Senior Technical Project Manager - Remediation

apexcompanies; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-subsidized medical and dental

Company-paid life, short- and long‑ter

Job summary

Apex Companies seeks a Senior Technical Project Manager for our Thousand Oaks, CA office to lead complex environmental investigations and remediation programs. You will guide project delivery, supervise cross-disciplinary teams, and manage budgets, schedules, and client relationships to ensure safe, compliant outcomes.

Ideal candidates bring BS-level engineering credentials with 12+ years in environmental consulting, 7+ years in leadership of large programs, and a track record of managing up to

Qualifications

• BS in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Hydrogeology, Geology, or related field.
• 12+ years of environmental consulting experience.
• 7+ years managing complex environmental investigation and remediation projects.
• Demonstrated success managing projects exceeding $500K to $5M+ annually.
• Professional certifications preferred (PE, PG, CHG, PMP, REM, or CHMM).

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale environmental investigations, remediation, and compliance projects.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, work plans, and safety plans.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams of geologists, engineers, hydrogeologists, risk assessors, and environmental scientists.
• Manage client accounts and present technical findings to regulators and stakeholders.
• Drive proposal development, pricing, and capture planning.
• Ensure compliance with federal/state regulations and advisory guidance.

Skills

Project management

Environmental consulting

Regulatory compliance

Client relations

Business development

Education

BS in Environmental Engineering / Civil Engineering / Geological Engineering / Hydrogeology / Geology

Certification: PE / PG / CHG / PMP / REM / CHMM (preferred)

Job description

Are you driven to grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact? At Apex, we're building more than a consulting and engineering firm-we're creating a place where your career accelerates, your contributions matter, and your potential is fully realized. We believe your growth is our growth, which is why we invest in your development at every stage of your career. Here, you'll work on projects that shape communities, protect the environment, and create lasting impact, all while being empowered with the autonomy and flexibility to do your best work.

Fueled by high-quality delivery, exceptional client retention, and strategic acquisitions, Apex Companies continues to rank among the fastest-growing firms in the AEC industry, recently recognized by the Zweig Group for our industry-leading growth. Our success is grounded in strong leadership, a collaborative culture, and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes.

As we continue to expand, we're looking for high-performing professionals who are ready to lead, collaborate, innovate, and create impact. At Apex, you help shape what's next. When we succeed together, we share in that success. All Apex positions are eligible for annual bonus opportunities, reinforcing our commitment to recognizing and rewarding meaningful contributions that drive our collective growth.

Apex is seeking a Senior Technical Project Manager to join our Thousand Oaks, CA office.

The Senior Technical Project Manager (PM) will lead and manage complex environmental investigation, remediation, and compliance projects involving contamination in soil, groundwater, sediment, soil vapor, surface water, and other environmental media. The role requires strong technical leadership, client management, project delivery, staff development, and business development capabilities. Experience with industrial, manufacturing, petroleum, government, and brownfield remediation programs is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

Project and Program Management

• Manage large-scale environmental investigation, remediation, and compliance projects from proposal through closure.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, work plans, and health and safety plans.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams of geologists, engineers, hydrogeologists, risk assessors, and environmental scientists.
• Monitor project financial performance, including revenue, profitability, utilization, and forecasting.
• Coordinate subcontractors, laboratories, drilling contractors, and remediation vendors.
• Maintain quality assurance and quality control standards.

Technical Leadership

Serve as a technical lead for sites impacted by a range of chemical and petroleum-related contaminants in soil, groundwater, sediment, soil vapor, surface water, and other environmental media.

Design and oversee:

• Site investigations and environmental assessments
• Soil and groundwater characterization
• Soil vapor and vapor intrusion assessments
• Human health and ecological risk assessments
• Remedial investigations/feasibility studies (RI/FS)
• Corrective action and site closure programs

Evaluate and implement appropriate remediation approaches and technologies based on site conditions, regulatory requirements, and project objectives.

Interpret environmental data, evaluate remedial alternatives, and develop practical recommendations for investigation, remediation, and long‑t

Client Relationship Management

Act as primary client contact for key accounts.

Support strategic planning with industrial, manufacturing, petroleum, commercial, and government clients.

Prepare and present technical findings to clients, regulators, and stakeholders.

Maintain long-term client relationships while identifying opportunities for additional services.

Business Development

Lead proposal preparation and pricing.

Support capture planning and opportunity pursuit.

Identify new clients and expand existing accounts.

Participate in industry organizations and conferences.

Regulatory Expertise

Demonstrated experience working with:

• EPA CERCLA/Superfund programs
• RCRA Corrective Action
• State cleanup and voluntary remediation programs
• Vapor intrusion guidance
• UST and industrial facility closure programs
• Applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations

Qualifications

• BS in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Hydrogeology, Geology, or related field.
• 12+ years of environmental consulting experience.
• 7+ years managing complex environmental investigation and remediation projects.
• Demonstrated success managing projects exceeding $500K to $5M+ annually.
• Significant experience with environmental investigation, remediation, and regulatory compliance involving contaminated soil, groundwater, and other environmental media.
• Professional certifications such as PE, PG, CHG, PMP, REM, or CHMM preferred.

Why you'll love working for us:

• Company-subsidized medical and dental.
• Company-paid life, short, and long-term disab