and oversee technical work including data evaluation, reporting, and regulatory coordination.
• Ensure project alignment with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., TRRP, PST, CERCLA, RCRA, ASTM standards).
• Serve as the primary contact for clients, serve as technical and strategic advisor to clients.
• Deliver project findings and recommendations in a clear and professional manner, detailed and comprehensive technical report writing skills.
• Train and supervise junior staff to ensure project and safety compliance.
• Organize and maintain project documentation for operational efficiency.

Skills

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Client relations

Team leadership

Technical report writing

Budgeting

Mentoring

QA/QC

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology/Hydrogeology/Environmental Science

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Overview

At UES, we're a team of more than 4,000 engineers, scientists, geologists, inspectors, technicians, and drillers united by a shared purpose—to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. As a national leader in geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and materials testing and inspection, we collaborate on transformative projects across transportation, energy, water, healthcare, and more. Learn more about the benefits of joining Team UES and our core values at careers.teamues.com.

Position Overview

UES is seeking a Sr. Environmental Project Manager to support our growing Irving, TX office, this is an opportunity for a seasoned consultant who enjoys balancing technical expertise, client partnership, and team leadership. You'll play a key role in guiding projects from investigation through remediation while helping shape the future growth of our environmental practice.

As a Senior Environmental Project Manager, you'll lead environmental assessment, investigation, remediation, and compliance projects across a diverse range of property types and industries. You'll work directly with clients to develop solutions, navigate regulatory requirements, and deliver high-quality outcomes that support business goals and environmental stewardship.

This role offers significant visibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to influence both project strategy and client relationships while supporting the continued expansion of UES's environmental services team.

If you're a licensed environmental professional who thrives in a client-facing role and enjoys mentoring the next generation of consultants, we'd love to connect.

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental projects, including permitting, compliance, and remediation tasks
• Develop and maintain proposals, cost estimates, schedules, change orders, and budgets while identifying and resolving challenges to ensure successful project outcomes
• Perform and oversee technical work including data evaluation, reporting, and regulatory coordination
• Ensure project alignment with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., TRRP, PST, CERCLA, RCRA, ASTM standards)
• Serve as the primary contact for clients, serve as technical and strategic advisor to clients
• Deliver project findings and recommendations in a clear and professional manner, detailed and comprehensive technical report writing skills
• Train and supervise junior staff to ensure project and safety compliance
• Organize and maintain project documentation for operational efficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, or Environmental Science; Master's degree preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in environmental site investigation, remediation, or regulatory compliance
• FG certification required; Professional Geologist (PG) license strongly preferred or required based on state
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification and current refresher
• valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Expertise in environmental regulations, risk-based remediation strategies, and project lifecycle management.
• Advanced proficiency in field instrumentation, data interpretation, geologic modeling, and QA/QC processes
• Proven experience leading technical teams, mentoring junior staff, and managing client relationships
• Strong track record of writing, reviewing, and signing off on regulatory submittals, proposals, and reports.
• Strategic thinking, project scoping, and budgeting experience preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of environmental design and consulting experience
• This role is 80% office and 20% field work

Travel Requirements

This position requires moderate travel, approximately up to 20% of the time, in support of business objectives and client engagements. Travel may be both scheduled and on short notice, depending on project needs. Destinations typically include job sites, field locations, or regional offices, where work may be conducted in outdoor or operational environments. Adherence to all company safety protocols and use of PPE is required during travel and on‑site work.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• This position primarily works in an outdoor work environment, regularly exposed to varying field conditions, including:
  • Sites that may not be accessible by vehicle, requiring travel on foot through wetlands, swamps, grasslands, fields, and other uneven or rugged terrain with natural and man‑made obstacles such as sand, brush, and debris.
  • Moderate to loud noise levels, common in active construction and industrial environments.
  • Exposure to environmental elements including dirt, dust, sun, heat, humidity, and adverse weather conditions.
• The physical requirements for this position may include and are not limited to:
  • Ability to lift and/or carry 35 to 75 lbs. up to 75 feet, involving regular repetitive motion.
  • Ability to stand, walk, drive, and operate equipment for extended periods.
  • Frequent use of hands and arms for typing, handling tools, and operating equipment.
  • Ability to bend, twist, reach, stoop, pull, kneel, climb, balance, lift, carry, and push as required for fieldwork and inspections.
  • Ability to speak and hear effectively to communicate in noisy environments and with project teams.
  • Ability to use your senses to see (including close, distant, and peripheral vison, depth vision, and ability to focus) smell, hear, touch (use hands to reach climb or balance, crouch, stoop, crawl, kneel and sit)

EEO Statement

UES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to recruit the most qualified candidates. Please see our full EEO Statement at the bottom of the page here