Environmental Project Manager

Na Ali'i Consulting & Sales, LLC. • Honolulu, HI

3h • $85,000 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Nakupuna Services is seeking an Environmental Project Manager. The Environmental Project Manager is responsible for managing and executing diverse environmental projects with a focus on restoration, compliance, and remediation for federal, state, and private clients. The position ensures that projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable regulations and quality standards. This role supports the full lifecycle of environmental projects, from planning to close-out, acting as a technical expert and project leader, while mentoring staff and building client relationships. This role requires a strong technical background, project management skills, and the ability to oversee multidisciplinary teams executing complex environmental projects. This position is based in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Requirements

• Ability to professionally and effectively interact with managers, coworkers, field operations staff, technical staff, subcontractors, and clients.
• Capable of writing comprehensive reports and plans, and comfortable leading efforts that require interdisciplinary coordination.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with the capacity for leadership in field-based environmental work and project management.
• A strong foundation in environmental regulations such as CERCLA, RCRA, and NEPA, along with experience in the DoD’s Defense Environmental Restoration Program (DERP), including the Installation Restoration Program (IRP) and the Military Munitions Response Program (MMRP), is highly desired.
• Technical expertise in sampling techniques, field equipment use, and preparation of technical deliverables.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to think critically in dynamic field and project environments.
• A bachelor’s degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Chemistry, or a related scientific or technical discipline is required.
• A minimum of three years of professional experience in environmental consulting, site investigation, or remediation project work is expected.
• Candidates must possess, or be able to obtain, OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification with current refresher training.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with field operations, subcontractor oversight, technical reporting, and business development in environmental projects is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with federal environmental projects, particularly those involving military installations or munitions response, is advantageous.
• Professional certifications such as Registered or Professional Geologist (RG/PG), Engineer-in-Training (EIT), Professional Engineer (PE), or Certified Environmental Professional (CEP) are highly desirable.
• Project management credentials, such as a PMP certification, are considered a plus and reflect a candidate’s readiness to lead complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and execute environmental projects involving site assessments, investigations, remediation, long-term monitoring/management, and compliance activities under IRP, MMRP, CERCLA, RCRA, and NEPA.
• Conduct and oversee field activities including sampling, drilling oversight, remediation system installation, and subcontractor management.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports, environmental planning documents (EAs, EISs, SAPs, QAPPs, EHMPs, LUCIPs), work plans, and health and safety plans.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies and DoD representatives to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Conduct project and contract management of environmental projects, including managing resources (personnel, equipment, subcontractors, and budgets), complying with scopes of work, developing and managing project schedules and performance, performing financial management such as preparing invoices, monthly/periodic status reports, and preparing cost estimates for environmental projects.
• Support and mentor junior staff by providing technical guidance and promoting knowledge-sharing across project teams.
• Support business development initiatives for the environmental business line. Contribute to business development by assisting with proposals, cost estimates, and client engagement.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through consistent communication, responsiveness, and delivery of high-quality work.

Benefits

• The Nakupuna Companies use a market-based compensation strategy to ensure that our employees are compensated within applicable market ranges commensurate with multiple factors, including but not limited to the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, and position location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level