Senior Project Manager

Earth Systems • Midland, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

AXIA Environmental is hiring a Senior Environmental Project Manager to lead environmental investigation, remediation, and regulatory compliance projects throughout West Texas and the Permian Basin. The position is based in Midland, Texas, and requires direct oil and gas industry experience, strong Texas regulatory knowledge, client relationship skills, and the ability to develop remediation solutions and mentor environmental professionals. Qualified candidates outside the Midland area are encouraged to apply if they have direct oil and gas environmental remediation experience and are willing to relocate; relocation assistance may be considered case by case but is not guaranteed.

The role leads projects from proposal through regulatory closure, including soil and groundwater investigations, vapor intrusion assessments, underground storage tank projects, and remediation activities. It develops cost-effective remediation strategies and prepares or reviews technical reports, work plans, and regulatory submittals. The position manages TCEQ Texas Risk Reduction Program deliverables—including APARs, RAPs, and RACRs—and coordinates remediation and closure with the Railroad Commission of Texas, including Petroleum Storage Tank corrective action projects.

The Senior Project Manager oversees budgets, schedules, profitability, subcontractors, quality, and deliverables; maintains relationships with oil and gas clients, agencies, and stakeholders; supports business development; mentors environmental staff; and promotes high technical standards and a strong Health & Safety culture. The position is full-time. Salary is listed as $95,000–$125,000 annually in the opening details and $95,000–$135,000 in the compensation section, depending on experience and qualifications.

AXIA Environmental offers medical, dental, and vision insurance; company-paid life insurance; a 401(k) with company match; Earned Time Off; paid holidays; a phone stipend after 90 days; professional development and licensing support; and performance-based bonus opportunities. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship; visa sponsorship is not provided. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of environmental consulting experience, including direct oil and gas industry experience.
• At least 3 years managing environmental remediation projects within the oil and gas industry.
• Strong knowledge of TCEQ TRRP, RRC remediation programs, PST corrective action, soil and groundwater investigations, and risk-based closure strategies.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, budgets, subcontractors, and client relationships.
• Strong technical writing, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.
• Candidates outside the Midland area must be willing to relocate.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Geologist (PG) or Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Current OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification.
• Established oil and gas client relationships and business development experience within the Permian Basin.
• Experience mentoring environmental project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental investigations, remediation, and corrective action projects from proposal through regulatory closure.
• Oversee soil and groundwater investigations, vapor intrusion assessments, underground storage tank projects, and remediation activities.
• Develop cost-effective remediation strategies and prepare or review technical reports, work plans, and regulatory submittals.
• Manage TCEQ Texas Risk Reduction Program deliverables, including APARs, RAPs, RACRs, and related documentation.
• Coordinate remediation and site closure activities with the Railroad Commission of Texas, including Petroleum Storage Tank corrective action projects.
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, profitability, subcontractors, quality, and deliverables.
• Maintain relationships with oil and gas clients, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders.
• Support business development through proposals, networking, and identifying new opportunities.
• Mentor Project Managers, Scientists, Geologists, Engineers, and Field Staff.
• Maintain high technical standards and promote a strong Health & Safety culture.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Earned Time Off (ETO)
• Paid holidays
• Phone stipend after 90 days
• Professional development and licensing support
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Relocation assistance may be considered on a case-by-case basis but is not guaranteed.

What This Job Offers

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