Environmental Senior Project Manager

Kleinfelder Inc • San Diego, CA

8d • $140,680 - $209,123

About The Position

Kleinfelder is seeking an Environmental Senior Project Manager for its Southern California Area, serving the San Diego and Imperial Counties team. The role manages environmental projects and serves as a primary point of contact for key regional clients. It calls for an extensive site assessment and remediation background, successful project portfolio-building skills, and leadership across project management, technical execution, team engagement, and strategic client and business development for multidisciplinary industrial and construction environmental clients.

The work includes analyzing data from environmental and hydrogeologic investigations, working with remediation systems, and addressing regulatory compliance. The position also involves leading project teams, managing client relationships, overseeing field investigations, coordinating regulatory communications, and ensuring quality and effective risk management. The role is performed in both office and field environments, with up to 20% of time devoted to field activities. Some night and weekend work, periodic travel outside the greater San Diego area, and use of a personal vehicle for project travel may be required.

Requirements

• 15 or more years of experience in environmental consulting.
• In-depth knowledge of California and federal environmental regulations.
• A history of strong client relationships and the ability to provide high-end technical advisory support and win new contracts.
• 10 or more years of project management experience with multidisciplinary environmental compliance projects, including responsibility for scope, schedule, and budget.
• Extensive site characterization, assessment, and remediation background.
• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university, with a major in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering, geology, or a related field.
• Professional licensure as a PE or PG.
• Well-developed presentation, loss prevention, and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced technical writing and detailed report-review skills.
• High competency in environmental consulting, including financial management, client management, and risk management.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must pass a medical surveillance process that includes drug screening.
• Must satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report, and a comprehensive background check following an offer.
• Personal vehicle use for travel to and from project sites is expected.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Science degree preferred.
• Experience working with the US Navy is a plus.
• Experience or working knowledge with the San Diego Department of Health, Regional Water Quality Control Boards, and California Department of Toxic Substances Control.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee environmental Phase I and II site assessments, soil and groundwater assessments, feasibility studies, remedial action plans, remediation system design and operation, construction, multimedia compliance efforts, and supporting technical studies.
• Manage large programs and multiple projects concurrently, meeting scope and schedule requirements and ensuring quality deliverables.
• Lead business development activities and support proposal and contract interview activities.
• Manage project teams and provide staff supervision and team leadership.
• Serve as a front-line contact for client interactions and communications, and manage client relationships.
• Maintain quality assurance and quality control accountability.
• Analyze data and perform calculations in support of scientific investigations and engineered solutions.
• Plan and oversee field investigation programs.
• Coordinate regulatory communications and meetings.
• Assist with career tracking in loss prevention and risk management.
• Provide technical advisory support and help win new contracts.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid holidays
• Reimbursement for continuing education and certain training and certification expenses
• Internal Mentoring Program and career development opportunities

What This Job Offers

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