Stormwater Compliance Project Lead

ESE Partners; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

401 K with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

ESE Partners is seeking a Project Manager to join our Compliance team in Texas (Houston, Dallas, or Austin). You will guide environmental compliance projects from scoping through execution, coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality services.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in environmental compliance, strong analytical and communication skills, and a willingness to travel to client sites. This role offers growth within a collaborative, purpose-driven firm with broad project

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, geology, engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in environmental compliance.
• Strong knowledge of field-based operations and safety requirements.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in report writing and documentation.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel for site assessments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver professional consulting services using ESE delivery systems and methodologies.
• Operate as a technical leader in environmental compliance disciplines.
• Manage multiple projects and personnel with varying scopes (air, water, waste).
• Develop scopes of work, proposals, budgets, and project strategies for stormwater and wastewater.
• Manage project budgets and obtain client approval for overruns.
• Negotiate permits and project goals with regulators on behalf of clients.
• Build and maintain relationships with prospective clients, regulators, and vendors.
• Perform client needs assessments, project scoping, follow-up, and monitor financial performance.
• Maintain knowledge of Federal and Texas TAC environmental programs and permits.
• Familiarity with CAA, CWA, RCRA, SPCC, EPCRA/Tier II, TRI.
• Prepare stormwater compliance activities, SWPPP, permits, inspections.
• Support wastewater compliance: TPDES permits, pretreatment familiarity, sampling.
• Ensure 85% utilization; complete assessments within timelines and budgets.
• Stay updated on regulations and best practices; collaborate with team.
• Perform other project duties as needed.

Skills

Project management

Environmental compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Travel readiness

Client interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science, geology, engineering, or related field

Job description

ESE Partners is seeking a Project Manager to join our Compliance team in Texas (Houston, Dallas, or Austin). You will guide environmental compliance projects from scoping through execution, coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality services.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in environmental compliance, strong analytical and communication skills, and a willingness to travel to client sites. This role offers growth within a collaborative, purpose-driven firm with broad project