Senior Project Manager - Environmental Permitting & Compliance

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services seeks a Senior Project Manager – Environmental Permitting & Compliance to join our team in San Francisco, CA. This role manages air permitting, wastewater and stormwater compliance, storage tanks, and multi‑media audits, leveraging Langan’s technical leadership to drive project success.

You will lead a diverse team, coordinate across offices, and develop regulatory strategies for industrial/construction projects, with opportunities to expand the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental or Chemical Engineering or Science.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience with regulations and environmental permitting.
• 40‑hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification.
• Knowledge of federal, Midwest, other states, and county-level environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage large, complex environmental engineering projects.
• Develop environmental permitting and regulatory strategy for a variety of projects.
• Prepare and submit permits and compliance programs for air, wastewater, stormwater, waste, and storage tanks.
• Submit responses to Notices of Violations and negotiate permit requirements with agencies.
• Conduct multi‑media environmental compliance audits and program reviews.
• Lead and develop a team of environmental staff and manage junior personnel.
• Assist in proposals including scope and fees development.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget; manage change orders and invoicing.
• Identify and pursue new client opportunities and expand work within existing projects.
• Coordinate work across offices and disciplines; interface with clients and contractors.
• Collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary team across the U.S.

Skills

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Communication

Business development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental/Chemical Engineering or Science

Master’s degree preferred

10+ years of experience with regulations and environmental permitting

40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification

Professional certification preferred

Job description

Langan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers, renewable energy producers, energy companies, corporations, healthcare systems, colleges/universities, and large infrastructure programs throughout the U.S. and around the world. Our employees collaborate seamlessly among 50+ offices and gain valuable hands‑on experience that fosters career growth. Langan culture is entrepreneurial from advancing innovative technical solutions, to participating in robust training and knowledge sharing, to making progressive change within the communities we live and work.

Consistently ranked among the top ten “Best Firms to Work For” and Engineering News‑Record’s top 50 firms worldwide, Langan attracts and retains the best talent in the industry. Employees thrive at Langan, a firm that fosters an inclusive and supportive work environment for all; prioritizes wellbeing, health, and safety; encourages volunteerism and philanthropy; offers workplace flexibility, along with carbon‑neutral office spaces; and empowers individuals to contribute their skills and knowledge to make impactful contributions.

Job Summary

Langanis seeking a Senior Project Manager – Environmental Permitting & Compliance to join our collaborative San Francisco, CA. This individual will serve a key function in managing and submitting air permitting and compliance, industrial wastewater and stormwater permitting and compliance, storage tank registration and compliance evaluations, waste program management, multi‑media environmental compliance audits, development of monitoring and spill prevention and contingency plans, and report writing. In this role, you will have the opportunity to leverage Langan’s robust technical expertise and leadership presence in the Midwest market, manage diverse projects, and fuel the further expansion of an innovative and industry‑renowned practice.

Job Responsibilities

• Direct and manage large, complex environmental engineering projects, including performing senior‑level technical analysis and review.
• Develop environmental permitting and regulatory strategy for a variety of industrial and construction projects.
• Manage the preparation and submission of permits and compliance programs for multiple environmental media, including air, wastewater, stormwater, waste, spill prevention and storage tanks, EPCRA (Tier II, TRI).
• Prepare and submit responses to Notice of Violations and negotiate permit requirements with regulatory agencies on behalf of clients.
• Conduct multi‑media environmental compliance audits, gap assessments, inspections, and program reviews.
• Lead and develop a team of environmental compliance staff, including hiring, coaching, training, and motivating team members. Provide direct oversight and management of junior staff for specific project assignments.
• Lead and/or assist in the preparation of proposals, including scope and fees development.
• Ensure that multiple projects and tasks are delivered on time and within budget. Manage change orders, prepare draft invoices, support project billings, and assist in payment collections.
• Identify and pursue new client opportunities, expand work within existing projects, and attend business development meetings and events.
• Maintain membership and leadership roles in relevant industry organizations.
• Coordinate other work groups across different office locations and different disciplines as needed.
• Interface professionally with clients, contractors, subcontractors, staff, project personnel, and supervisors.
• Collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team to support projects across the U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental or Chemical Engineering or Science. Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience working with regulations and environmental permitting.
• Professional certification preferred.
• 40‑hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification.
• Knowledge of federal, Midwest, other states, and county‑level environmental compliance regulations.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple clients and projects.
• Willingness and ability to identify new client opportunities is strongly desired.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities.
• Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment.
• Possess reliable transportation for client meetings and job site visits and a valid driver’s license in good standing.

Langan provides a rich array of programs and benefits to help its employees advance their careers and enhance the quality of their lives. Our comprehensive compensation package includes company‑paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance, and paid pregnancy disability leave; 401(k)/Roth with company match; paid time off including parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses; and educational reimbursement.

Langan offers employee resource groups; flexible work schedules; extensive training; wellness programs; buddy and mentoring programs; and much more!

Langan is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. We believe that an inclusive workplace is essential for the well‑being and success of our employees.

Pay Range

$117,000—$171,000 USD

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