Environmental Program Manager II
About The Position
The Environmental Program Manager II is responsible for leading and managing the company’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) contracts within EPA CLIN 2, Regions 4, 5, 6, and 7. The ideal candidate must ensure all projects are executed in alignment with client expectations, contractual requirements, and company objectives. This role oversees EPA-related projects and project teams within the regions, and provides strategic leadership, supports business development efforts within the EPA portfolio, and serves as a primary point of contact for client engagement. The Program Manager II also plays a key role in mentoring and developing staff, including program and project managers, to ensure consistent and successful project delivery. The Program Manager II has the potential to work in-office, hybrid, or possibly remotely with occasional travel to project sites and HGL offices. If a candidate resides within commuting distance of an HGL office and would like to work in the office, that option is also available. Preference is for candidates who reside within the EPA CLIN2 areas.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Science, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field required.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience managing large government contracts and multi-disciplinary teams, preferably in the environmental or engineering sectors.
- 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.
- Prior experience managing EPA clients and working with state and local agencies in EPA CLIN2.
- Demonstrated ability to learn and adopt new technologies and digital tools to improve project delivery and operational efficiency.
Nice To Haves
- Project Management Processional (PMP) certification a strong plus.
- Experience using Ganttic or other resource management tools is a plus.
- Microsoft suite of software, including but not limited to Microsoft Project.
- Experience using generative AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, or similar) to improve technical writing, data analysis, research, visualization, or project delivery efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Support the EPA program and direct all EPA-related contracts and CLIN (Contract Line-Item Number) project managers within the regions.
- 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 that they are properly coordinating and functioning to support the regions.
- 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 other 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.
- Utilize approved digital and AI-assisted tools, where appropriate, to support technical documentation, data analysis, project communications, and workflow efficiency.
Benefits
- Career growth opportunities via mentoring, training, education, and support for your certifications and licenses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
