Senior Project Manager
About The Position
APTIM is hiring a Senior Program Manager to support its statewide environmental operation as a leader in the Site Assessment and Remediation (SAR) business line. The position is remote and home-based, with the candidate expected to be local to Dallas, Houston, or Midland and surrounding counties. The role involves developing and managing all phases of environmental programs and overseeing a department of 10 to 15 employees. The manager will oversee client portfolios exceeding $2 million across scopes including site assessments and remediation, wastewater treatment plant operations and maintenance, risk assessments, vapor intrusion studies, waste characterization studies, and sustainability projects. The Senior Program Manager will provide input to senior management on growth planning and resource management across Texas. The position requires strong sales and business acumen, including identifying new revenue sources, improving client account profitability, and developing business within the SAR business line and adjacent markets. The manager will engage with federal and state agencies, municipalities, and cooperatives, cross-sell APTIM services, develop relationships, and win projects. The role is incentivized for business development. The role also includes managing professional employees and supervisors, providing technical guidance, mentoring and supervising project managers, scientists, engineers, and field technicians, and ensuring effective project planning and execution. The position requires oversight of proposals, contracts, subcontractors, staffing, quality assurance and quality control, health and safety, and project financials. The successful candidate will contribute to SAR strategy and uphold APTIM’s standards for inclusion, safety, collaboration, compliance, and culture.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Geology, or an applied science.
- At least 12 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years of project management and sales experience.
- Track record of driving growth in environmental, energy solutions, and/or sustainability markets.
- Strong network in the environmental, energy, or sustainability sector.
- Accountability for managing financial resources.
- In-depth expertise in the candidate’s discipline and knowledge of related disciplines.
- Knowledge of state and federal environmental guidelines.
- Ability to lead and coordinate a multidisciplinary team of professionals.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Project, and Word to manage time, schedules, and activity completion.
- Local to Dallas, Houston, or Midland and surrounding counties; the position is remote and home-based.
- Willingness to travel as required, approximately 10%.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree.
- Experience working with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
- Knowledge of database and GIS programs.
- Professional registration such as P.E. or P.G.
Responsibilities
- Perform as a seller-doer, contributing to revenue, profitability, cash flow, and repeat business through quality delivery and lasting relationships with clients and industry teaming partners.
- Contribute to the Environment and Energy Leadership Team and development of the SAR business line strategy.
- Manage statewide environmental compliance programs for retail and telecommunications clients.
- Communicate with new and existing clients to build relationships and identify additional work opportunities.
- Organize and contribute to business development activities and serve as a key account manager.
- Manage professional employees and/or supervisors, and potentially business support, technical, or production staff.
- Provide technical guidance to employees.
- Maintain a leadership role and appropriate professional network in the environmental and sustainability consulting industry.
- Oversee all phases of project planning and execution, including pre-bid and proposal preparation, contract and subcontractor management, staff oversight, QA/QC, health and safety, and project financials.
- Mentor and supervise project managers, scientists, engineers, and field technicians.
- Uphold APTIM’s values of inclusion, safety, and collaboration and thrive in a merit-based organization.
- Provide effective governance and maintain high standards for compliance, safety, and culture.
- Support growth planning and resource management across Texas.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance, with a choice of coverage levels and carriers.
- Company-paid and optional life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage.
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave, subject to company policy and applicable law.
- 401(k) plans.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
