Sr. Environmental Project Manager

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Groundwater & Environmental Services (GES) is a growing, purpose-driven environmental consulting and engineering firm that helps clients solve complex environmental challenges with integrity and impact. For over 40 years, GES has built a strong reputation for technical excellence, innovation, and long-standing client partnerships across sectors such as energy, manufacturing, real estate, and government.

At GES, you'll find a collaborative and flexible work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and a chance to make a real difference—for our clients, our communities, and the environment.

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Project Manager to join our team in San Diego, CA. This is a fantastic opportunity to manage a portfolio of diverse, technically challenging projects while leading teams, mentoring staff, and helping to grow our presence in the region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of environmental projects across California, including compliance, investigation, remediation, and permitting scopes.
• Lead and support technical staff in preparing resource schedules, reports, technical memoranda, and proposals.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients—managing expectations, budgets, and schedules.
• Provide senior-level technical input and oversight on complex sites, including UST and non-UST projects as well as non-petroleum related sites.
• Draft and review detailed technical reports with a focus on regulatory compliance and client goals.
• Develop regulatory strategies and represent clients during regulatory discussions and submittals.
• Apply expertise across one or more technical service areas:
  • Site Investigation: Phase II ESAs, groundwater/soil/vapor sampling.
  • Remediation: Remedy selection, design, construction, OM&M.
  • Ecological Services: Wetlands, NEPA, habitat surveys, endangered species, permitting.
  • Air Quality Services: Permitting, emissions, Title V compliance.
• Conduct performance reviews and lead regular team check-ins to manage staff workloads and development.
• Collaborate with internal teams and business development leads to maintain excellent client service.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience managing environmental investigation and remediation projects in California
• Minimum 3+ years of staff management experience
• Professional Geologist (PG) or Professional Engineer (PE) license a plus
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets, staff, and client relationships.
• Excellent technical writing, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain long-term client relationships based on trust and performance.

Why Join GES?

• Work with mission-driven experts solving complex environmental challenges
• Collaborative, supportive culture with strong values and transparency
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Clear pathways for advancement and leadership opportunities
• A chance to protect and restore natural resources in your own community

About Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc. (GES)

GES is a recognized industry leader in providing environmental consulting, compliance, engineering, and field services to clients across diverse market sectors. With a reputation built on technical excellence and a commitment to service, GES empowers employees to think independently, work collaboratively, and thrive in a culture of innovation.

We believe in the importance of work/life balance and offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families. Our offerings include a hybrid workforce model, medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, a 401(k) plan with company match, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), short-term and long-term coverage, new parent leave, a 529 CollegeBound Fund, tuition assistance, and a performance-based bonus plan.

GES is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of and respect, where diverse perspectives are celebrated and every employee feels valued. We recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals without regard to , , , , , , , , marital status, , or expression, military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.