Senior Technical Project Manager – Chlorinated Solvent Remediation

Apex Companies•Thousand Oaks, CA

3h•$175,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Technical Project Manager (PM) will lead and manage complex environmental investigation, remediation, and compliance projects involving chlorinated solvent impacts in soil, groundwater, sediment, soil vapor, and indoor air. The role requires strong technical leadership, client management, project delivery, staff development, and business development capabilities. Experience with large industrial, aerospace, manufacturing, military, and brownfield remediation programs is highly desirable. Based on current Stantec environmental PM roles, emphasis is placed on managing multidisciplinary teams, technical delivery, client relationships, and financial performance. Fueled by high-quality delivery, exceptional client retention, and strategic acquisitions, Apex Companies continues to rank among the fastest-growing firms in the AEC industry, recently recognized by the Zweig Group for our industry-leading growth. Our success is grounded in strong leadership, a collaborative culture, and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes. As we continue to expand, we're looking for high-performing professionals who are ready to lead, collaborate, innovate, and create impact. At Apex, you help shape what's next. When we succeed together, we share in that success. All Apex positions are eligible for annual bonus opportunities, reinforcing our commitment to recognizing and rewarding meaningful contributions that drive our collective growth.

Requirements

B.S. or M.S. in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Hydrogeology, Geology, or related field.
12+ years of environmental consulting experience.
7+ years managing complex remediation projects.
Demonstrated success managing projects exceeding $500K to $5M+ annually.
Significant chlorinated solvent investigation and remediation experience.
Demonstrated experience working with California DTSC and Regional Water Board programs (preferred for West Coast positions).

Nice To Haves

Experience with large industrial, aerospace, manufacturing, military, and brownfield remediation programs is highly desirable.
California PE
PG
CHG
PMP
REM
CHMM
Is recognized as a subject matter expert in chlorinated solvent remediation.
Can mentor junior technical staff.
Understands both technical and financial drivers of environmental consulting projects.
Has strong client-facing communication skills.
Can grow strategic accounts while maintaining high-quality project execution.

Responsibilities

Manage large-scale environmental remediation projects from proposal through closure.
Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and health and safety plans.
Lead multidisciplinary teams of geologists, engineers, hydrogeologists, risk assessors, and environmental scientists.
Monitor project financial performance, including revenue, profitability, utilization, and forecasting.
Coordinate subcontractors, laboratories, drilling contractors, and remediation vendors.
Maintain quality assurance and quality control standards.
Serve as a technical lead for sites impacted by PCE (Tetrachloroethylene), TCE (Trichloroethylene), cis-1,2-DCE, Vinyl Chloride, and Other chlorinated VOCs.
Design and oversee site investigations, groundwater characterization, soil vapor intrusion assessments, human health and ecological risk assessments, remedial investigations/feasibility studies (RI/FS), and corrective action programs.
Evaluate and implement remediation technologies such as In situ chemical reduction (ISCR), In situ chemical oxidation (ISCO), Enhanced reductive dechlorination (ERD), Thermal remediation, Soil vapor extraction (SVE), Dual-phase extraction (DPE), Air sparging, and Monitored natural attenuation (MNA).
Act as primary client contact for key accounts.
Support strategic planning with industrial, aerospace, petroleum, manufacturing, and government clients.
Prepare and present technical findings to clients, regulators, and stakeholders.
Maintain long-term client relationships while identifying opportunities for additional services.
Lead proposal preparation and pricing.
Support capture planning and opportunity pursuit.
Identify new clients and expand existing accounts.
Participate in industry organizations and conferences.
Demonstrated experience working with EPA CERCLA/Superfund programs, RCRA Corrective Action, State cleanup programs, Vapor intrusion guidance, UST and industrial facility closure programs.