Environmental Technical Project Manager

Core 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.

Technical Oversight, Reporting & Data Management

• 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.

Project Management & Subcontractor Coordination

• Serve as the technical point of contact for clients, subcontractors, and field teams on day-to-day project execution.
• Oversee subcontractor activities including drilling, surveying, geophysics, laboratory services, remediation system vendors, and specialty technical support.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure compliance with internal quality standards.
• Support the development of project schedules, resource plans, cost estimates, and procurement requirements.
• Support risk identification, mitigation planning, and issue resolution throughout project life cycles.

Team Leadership & Mentoring

• 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.

Technical SME Support to Sales & Business Development

• 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.

Work Environment

• This position is remote, with preference to be located in the Kansas City metro.
• Ability to travel for field work including over night stays.
• Ability to perform work outside in all weather conditions.
• Ability to travel for occasional business development requirements.
• Driving is required.

Physical Abilities

• Ability to lift and carry equipment and samples weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to walk, hike and work in outdoor environments, including rugged or uneven terrain, for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions (e.g. rain, heat, cold).
• Ability to work on feet for extended periods of time.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Individualized savings plans
• Short term disability
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

About the Role

Eastern Shawnee Companies, LLC (ESC), is a board-governed holding company that proudly represents a collection of tribally owned small businesses providing professional and construction services. As a wholly owned subsidiary of the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma (ESTO), ESC is deeply committed to enhancing and supporting tribal sovereignty while delivering sustainable solutions for our diverse range of tribal, federal, government, and private clients. Our primary focus is empowering tribal communities and promoting economic growth through dedicated services. By leveraging our experience and deep understanding of the challenges faced by tribal entities, ESC aims to be a trusted partner for tribal, federal, municipal, and private clients alike. We are passionate about creating sustainable solutions that benefit our clients and contribute to preserving tribal heritage and the well-being of future generations.

Who We Are

We at ESC believe in building 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. We remain focused on our mission in everything we do, do what's right, build trust through respect, honesty, and follow-through, and aim high and take pride in raising the standard.

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.