Senior Environmental Project Manager (Upstream - California)

GHD Group Pty Ltd • Tredyffrin Township, PA

2d • $84,100 - $106,800 • Onsite

About The Position

GHD has an opportunity for a Senior Environmental Project Manager to join their Environmental Assessment and Remediation Group. As Senior Project Manager, the candidate will lead day-to-day planning and execution for major oil & gas projects using standardized PMO tools and repeatable workflows. This role involves coordinating teams, managing scope/schedule/cost controls, and preparing compliant deliverables for verification and approval. The position offers a variety of work within an energetic and high-performing team.

Requirements

• Demonstrated project management experience in delivery environments requiring strong compliance and documentation.
• Ability to manage scope, schedule, cost, and risk with a structured approach.
• Strong coordination skills across field/office resources and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills; capable of producing and managing recurring reporting deliverables.
• Background in Upstream field support programs (basin/state regulatory environments) and/or mining closure and waste management programs.
• Familiarity with structured delivery frameworks that embed assurance (verification, documentation, audit trails) into workflows.
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science or related field
• 8+ years of upstream oil & gas environmental consulting experience including environmental remediation and site assessments, report writing, data management & interpretation, project coordination, and managing clients
• Solid understanding and working knowledge of California regulatory environment; knowledge of other state's regulatory environment a plus
• Ability and willingness to travel client meetings is required.

Nice To Haves

• PE or PG will be highly regarded
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification a plus
• Experience with repeatable, high-volume programs where standardization and automation are used to improve efficiency
• Familiarity with analytics dashboards and data management practices that support compliance tracking and decision-making

Responsibilities

• Initiate and plan projects using disciplined project management practices (scope confirmation, WBS, schedule, risk planning, onboarding).
• Manage execution and controls: track progress, issues, changes, and dependencies; maintain project records in the project workspace for traceability.
• Coordinate communications and reporting cadence; maintain deadline control for regulatory and client reporting obligations.
• Manage vendors and subcontractors under defined procedures; ensure work plans and outputs follow required verification pathways.
• Support digital field data collection and standardized reporting workflows; contribute to dashboards and evidence packs used for program and project visibility.
• Prepare deliverables and ensure they are ready for check/review and director approval prior to external use.
• Escalate risks and deviations early using leading indicators and agreed thresholds to support ‘no surprises’ delivery.
• Close out projects with complete documentation, lessons learned, and handoff as required.

Benefits

• 401K - Employees are eligible to participate on the first day of the month following 3 months of service
• Paid time off – Our PTO benefit is designed to provide eligible employees with a period of rest and relaxation, sick, and personal time throughout the year. PTO starts at 16 days per year and increases with years of service
• Holiday Pay - Holiday pay is provided for eligible employees. GHD observes 9 holidays per year. Holiday pay will be based on the regular set schedule for the employee
• Wellness Benefit- Regular full-term employees are eligible to participate in the wellness reimbursement program. GHD will reimburse 50% of the cost of the following to maximum of $250.00 reimbursement annually for such items as: Health club membership fees, Home exercise equipment purchases, Bicycles, Race, run & marathon entrance fees, Smoking cessation programs, Weight loss programs (i.e.—Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig), Fitbits and Fitness Tracking devices

What This Job Offers

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