Sr Project Manager - Environmental Solutions

Partner Engineering and Science • Irvine, CA

4d • $120,000 - $160,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Partner Engineering and Science, Inc. is seeking a full-time Environmental Senior Project Manager to support its Environmental Solutions Practice on projects throughout the Southwest United States, based in the Irvine or Torrance, California offices. The group works on site characterization, risk assessments, remedial-action design and implementation, regulatory interaction, and reporting. The role manages environmental investigation and remediation projects across a varied portfolio, with limited guidance and collaboration with experienced team members.

The Senior Project Manager manages multiple projects to meet technical, regulatory, quality, schedule, and budget requirements. The position includes planning investigations and remedial work, preparing and reviewing technical and regulatory reports, coordinating staff and subcontractors, monitoring project quality and progress, and communicating with clients and regulators. The role may also oversee and implement remedial projects in the field, including remedial-system design and installation, UST removals, soil characterization and disposal, and redevelopment work.

The position requires 10–15 years of relevant site-remediation experience and knowledge of California environmental regulations. A bachelor’s degree in geology, environmental science, engineering, or a similar discipline and current 40-hour HAZWOPER training are required. The role may involve limited travel to other states, generally Arizona and Nevada, and has physical requirements that include passing a baseline physical exam and respirator fit test.

The salary range is $120,000–$160,000. The employee may also be eligible for a discretionary incentive bonus, dependent on individual and organizational performance.

Requirements

• 10–15 years of relevant work experience on site-remediation projects, with knowledge of California environmental regulations.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in geology, environmental science, engineering, or a similar discipline.
• Current 40-hour HAZWOPER training.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience investigating environmentally impacted sites.
• Experience working with California regulatory agencies and proficiency navigating California environmental guidance and regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and complete a wide range of project tasks.
• Proven ability to deliver quality work on time.
• Exceptional technical report-writing and reviewing skills.
• Ability to cultivate strong relationships within a team and with clients.
• Understanding of environmental consulting concepts as they relate to risk management and due diligence.
• Experience with local methane guidance and regulations and conducting methane assessments.
• Experience with soil-vapor mitigation design for methane and VOCs.
• Ability to work in an ambiguous, complex, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to pass a baseline physical exam and respirator fit test.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English and communicate clearly in person and by telephone.
• Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading printed materials and computer screens.
• Ability to perform frequent bending, reaching, standing, walking, sitting, pushing, and pulling throughout the work shift.

Nice To Haves

• Project experience in Arizona or Nevada.
• Post-degree education in an earth science or engineering discipline.
• California PE or PG licensure.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects concurrently to meet technical, regulatory, quality, scheduling, and budgetary requirements.
• Assist with planning and implementing site investigations and remedial activities.
• Prepare and review regulatory and technical reports.
• Coordinate team members’ work to complete and deliver projects effectively according to schedule and budget.
• Oversee quality control throughout each project’s life cycle.
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities and assist with mentoring and training junior staff.
• As needed, oversee and implement remedial-action projects in the field, including remedial-system design and installation, UST removals, soil characterization and disposal, redevelopment, and logistically challenging sites.
• Plan, schedule, and track project timelines and milestones to maintain progress and meet regulatory timeframes; provide progress reports and recommendations and maintain communication with appropriate individuals.
• Collaborate with Senior Project Management to provide recommendations and solutions to Relationship Managers and clients.
• Manage client and regulatory-agency follow-up, questions, and concerns.
• Manage subcontractor and client invoicing.
• Perform project tasks that may include client management, proposal preparation and cost estimating, work-plan preparation, report writing, field work, and subcontractor coordination.

Benefits

• May be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive bonus program, dependent on individual and organizational performance.

What This Job Offers

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