Senior Environmental Project Manager

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$92,100.00/yr - $/yr

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery, and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

When it comes to environmental consulting, we’re focused on cleaning up our communities today to improve our tomorrow. We’re seeking a Senior Environmental Project Manager to oversee complex projects for both federal and private clients. You’ll apply your technical experience in soil and groundwater remediation to develop strategies and work plans while championing safety, quality and the well‑being of your team.

Based in the Midwest (Kansas City, MO; Saint Louis, MO; Minneapolis, MN; Chicago, IL; Milwaukee, WI; or Cincinnati, OH) you’ll have the opportunity to work on remediation projects across the country. You’ll grow your career as you interact with key clients to grow our business while mentoring junior technical experts. Our global team is here to provide you with the tools to keep your career growing as well as those around you.

By driving consistency and innovation across site characterization and remediation projects, you’ll help your team achieve the clients’ goals.

• Lead and Manage Projects:
  Plan, staff, schedule, and budget projects while ensuring quality, consistency, and safety.
• Collaborate and Coordinate Work:
  With subcontractors, internal support staff, and subject‑matter experts.
• Technical Excellence:
  Analyze data, prepare technical reports, and design and implement pilot studies and remedial systems.
• Client Interaction:
  Engage with clients and regulators, present information, and facilitate discussions on site management strategies.
• Mentorship and Growth:
  Provide motivation and direction to project teams, and benefit from mentorship opportunities to help you grow your career at Jacobs.

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, environmental science, geology, or a closely related technical degree.
• At least 10 years of environmental characterization/remediation project experience, including environmental sampling and subcontractor oversight.
• Experience conducting site investigations/characterizations, remedial investigations, feasibility studies, engineering evaluations, remedial designs/actions, and installing and optimizing remediation systems.
• Experience as a Project Manager on environmental remediation projects, including project financials, staffing, and meeting client deliverables.
• HAZWOPER certification or ability to obtain and maintain it.

• Professional Engineer, Geologist, or Project Management Professional (P.E., P.G., or PMP) or ability to obtain and maintain it.
• Familiarity with United States Environmental Protection Agency regulations including CERCLA and RCRA.
• Strong writing, interpersonal, and client relations skills.
• Experience with the environmental consulting industry.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well‑being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan.

Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Job posted on January 09, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.