Environmental Program Manager

Job Title

Environmental Program Manager I

EPA Region 6 (Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, or Texas) or Overland Park, KS.

The Program Manager I supports the EPA Director and CLIN 2 Program Manager in leading and managing the company’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) contracts within EPA Region 6 and other regions, ensuring all projects align with client expectations, contractual requirements, and company objectives. The role oversees EPA‑related projects and project teams, provides strategic leadership, and serves as a primary point of contact for Region 6 client engagement.

Potential to work fully remotely with occasional travel to project sites and HGL offices. Hybrid option available for candidates near the Overland Park, KS office. Preference for candidates residing within EPA Region 6.

• Support HGL’s EPA program and direct all EPA‑related contracts and CLIN project managers within region 6.
• Mentor staff and provide guidance and professional development.
• Communicate with various departments (proposal development, contracts, chemistry, data management, etc.) to ensure coordination and support for the region.
• Ensure EPA Region 6 projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with project scope, contract requirements, and client expectations.
• Conduct routine meetings with project managers to monitor progress, review deliverables, and provide strategic direction.
• Guide and enforce company best practices for consistent EPA project execution across teams.
• Address and resolve project issues and challenges.
• Serve as a Senior Project Manager on some Region 6 Task Orders.
• Uphold contract and company required QA/QC and Health and Safety standards.
• Serve as liaison with EPA Region 6 clients, fostering strong relationships to ensure satisfaction and repeat business.
• Coordinate with external stakeholders for scope and cost‑sensitive items including EPA clients and state and local agencies.
• Respond to client inquiries and proactively address client needs to maintain high levels of satisfaction.
• Support, organize, and lead proposal efforts for EPA‑related opportunities, working with technical teams, HGL leadership, and teaming partners.
• Assist in growing the company’s Region 6 EPA portfolio, identifying new opportunities, and contributing to long‑term client engagement strategies.
• Evaluate potential project opportunities for profitability and alignment with company goals.
• Support planning for and attendance of client‑sponsored Industry Day events and conferences.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of internal guidelines and processes for program and project management to ensure consistency across teams.
• Mentor project managers on best practices and standardized approaches to ensure high‑quality service delivery.

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience, including 5 years managing large government contracts and multi‑disciplinary teams, preferably in the environmental or engineering sectors.
• Prior experience managing EPA Region 6 clients and working with state and local agencies in EPA Region 6.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Microsoft Project for project scheduling and management.
• Strong leadership and people management abilities, including mentoring and coaching staff.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact effectively with clients and team members.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to see the big picture while focusing on project details.

• Project Management Professional (PMP), Professional Geologist (PG), or Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
• Experience using Gantt or other resource management tools.

• Prolonged sitting up to 70% of the time; ability to interpret and analyze visual data (maps, graphs, warning indicators, etc.).
• Analyzing and synthesizing data; complex problem solving and decision making;…