Environmental Program Manager I

About the role

The Program Manager I supports the EPA Director and CLIN 2 Program Manager in managing EPA Region 6 and other regions’ contracts and CLIN projects, overseeing project teams, and ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and client expectations.

Responsibilities

• Support HGL’s EPA program and direct all EPA-related contracts and CLIN project managers within EPA Region 6.
• Support a team of staff, including formal employee mentorship to provide guidance and professional development.
• Communicate and connect with various departments to ensure proper coordination and functioning to support the region.
• Ensure EPA Region 6 projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with project scope of work and contract requirements and client expectations.
• Conduct routine meetings with project managers to monitor project progress, review deliverables, and provide strategic direction.
• Guide and enforce company best practices for consistent EPA project execution across teams.
• Address and resolve project issues and challenges.
• Serve as a Senior Project Manager on some Region 6 Task Orders.
• Uphold contract and company required QA/QC and Health and Safety standards.
• Serve as liaison with EPA Region 6 clients, fostering strong relationships to ensure satisfaction and repeat business.
• Coordinate with external stakeholders for scope and cost sensitive items including EPA clients and state and local agencies as needed for specific projects.
• Respond to client inquiries and proactively address client needs to maintain high levels of satisfaction.
• Support planning for and attendance of client sponsored Industry Day events and conferences.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of internal guidelines and processes for program and project management to ensure consistency across teams.
• Mentor project managers on best practices and standardized approaches to ensure high-quality service delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field required.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience including 5 years managing large government contracts and multi-disciplinary teams, preferably in the environmental or engineering sectors.
• Prior experience managing EPA Region 6 clients and working with state and local agencies in EPA Region 6.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Microsoft Project for project scheduling and management.
• Strong leadership and people management abilities, including mentoring and coaching staff.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact effectively with clients and team members.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Hightly organized with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to see the big picture while focusing on project details.

Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, Professional Geologist (PG) certification, or Professional Engineer (PE) certification a strong plus.
• Experience using Ganttic or other resource management tools is a plus.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Prolonged sitting up to 70% of the time;
• Ability to interpret and analyze visual data (maps, graphs, warning indicators, etc.)
• Analyzing and synthesizing data;
• Complex problem solving and decision making;
• Reading and interpreting technical documents or regulations;
• Writing reports, proposals, or technical documentation;
• Leading a team or coordinating multiple priorities;
• Communicating effectively with clients, team members, and stakeholders;
• Managing competing deadlines and shifting priorities;
• Work Environment Requirements Office and remote work environment;
• Must be able to travel up to 10% per year;
• May work in environments with loud noises, dust, or hazardous materials.