Senior Environmental Project Manager

Groundwater and Environmental Svcs.•Alpharetta, GA

21h

About The Position

Groundwater & Environmental Services (GES) is seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Project Manager to join its team in Atlanta, Georgia. The role manages a portfolio of technically challenging environmental projects across Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee; leads and mentors technical staff; oversees client relationships and project delivery; and helps grow GES’s regional presence. Project work may include environmental compliance, investigation, remediation, and permitting, with technical service areas including site investigation, remediation, ecological services, and air quality services. The Senior Environmental Project Manager provides technical oversight on complex sites, develops regulatory strategies, represents clients in regulatory discussions and submittals, and prepares and reviews technical reports. The role also manages budgets, schedules, staffing, and client expectations; conducts performance reviews and team check-ins; and collaborates with internal teams and business development leads. GES describes its culture as supportive, collaborative, entrepreneurial, and committed to work/life balance and professional growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
At least 8 years of experience managing environmental investigation and remediation projects. The posting specifies California in this qualification, despite identifying the role’s project region as Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee.
At least 3 years of staff management experience.
Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets, staff, and client relationships.
Excellent technical writing, communication, and leadership skills.
Ability to develop and maintain long-term client relationships based on trust and performance.

Nice To Haves

Professional Geologist (PG) or Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of environmental projects across Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee, including compliance, investigation, remediation, and permitting scopes.
Lead and support technical staff in preparing resource schedules, reports, technical memoranda, and proposals.
Serve as the primary client contact, managing expectations, budgets, and schedules.
Provide senior-level technical input and oversight on complex UST, non-UST, and non-petroleum-related sites.
Draft and review detailed technical reports focused on regulatory compliance and client goals.
Develop regulatory strategies and represent clients during regulatory discussions and submittals.
Apply expertise in one or more of the following: site investigation, remediation, ecological services, or air quality services.
Conduct performance reviews and regular team check-ins to manage staff workloads and development.
Collaborate with internal teams and business development leads to maintain excellent client service.
Help grow GES’s presence in the region.