Project Manager in Kelso

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: $100 - $130k per annum DOE

AEC is not a typical contractor.

We execute complex environmental construction projects where - contaminated site remediation, fuel systems, demolition, and technically demanding civil work. Our projects are fast-paced, high-stakes, and require people who can think, lead, and deliver.

Were looking for anEnvironmental Project Manager / Estimator who wants more than a job - someone who wants ownership, accountability, and the opportunity to grow fast.

This is not a sit-back-and-maintain role.

This is a build, solve, and execute role.

Who This Role Is For

Youll thrive here if you:

• Get bored doing the same thing every day
• Want real responsibility - not just task execution
• Take pride in running projects right (not just getting them done)
• Can operate in the gray and solve problems without being told how
• Want exposure to both estimating and project execution
• Are ready to move faster than your peers

What Youll Own

• Full lifecycle management of environmental construction projects - from bid to closeout
• Estimating, including quantity takeoffs, pricing, and subcontractor coordination
• Project planning, scheduling, and resource allocation
• Financial performance (budget, cost tracking, forecasting, billing)
• Contract execution and compliance
• Coordination between field crews, clients, and internal teams
• Procurement of materials and subcontractors
• Project documentation, safety oversight, and reporting
• Client relationships and communication with owners, engineers, and regulators

What Youll Be Working On

• Environmental remediation and contaminated site work
• Demolition and hazardous waste handling
• Earthwork, stormwater systems, and habitat restoration
• Complex, regulated projects that require precision and accountability

What It Takes

• Strong understanding of construction estimating and project management
• Ability to read plans, specs, and contracts - and actually use them
• Experience managing environmental or heavy civil construction projects
• Solid grasp of risk, cost control, and project execution strategy
• Ability to lead teams and drive results in the field and office
• Clear, professional communication with clients and stakeholders
• High level of ownership, accountability, and follow-through

Requirements

• 10+ years in construction (environmental or heavy civil )
• 5+ years in project management or supervisory role
• Bachelors degree in construction management or equivalent experience
• Working knowledge of EPA, OSHA, and applicable regulations
• PMP is a plus

Certifications ( or required):

• 40-Hour HAZWOPER (current refresher)
• OSHA 30
• Confined Space Entry
• CPR / First Aid

Why AEC

• Fast-growing company with a strong backlog of work
• Exposure to complex, technically challenging projects
• Real opportunity for advancement - based on performance, not tenure
• Leadership that expects results and supports people who deliver

Additional Details

• Some overnight travel required
• Pre-employment drug screen and background check required
• E-Verify employer
• Equal Opportunity Employer