Environmental Project Manager; Entry To Mid-Level

Position: Environmental Project Manager (Entry To Mid-Level)
Job Title:

Environmental Project Manager

Job Description

Join a dynamic environmental consulting firm as an Environmental Project Manager, where you will play a crucial role in conducting field investigations, managing projects, and building client relationships. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow into senior project management roles while working on diverse and technically challenging projects across various sectors.

Responsibilities

+ Conduct environmental field investigations and assessments, including groundwater and soil sampling, drilling oversight, and Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments.

+ Coordinate and manage project scopes, budgets, and vendor relationships for up to 20 active projects.

+ Prepare scopes of work, cost estimates, and basic technical reports.

+ Lead and execute field investigations and sampling activities.

+ Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and internal QA/QC standards.

+ Participate in client meetings and contribute to proposal development.

+ Support and independently manage smaller-to-mid-size environmental projects, including coordination of field activities, subcontractors, and deliverables.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor's degree in environmental science, geology, engineering, or related field.

+ 4-8 years of environmental consulting experience, including at least 1 year in project coordination or junior PM roles.

+ Extensive field experience (approximately 80% of the role), including groundwater and soil sampling, drilling oversight, and Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments.

+ Strong project coordination, budgeting, and vendor management skills.

+ Basic technical understanding of site investigation, remediation, and environmental data interpretation.

+ Ability to communicate effectively with clients, vendors, and internal teams.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ A Master's degree in environmental science, geology, or engineering is preferred.

+ Certifications such as PG, PE are considered a plus.

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Experience with human health risk assessment is advantageous.

+ Familiarity with client sectors such as oil companies, municipalities, and private sector clients.

+ Business development mindset and ability to identify new opportunities.

Work Environment

Work primarily in a beautiful office environment located in Orange, CA, with field work conducted across the US. Enjoy a flexible work schedule from 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday, with minimal travel required. The office culture is calm and laid-back, valuing collaboration and mentorship, with opportunities for career growth and internal promotion.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Orange, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $180000.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:  - Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital  - 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)  - Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)  - Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Orange,CA.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 29, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a Clearly Rated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccom for other accommodation options.

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