Environmental Program Manager II

About the role

The Program Manager II is responsible for leading and managing the company’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) contracts within EPA Region 6 and other regions. This role oversees EPA-related projects and project teams, provides strategic leadership, supports business development efforts within the EPA portfolio, and serves as a primary point of contact for client engagement.

Responsibilities

• Support the EPA program and direct all EPA-related contracts and CLIN (Contract Line-Item Number) project managers within the region.
• Manage and support a team of staff, including formal employee mentorship to provide guidance and professional development.
• Communicate and connect with various departments (proposal development, contracts, chemistry, data management, etc.) to ensure they are properly coordinating and functioning to support the region.
• Ensure EPA 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, including navigating complex client and team dynamics.
• Serve as a Senior Project Manager.
• Uphold contract and company required QA/QC and Health and Safety standards.
• Serve as the liaison with EPA 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.
• Organize and lead 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 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 10 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.
• Must have either a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, Professional Geologist (PG) certification, or Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
• Strong leadership and people management abilities, including mentoring and coaching staff.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact effectively with clients, team members, and executives.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to manage complex situations and personalities.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to see the big picture while focusing on project details.