Senior Environmental Project Manager (Upstream)
About The Position
GHD is seeking a Senior Environmental Project Manager to join their Contamination Assessment and Remediation Group. This role will lead the delivery of complex environmental programs for large-scale upstream oil and gas operations across North America. The position operates within a portfolio-driven delivery model, translating client objectives into coordinated execution across multiple field-based and regulatory-driven projects. Responsibilities include managing environmental assessment, remediation, and compliance-focused workstreams for active and legacy operational assets. The Senior Project Manager will provide oversight across concurrent projects, ensuring alignment with client priorities, regulatory obligations, and program-level performance targets. This role requires active management of risk, stakeholder expectations, and program predictability in dynamic operating environments.
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
- 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
Nice To Haves
- PE or PG will be highly regarded
- OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification a plus
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
