Project Manager- Environmental

Essel is seeking a Project Manager for their environmental division in Oakland, CA. The role involves managing small to medium environmental projects, including soil and groundwater investigations. Candidates should have 2-3 years of project management experience and a relevant degree. The position is full-time, with 50% remote work and some overnight travel within California. Benefits include health insurance and paid time off.
Essel is growing and we are looking for a versatile and proven Project Manager for our environmental division.


If you are looking to take the next step in your career and meet the requirements below, please apply now.


In order to be successful in this role, significant field and office experience on small to medium sized environmental characterization and monitoring projects is required. A Thorough understanding of soil and groundwater contaminant investigation, environmental drilling and sampling, and associated regulations are also necessary.

CA Professional Geologist or ability to obtain PG within 1 year of hiring is highly desired.


Job Summary:

You will be responsible for the management of multiple projects dealing with subsurface investigations, soil and groundwater characterization, and water quality monitoring. Must be able to manage multiple environmental projects at one time. Most work will be in the San Francisco Bay Area with intermittent overnight travel possible for project related activities.


Duties/Responsibilities:



Management of small and medium size Environmental projects in soil/groundwater investigation and contaminant vapor intrusion.
Training and mentorship of field staff to assist in comprehensive personnel capability growth.
Able to manage client relations, project deliverables and overall project needs and communications effectively and efficiently.
Soil disposal coordination.
Ability to assist clients with soil management needs.
Proficiency and knowledge to assess site soil contaminant concentrations and provide clients with a turn-key ability to handle soils removed from projects.
Project estimating and proposal writing. Must be able to efficiently estimate projects and write proposals for project values up to $100,000.




Requirements


Education and Experience:



Minimum of 2-3 years of environmental project management, including staff management and mentoring
Experience writing ESA Phase I and IIs
B.A. Degree in an environmental field, geology preferred
SWPPP QSD or QSP desired.
CA Professional Geologist or CA Professional Engineer or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire desired.
AutoCAD experience desired.

Must live in the Greater Bay Area, near San Francisco - Oakland - East Bay

Full time and 50% remote with some overnight travel, primarily within California



Benefits



Health insurance
Paid time off
Dental insurance
401(k)
Vision insurance