Project Manager I

Oklahoma Environmental Services•Oklahoma City, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager I plans, coordinates, and oversees safe, efficient environmental field work in accordance with Field Work Orders (FWOs), company procedures, client expectations, and regulatory requirements. This role connects Project Management, Field Operations, clients, vendors, contractors, and field personnel; ensures work is properly scheduled, staffed, equipped, documented, and completed; and provides field leadership and support as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and relevant environmental, construction, industrial, or field-services experience.
Valid driver’s license
Ability to develop and/or execute FWOs, collect and document field information accurately, and communicate effectively with employees, contractors, clients, and Project Managers.
Ability to work outdoors, operate or learn field equipment safely, manage competing priorities, exercise sound judgment, and work independently or as part of a team.
Project coordination, scheduling, organization, prioritization, and problem solving.
Clear written and verbal communication with employees, clients, vendors, contractors, and regulators.
Leadership, coaching, accountability, and collaborative decision-making.
Environmental sampling, field documentation, basic equipment troubleshooting, and recognition of unusual or unsafe conditions.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn OES scheduling, project-management, documentation, and communication systems.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree in environmental science, geology, engineering, construction management, project management, or a related field.
40hr HAZWOPER certification
OCC Environmental Consultant, AST/UST Remover ASB/LBP Licenses
Experience with environmental sampling or remediation, field equipment, waste manifests, project coordination, and leading crews or contractors.

Responsibilities

Report writing
Lead tasks on more complex projects
Client interaction
Regulatory interaction
Troubleshooting
Budgeting/costing projects
Participate in field activities
Prepare FWOs, schedules, drawings, permits, sampling requirements, site information, and other project documents before field work begins.
Schedule and coordinate qualified personnel, vehicles, equipment, materials, lodging, and vendors; Perform or lead environmental sampling, monitoring, investigation, remediation, well installation, and related field services in accordance with project and regulatory requirements.
Direct employees, temporary staff, and contractors; assign work, provide training and coaching, monitor performance, and reinforce accountability and professionalism.
Maintain a safety-first work environment, verify required training and PPE, report incidents and unsafe conditions, and stop or delay work when necessary.
Coordinate waste pickups and disposal; prepare, track, and retain manifests and supporting records through final disposition.
Ensure timely submission of FWOs, field notes, sampling records, photographs, manifests, and other required documentation.
Communicate project status, field conditions, deviations, equipment or personnel concerns, and recommended solutions to appropriate stakeholders.
Protect confidential company, employee, client, and project information.
Participate in required meetings, training, and continuous-improvement activities.
Perform other duties as assigned based on business needs.