Senior Environmental Project Manager (Upstream)

GHD; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

PTO

Holiday Pay

Wellness Reimbursement

Job summary

GHD is seeking a Senior Environmental Project Manager to lead complex upstream environmental programs across North America, focusing on remediation, assessment, and regulatory compliance. The role requires managing multiple concurrent projects, risk, and stakeholder expectations in dynamic operating environments.

Based in San Luis Obispo, CA with travel as needed. You will oversee client objectives, coordinate field-based and regulatory workstreams, and deliver predictable program results while

Qualifications

• 8+ years of upstream oil & gas environmental consulting experience including environmental remediation and site assessments, report writing, data management and interpretation, project coordination, and managing clients.
• Solid understanding of California regulatory environment; knowledge of other states' regulations a plus.
• PE or PG will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and plan projects with scope confirmation, WBS, schedule, risk planning, and onboarding.
• Manage execution and controls: track progress, issues, changes, and dependencies; maintain records for traceability.
• Coordinate communications and reporting cadence; ensure compliance with regulatory and client reporting obligations.
• Manage vendors and subcontractors under defined procedures; verify outputs and workflows.
• Support data collection and standardized reporting; contribute to dashboards and evidence packs for visibility.
• Prepare deliverables and obtain director approval prior to external use.

Skills

Project Management

Scope & Schedule

Cost & Risk

Stakeholder Coordination

Regulatory Knowledge

Communication

Travel - Client Meetings

Data Dashboards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering/Geology/Environmental Science

Job description

Senior Environmental Project Manager (Upstream)

SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA, United States and 1 more

Job Description

There’s no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we’re committed to helping you do exactly that.

Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in.

Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it.

Who are we looking for?

GHD is seeking a Senior Environmental Project Manager to join our Contamination Assessment and Remediation Group and lead delivery of complex environmental programs supporting large-scale upstream oil and gas operations across North America. This role will operate within a portfolio-driven delivery model, translating client objectives into coordinated execution across multiple field-based and regulatory-driven projects. You will be responsible for managing environmental assessment, remediation, and compliance-focused workstreams associated with active and legacy operational assets.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will provide oversight across concurrent projects, ensuring alignment with client priorities, regulatory obligations, and program-level performance targets. This role goes beyond traditional project delivery, requiring active management of risk, stakeholder expectations, and program predictability in dynamic operating environments.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and plan projects using disciplined project management practices (scope confirmation, WBS, schedule, risk planning, onboarding).
• Manage execution and controls: track progress, issues, changes, and dependencies; maintain project records in the project workspace for traceability.
• Coordinate communications and reporting cadence; maintain deadline control for regulatory and client reporting obligations.
• Manage vendors and subcontractors under defined procedures; ensure work plans and outputs follow required verification pathways.
• Support digital field data collection and standardized reporting workflows; contribute to dashboards and evidence packs used for program and project visibility.
• Prepare deliverables and ensure they are ready for check/review and director approval prior to external use.
• Escalate risks and deviations early using leading indicators and agreed thresholds to support ‘no surprises’ delivery.
• Close out projects with complete documentation, lessons learned, and handoff as required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated project management experience in delivery environments requiring strong compliance and documentation.
• Ability to manage scope, schedule, cost, and risk with a structured approach.
• Strong coordination skills across field/office resources and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills; capable of producing and managing recurring reporting deliverables.
• Background in Upstream field support programs (basin/state regulatory environments) and/or mining closure and waste management programs.
• Familiarity with structured delivery frameworks that embed assurance (verification, documentation, audit trails) into workflows.
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science or related field.
• PE or PG will be highly regarded.
• 8+ years of upstream oil & gas environmental consulting experience including environmental remediation and site assessments, report writing, data management & interpretation, project coordination, and managing clients.
• Solid understanding and working knowledge of California regulatory environment; knowledge of other state's regulatory environment a plus.
• Ability and willingness to travel client meetings is required.
• Experience with repeatable, high-volume programs where standardization and automation are used to improve efficiency.
• Familiarity with analytics dashboards and data management practices that support compliance tracking and decision-making.

This position requires pre-employment medical and drug screenings, to the extent allowable by applicable law, and employment is contingent upon successfully completing the pre-employment screenings.

Benefits

• 401K - Employees are eligible to participate on the first day of the month following 3 months of service.
• Paid time off – Our PTO benefit is designed to provide eligible employees with a period of rest and relaxation, sick, and personal time throughout the year. PTO starts at 16 days per year and increases with years of service.
• Holiday Pay - Holiday pay is provided for eligible employees. GHD observes 9 holidays per year. Holiday pay will be based on the regular set schedule for the employee.
• Wellness Benefit- Regular full-term employees are eligible to participate in the wellness reimbursement program. GHD will reimburse 50% of the cost of the following to maximum of $250.00 reimbursement annually for such items as: Health club membership fees, Home exercise equipment purchases, Bicycles, Race, run & marathon entrance fees, Smoking cessation programs, Weight loss programs (i.e.—Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig), Fitbits and Fitness Tracking devices.

Salary Range: $103,000-$175,000 based on experience and location.

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.