Environmental Technical Project Manager

About the role

ESC is seeking an Environmental Technical Project Manager to lead environmental field projects involving CERCLA, RCRA, PFAS, MMRP, HTRW and natural/cultural resources work. The role involves managing field teams, coordinating subcontractors, and providing technical expertise to support the sales team during proposal development.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the field team lead for environmental investigations, sampling, monitoring, and remediation activities.
• Develop detailed field execution strategies, including sampling plans, investigation methods, and remediation implementation approaches.
• Lead all aspects of field activities including planning, scheduling, resource allocation, equipment procurement, and field logistics.
• Provide on-site troubleshooting support for field teams during unexpected conditions, equipment issues, or changing site circumstances.
• Ensure field work is executed in compliance with CERCLA, RCRA, FFA, ESA, NHPA, NEPA, permits, and all federal/state regulatory requirements.
• Conduct or oversee installation of monitoring wells, drilling oversight, and remediation system performance monitoring.
• Support in-situ/ex-situ remediation activities, including dig and haul, pump-and-treat operations, and natural attenuation monitoring.
• Prepare, review, and approve technical reports, work plans, health & safety plans, sampling and analysis plans, and other regulatory deliverables.
• Lead data evaluation including groundwater, soil, vapor, sediment, ecological, and PFAS analytical data.
• Develop conceptual site models (CSMs), update project technical approaches, and recommend remedy optimization strategies.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and regulatory acceptance of reports and deliverables.
• Present project findings, status updates, and technical recommendations to clients, regulators, and internal leadership.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure compliance with internal quality standards.
• Supervise environmental scientists, field technicians, and other project staff.
• Provide field-based coaching and technical training to staff.
• Ensure strong communication, safety awareness, and task clarity within field teams.
• Foster a collaborative, safety-focused, and high-quality work environment.
• Serve as the technical subject matter expert for the sales team during proposal development.
• Provide input on technical approaches, scopes, level of effort, and remediation strategies for new opportunities.
• Aid in developing win themes, technical narratives, and solutions for proposals in CERCLA, RCRA, PFAS, MMRP, HTRW, and natural/cultural resource scopes.
• Support client interviews, orals presentations, and technical Q&A as needed.
• Share lessons learned from field execution to inform more competitive proposal strategies.

Requirements

• Minimum Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Earth Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in federal environmental remediation environmental programs.
• Experience serving the Army Corps of Engineers and the Department of Defense in a contracting capacity.
• Demonstrated experience with CERCLA, RCRA, PFAS, HTRW, and MMRP field work.
• Demonstrated experience with natural and cultural resource field experience.
• Professional Geologist (PG), Certified Environmental Scientist (CES), Project Management Professional (PMP), or Professional Engineer (PE).
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Strong understanding of field sampling techniques, environmental monitoring equipment, remediation technologies and site characterization methods.
• Ability to lead field teams, coordinate subcontractors, and manage complex field logistics.
• Strong communication skills and ability to interface directly with clients and partners.
• Ability to travel and work in the field as needed.
• Other Requirements:
• Ability to gain access to military installations.
• 40 hour HAZWOPER.

Benefits

Competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, individualized savings plans, short term disability, life insurance, and paid time off.

Who We Are

We are ESC, a board-governed holding company representing a collection of tribally owned small businesses providing professional and construction services. We are deeply committed to enhancing and supporting tribal sovereignty while delivering sustainable solutions for our diverse range of tribal, federal, government, and private clients. Our mission is to build a substantial, sustainable business to serve as a generational economic engine for the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma. We achieve our goals and work together by following our four simple values: Commitment, Integrity, Trust, and Excellence.

EEO

At ESC, we provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.