Senior Environmental Project Manager

Verdantas is seeking a Senior Environmental Project Manager in Irvine, CA, to lead environmental assessments and remediation projects. The role involves client relationship management, project oversight, and mentoring team members. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, with at least 8 years of relevant experience. The position offers a salary range of $130,000 - $180,000 and emphasizes sustainability and professional growth.
Senior Environmental Project Manager

Department: West South-Environmental Services

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Irvine, CA

Reporting To: Mark Withrow

Compensation: $130,000 - $180,000 / year

Description

Join Our Dynamic Team as an Environmental Project Manager

Are you a visionary leader ready to mentor a talented team and drive the growth of our environmental practice? Do you have a passion for sustainability, coupled with business savvy and a knack for building strong client relationships? If you're looking for an opportunity to make a significant impact while working in a vibrant and supportive environment, we want you on our team!

At Verdantas, we are committed to fostering a culture of growth and development. This position has ample room to grow your career and take it to the next level. As a key member of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to report to collaborate closely with our Practice Line Leader and the dynamic Environmental Assessment and Remediation team. Your role isn’t just about reporting—it’s about shaping the future, driving innovation, and making a positive impact on our environment.

Responsibilities
What You'll Do:
• Lead the Way: Take charge of Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, , Preliminary Endangerment Assessments (PEAs), Removal Action Workplans (RAWs), Remedial Action Plans (RAPs), Remedial Design, Remedial Technology Implementation (e.g., dual phase extraction, chemical injects, air-sparging, etc.), Risk Assessments, and other vital environmental documents.
• Craft Solutions: Prepare accurate and timely estimates, proposals, and schedules that help bring our environmental projects to life.
• Build Relationships: Foster strong connections with clients and regulatory agencies through exceptional communication and interaction.
• Drive Projects: Oversee subsurface investigation and remediation projects, ensuring they stay on track, on budget, and on time.
• Ensure Excellence: Provide expert peer reviews on deliverables, ensuring our high standards are consistently met.
• Promote Growth: Play an active role in Marketing and Business Development presentations, showcasing our expertise.
• Mentor & Inspire: Share your knowledge and experience by training and mentoring our talented team, helping them grow and succeed.

Qualifications:
What We're Looking For:
• Educational Foundation: A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or similar Environmental Engineering with relevant professional registration/certification (e.g., California Professional Civil Engineer).
• Seasoned Expertise: At least 8 years of experience in environmental subsurface investigation, with 5+ years in project management, staff supervision, and client interaction.
• Regulatory Savvy: A deep understanding of Federal, State, and local environmental regulations and requirements.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional technical writing, oral communication, presentation, and time management skills.
• Leadership & Client Management: Strong leadership and client management abilities, with a knack for fostering lasting relationships.
• Technical Proficiency: Ability to design field sampling programs, remedial design and implementation, manage multiple subcontractors, and interpret complex data.
• Quality Service: A reputation for delivering quality services and the ability to attract new clients and business.
• Client Advocate: A proactive approach to liaising and advocating for clients with environmental regulatory agencies.
• Team Player: Ability to work independently and as part of a team to achieve project goals.
• Detail-Oriented: Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to meet budgets and schedules.
• Safety Commitment: Adherence to our health and safety policies and procedures.
• Qualifications: A valid driver’s license, the ability to pass a background check, and pre-employment drug test. OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification.
• Tech-Savvy: Proficiency with Microsoft Office®.
• Willingness to Travel: Willingness to travel regionally for short periods of time.

Why Join Us?
• Impactful Work: Be part of a team that's making a real difference for our environment.
• Growth Opportunities: Enjoy continuous personal and professional development in a supportive and innovative environment.
• Community: Join a team that values collaboration, mutual support, and having fun while achieving great things.
• Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of balance and strive to create an environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally.

Ready to take your career to the next level and make a positive impact? Apply today and let's build a better future together!

Job Benefits
• Flexible Work Environment
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off + Holidays

Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.