Senior Environmental Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Manage projects for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or the health of the population.
• Using knowledge of various scientific disciplines, collect, synthesize, study, report, and recommend action based on data derived from measurements or observations of air, food, soil, water, and other sources.
• Drive projects to regulatory closure.

Client & Customer Management (External)

• Communicate and collaborate early, often, and effectively with clients, contractors, regulatory agencies, peers, and other stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Understand client drivers, expectations, feelings, and needs in order to provide responsive communication and deliver high-quality technical service.
• Consult with senior and junior colleagues to prepare proposals, presentations, and client engagement initiatives.
• Present option-based recommendations to support proactive and innovative consulting.

Solutions Analysis

• Evaluate and present remedial alternatives and conceptual site models with quantified lifecycle cost impacts and risk implications to address contaminants such as VOCs, SVOCs, metals, petroleum, and PFAS.
• Consult with GHD’s world class technical subject matter experts.
• Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to develop sound, data-driven recommendations.
• Identify risks early and provide decision-ready options.
• Identify options that drive cost efficiency, sustainability, and innovation.

Contaminated Site Assessment

• Lead teams that conduct environmental site assessments, remedial investigations, and compliance evaluations.
• Assess environmental risks and impacts related to site conditions and recommend practical mitigation measures.
• Incorporate GHD and client administrative practices into assessment plans.
• Cookordination across stakeholder and internal support groups to ensure effective collaboration during project transition phases from emergency response to contaminated site assessment and remediation.

Environmental Risk Management

• Identify, assess, and manage environmental risks and costs associated with contaminated sites, infrastructure systems, and remediation operations.
• Understand design and operation of environmental containment and treatment systems, such as landfills, barrier walls, and pumping systems.

Health, Safety, and Environment

• Follow all organizational and client HSE policies and procedures and contribute to a proactive culture of continuous improvement.
• Proactively identify and mitigate potential risks to the environment and personal well-being in the workplace.

Personal Capability Building

• Develop professional capabilities through training, mentoring, and ongoing education.
• Maintain understanding of evolving environmental regulations, remedial technologies, and industry best practices.
• Pursue and maintain external professional accreditation where relevant (e.g., Professional Geologist, Engineer, or Scientist).

Sampling and Testing

• Manage Teams that: Conduct sampling and field investigations using appropriate scientific and safety methods.
• Cookordinate laboratory testing and ensure quality assurance/quality control protocols are followed.
• Prepare field documentation, work plans, and data summary reports.
• Cookordinate field documentation and lab work to meet GHD and client documentation requirements.

Bid Solicitation / Request for Proposal / Tender Preparation

• Contribute to the preparation of proposals, cost estimates, and related project documentation following GHD and client procedures.

Community of Practice Management

• Engage actively within GHD’s environmental community of practice to share knowledge and strengthen technical expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Engineering or related discipline.
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification required.
• Experience 5–10+ years of experience, including contaminated site investigations and remediation, data interpretation, and technical reporting, including complex project sites, with expertise in regulatory strategies and client engagement.
• Class I railroad experience, including compliance with federal/state environmental regulations and permitting processes preferred.
• E-Railsafe certification preferred.
• Professional Geologist or Professional Engineer license a plus.
• Experience preparing regulatory work plans and reports for investigation, remediation, closure, and post-closure monitoring.
• Workking knowledge of remedial technologies, hydrogeologic analysis, and environmental containment and treatment systems.
• Experience using portfolio systems (e.g., ENFOS or similar), lifecycle cost estimating, and complex PO/budget controls.
• Demonstrated history of error-free technical writing and QA/QC oversight.
• Experience managing multiple tasks in a consulting environment with attention to quality and client service.

Benefits

401K - Employees are eligible to participate on the first day of the month following 3 months of service.
Paid time off – Our PTO benefit is designed to provide eligible employees with a period of rest and relaxation, sick, and personal time throughout the year. PTO starts at 16 days per year and increases with years of service.
Holiday Pay - Holiday pay is provided for eligible employees. GHD observes 9 holidays per year. Holiday pay will be based on the regular set schedule for the employee.
Wellness Benefit- Regular full-term employees are eligible to participate in the wellness reimbursement program. GHD will reimburse 50% of the cost of the following to maximum of $250.00 reimbursement annually for such items as: Health club membership fees, Home exercise equipment purchases, Bicycles, Race, run & marathon entrance fees, Smoking cessation programs, Weight loss programs (i.e.—Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig), Fitbits and Fitness Tracking devices
Salary Range: $98,805.00 - $164,588.00 based on experience and location.