Environmental Program Manager I

About the role

The Program Manager I supports the EPA Director and CLIN 2 Program Manager in leading and managing EPA contracts within EPA Region 6 and other regions. They oversee EPA-related projects and project teams, providing strategic leadership, supporting business development efforts, and serving as a primary point of contact for Region 6 client engagement.

Responsibilities

• Support HGL’s EPA program and direct all EPA-related contracts and CLIN project managers within 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 proposal efforts for EPA-related opportunities, working closely with technical teams, HGL leadership, and teaming partners to submit high-quality and competitive proposals.
• Assist in growing the company’s Region 6 EPA portfolio, identifying new opportunities, and contributing to long-term client engagement strategies.
• Evaluate potential project opportunities for profitability and alignment with company goals.
• 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.

Details

• Work Schedule: HGL office work is dictated by a 5-day work week; however, fieldwork schedules will deviate based on job requirements and may require longer hours and weekends.
• Office Type: Remote but candidate should reside within EPA Region 6 (Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, or Texas). Candidates may also work hybrid if near Overland Park, KS office.
• Travel: 10%

More about HGL and the opportunity

HGL shares a drive and vision to restore natural resources and provide ongoing stewardship of our environment to benefit present and future generations. We believe that we can make a difference in improving the world we live in through collaboration, teamwork, and a positive work environment. This unites and empowers us to strive for excellence in all our endeavors. HGL projects primarily span the United States and its territories, tackling problems associated with emerging contaminants (like PFAS), radiological contamination, and military munitions, along with chemical contamination in groundwater, surface water, sediments, and soil. By joining HGL, you will be working toward restoring the environment and protecting our future. HGL invests in you. We provide career growth opportunities via mentoring, training, education, and support for your certifications and licenses. Achieve your career goals and help HGL achieve its mission of restoring the environment to beneficial use for our clients and communities. We are an Equal Opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected category. Some positions may require U.S. citizenship. Applicants who wish to request a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process should contact Human Resources directly at 703-478-5186. EEO notices: US Equal Opportunity Employment Poster , US Equal Opportunity Supplemental Poster , Know Your Rights , and Pay Transparency Notice . A full list of benefits is available at www.hgl.com/careers/ . The annual salary for this position ranges from $107,830 - $167,137. This position's final salary can be impacted by various factors including, but not limited to, contractual requirements, geographic location, job-related education, training, experience, and skills. If your desired salary falls outside of this range, we hope you'll still apply as there may be other positions that better align.