Project Manager / Senior Geologist (PG)
Job Title: Environmental Project Manager / Senior Geologist (PG)
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Employment Type: Full Time
About the Role
An established environmental consulting practice is seeking an experienced Environmental Project Manager / Senior Geologist (PG) to lead environmental site investigation and remediation projects and provide technical and strategic oversight across a diverse project portfolio. This role is ideal for a licensed geologist who is ready to own projects, manage clients and regulators, and mentor staff while remaining technically engaged.
What You'll Do
- Serve as Project Manager for environmental investigation and remediation projects, overseeing scope, schedule, budget, and quality
- Act as the primary point of contact for clients, regulators, and legal counsel
- Develop and manage scopes of work, schedules, and project budgets, including forecasting and change management
- Lead site investigation and remediation strategy development, including data interpretation and regulatory pathway planning
- Review and approve technical work products to ensure regulatory compliance and defensibility
- Oversee subcontractors (drillers, laboratories, surveyors, remediation contractors) and manage field execution
- Provide senior-level technical guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level staff
- Evaluate historical site data and current investigation results to inform remedial decisions and closure strategies
- Participate in regulatory negotiations and support permitting, compliance, and response-to-comments efforts
- Conduct or oversee field audits focused on safety, data quality, and adherence to work plans
- Support litigation-related evaluations, expert support, and allocation matters as needed
- Contribute to business development efforts, including proposal preparation and client relationship management
- Perform limited hands-on fieldwork as needed, including oversight of drilling, sampling, and remedial activities
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, or a closely related field
- Professional Geologist (PG) license (California preferred or transferable)
- 7+ years of experience in environmental investigation and remediation consulting
- Demonstrated experience managing environmental projects and multidisciplinary teams
- Strong understanding of soil and groundwater remediation, including chlorinated solvent sites
- Proven ability to manage project budgets, schedules, and client expectations
- Excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation skills
- OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification (current or ability to obtain)
- Willingness to support field activities and travel as required
Preferred Experience
- Experience serving as a Project Manager on remediation projects
- Strong background with CVOC sites and regulatory closure strategies
- Experience supporting or leading remedial investigations and remedy implementation
- Familiarity with California regulatory agencies (DTSC, RWQCB, local agencies)
- Experience in litigation support or working with legal teams
- Proficiency developing and reviewing cross sections, contour maps, and conceptual site models
What's in It for You
- Opportunity to lead projects and influence technical and strategic decision-making
- A collaborative, technically strong consulting environment with access to senior leadership
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, bonus opportunities, 401(k), and professional development support
- Clear advancement potential tied to project performance, leadership, and client growth
- A role that balances project ownership, technical credibility, and career progression
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