Manager - Remediation Projects
About The Position
Under general direction, the Manager - Remediation Projects manages a portfolio of environmental remediation projects, including Federal, State, and Tribal CERCLA sites, legacy mining liabilities, and other environmental obligations. The role leads projects throughout the remediation lifecycle, from site characterization and remedy evaluation through regulatory permitting, remedial design, construction, operations, long-term monitoring, and regulatory closure. The manager is the primary point of accountability for planning, organizing, directing, and overseeing programs in alignment with regulatory requirements, project objectives, and company strategy. The position provides technical and project-management leadership, manages consultants and contractors, leads multidisciplinary teams, and collaborates with regulators and stakeholders to achieve safe, cost-effective, scientifically sound, and defensible outcomes. It balances technical, regulatory, financial, and stakeholder considerations to support long-term liability management and business objectives. The role may be based remotely from eligible U.S. states, with in-person work at the Phoenix Collaboration Hub or a site as needed. Travel is approximately 40% to 50%, and domestic travel up to 50% may be required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Hydrogeology, Geology, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent education and/or experience.
- Ten years of broad-based environmental management, groundwater remediation, water treatment, remediation project management, or related experience, including supervisory or management experience.
- Demonstrated experience managing technical consultants, contractors, vendors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Advanced knowledge of hydrogeology, groundwater flow systems, contaminant transport, aquifer testing, hydraulic capture, and plume management.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience with CERCLA.
- Experience with industrial water treatment, groundwater extraction and treatment systems, passive treatment technologies, mine-influenced water treatment, or comparable treatment systems.
- Advanced knowledge of environmental compliance, permitting, site investigation and remediation, and applicable Federal, State, local, and Tribal laws, ordinances, statutes, regulations, rules, policies, and procedures.
- Proficiency in software, systems, and/or modeling applications applicable to groundwater remediation, hydrogeology, water treatment, or environmental management.
- Skill in evaluating technical reports, remedial alternatives, treatment performance data, engineering designs, and water management strategies.
- Ability to research and analyze complex information and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
- Skill in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.
- Skill in supervising, evaluating, training, and motivating employees, consultants, and contractors.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with management, legal counsel, regulators, operations personnel, consultants, contractors, and community stakeholders.
- Willingness to support a team environment in administering Freeport remedial programs.
- Ability to travel approximately 40% to 50%; domestic travel up to 50% as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree in Hydrogeology, Geology, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
- Professional Geologist (PG) or Professional Engineer (PE) registration.
- Fifteen years of broad-based environmental management, groundwater remediation, water treatment, or remediation project management experience.
- Direct experience managing operating water treatment plants or treatment system optimization programs.
- Experience managing CERCLA RI/FS, RD/RA, O&M, and long-term stewardship programs.
- Experience with groundwater modeling, geochemical modeling, treatment process optimization, and water balance evaluations.
- Experience managing consultants and contractors.
- Experience supporting negotiations with EPA, State agencies, Tribal governments, and Natural Resource Damage trustees.
- Interpersonal and negotiating skills.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage assigned environmental remediation projects, including CERCLA, State, Tribal, and legacy environmental liability sites.
- Oversee project execution across investigation, remedy evaluation, design, permitting, construction, operations and maintenance, long-term stewardship, and regulatory closure.
- Manage consultants, contractors, vendors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Provide technical leadership for groundwater investigations, site characterization, contaminant transport assessments, hydraulic containment systems, water balance evaluations, treatment optimization, and remedy performance reviews.
- Guide technical consultants, evaluate remedial alternatives, and ensure scientifically sound, defensible, and effective project outcomes.
- Develop and implement project strategies, budgets, environmental reserve forecasts, schedules, and cost-control plans.
- Build and maintain relationships with legal counsel, company leadership, regulatory agencies, operations personnel, Tribal representatives, community stakeholders, and other partners.
- Provide guidance on environmental programs, practices, and compliance requirements, including existing and emerging local, State, Federal, and Tribal regulations that may affect remediation activities and business operations.
- Perform other duties as required.
- Support business operations through domestic travel, as needed, up to approximately 50%.
Benefits
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Company-paid life and disability insurance.
- 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match.
- Paid time off, paid sick time, and holiday pay.
- Parental leave.
- Tuition assistance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Discounted insurance plans for auto, home, and pet.
- Internal progression opportunities.
- Additional incentive compensation based on company and individual performance.
- Annual long-term incentive consideration, contingent upon approval under the company's plan and award agreements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
