EHS Project Manager

Apex Companies•San Diego, CA

4d•Remote

About The Position

Apex Companies is a fast-growing engineering and environmental consulting firm seeking an experienced EHS Compliance Project Manager for its Southern California operations, with remote options available. The role involves managing industrial, commercial, and retail compliance with various environmental and safety regulations in California, including hazardous waste generation, Aboveground Storage Tank (AST) compliance, and worker training. The position requires serving as a compliance subject matter expert and project/program manager, overseeing proposals, budgets, schedules, project safety, deliverable quality, and client satisfaction. The successful candidate will act as a technical leader and client manager, ensuring strong client relationships, regulatory compliance, and project performance, while collaborating with internal teams and subcontractors to support environmental compliance programs across multiple facilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in science, construction management, or related field.
6+ years of relevant environmental compliance experience for diverse California industrial, commercial, and retail facilities.
Demonstrated experience with Aboveground Storage Tank (AST) permitting, inspection, and compliance programs.
Strong knowledge of hazardous waste generator regulations and environmental compliance requirements in California.
Experience managing client relationships, proposals, and project budgets.
Strong verbal communication and technical writing skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage subcontractor relationships.

Nice To Haves

Combination of environmental compliance experience in industry and as a consultant.
Strong combination of diverse Federal and state environmental compliance regulations, client service focus, team building, and project management experience.
Knowledge of California regulatory programs related to hazardous waste and storage tanks.
Field experience performing environmental compliance inspections, audits, and oversight of AST installation/replacement.

Responsibilities

Manage environmental compliance programs for multiple clients, with a focus on AST, APSA, and Hazardous Waste Generator permitting, training, inspection, and regulatory compliance.
Oversee hazardous waste generator compliance activities in accordance with California and federal regulations.
Lead and grow the AST Compliance service line, ensuring high-quality service delivery and continued revenue performance.
Serve as a primary client contact, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring a high level of client satisfaction.
Prepare and manage technical proposals, scopes of work, and budgets for compliance projects.
Coordinate with subcontractors and internal technical teams to ensure successful project execution.
Ensure projects meet safety, quality, schedule, and financial performance goals.
Conduct or oversee facility inspections, regulatory reporting, and compliance documentation.
Provide technical guidance and regulatory interpretation related to ASTs, hazardous waste generator requirements, and related environmental compliance programs.
Support collaboration with staff across multiple divisions to deliver integrated environmental services.
Perform 10% - 20% field work performing inspections, AST replacement oversight, SPCC inspections, and related activities.