<p>Environmental Project Manager</p> <p>Location: Orange County, CA (Onsite)</p> <p>Role Overview</p> <p>A well-established environmental consulting firm in Orange County is seeking an experienced Environmental Project Manager to lead investigation and remediation projects while actively mentoring staff and maintaining high technical standards.</p> <p>This role is ideal for a hands-on PM who enjoys being deeply involved in the work, collaborating in an office-centric environment, and supporting the development of junior and mid-level team members. The Project Manager will play a key role in ensuring technical quality, supporting daily office operations, and helping the team successfully deliver complex environmental projects.</p> <p>This is a primarily in-office position (approximately 90% office / 10% field). Field time is focused on oversight, training, QA/QC, and staff support - not routine field labor.</p> <p>Why This Opportunity</p> <p>This position has remained open intentionally due to the high technical and leadership bar set for the role. The team is growing and needs a Project Manager who can balance strong "nuts-and-bolts" environmental expertise with mentorship, ownership, and day-to-day collaboration.</p> <p>If you're looking for:</p> <ul> <li>A role where technical depth truly matters </li><li>The ability to stay hands-on while managing projects </li><li>A tight-knit, mid-sized team that values in-person collaboration </li></ul> <p>This is a strong long-term opportunity.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities</p> <p>Project & Technical Management</p> <ul> <li>Manage environmental investigation and remediation projects from scoping through completion </li><li>Develop and manage project scopes, budgets, schedules, and deliverables </li><li>Review and approve technical reports and ensure consistent QA/QC standards </li><li>Interface with regulatory agencies and external stakeholders as needed </li><li>Conduct site visits (~10%) for oversight, training, and staff support </li></ul> <p>Leadership & Mentorship</p> <ul> <li>Provide daily technical guidance to junior and mid-level staff </li><li>Train team members on sampling methods, reporting, and investigation workflows </li><li>Maintain accessibility and visibility within the office to support team development </li><li>Lead by example with a hands-on, collaborative approach </li></ul> <p>Business Support (Preferred, Not Required)</p> <ul> <li>Assist with proposal writing and RFP responses </li><li>Support client relationships through strong project execution </li><li>Identify opportunities for project expansion through performance and communication </li></ul> <p>Required Qualifications</p> <ul> <li> <p>7-15 years of environmental consulting experience</p> </li><li> <p>Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field</p> </li><li> <p>Strong technical foundation, including:</p> </li><li> <p>Environmental sampling</p> </li><li> <p>Groundwater and soil vapor investigations</p> </li><li> <p>Remediation oversight</p> </li><li> <p>Technical report writing</p> </li><li> <p>Project budgeting and financial tracking</p> </li><li> <p>Proven experience mentoring or training junior staff</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects</p> </li></ul> <p>Certifications & Tools</p> <ul> <li>40-hour HAZWOPER (required) </li><li>PG or PE license - strong plus (not required) </li><li>MSHA certification - preferred but optional </li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel </li><li>Familiarity with CAD or GIS is helpful (internal support available) </li></ul> <p>Work Environment & Expectations</p> <ul> <li>Onsite, office-based role - 4-5 days per week required </li><li>No hybrid or remote option </li><li>Collaborative, team-oriented office culture </li><li>Field work is limited and focused on leadership, oversight, and training </li><li>Candidates must be realistic and comfortable with a daily Orange County commute </li></ul> <p>What Success Looks Like</p> <ul> <li>High-quality technical deliverables and well-run projects </li><li>Visible mentorship and support of staff in the office </li><li>Consistent presence and engagement with the team </li><li>Strong ownership of projects and follow-through </li><li>Ability to balance leadership with hands-on technical involvement </li></ul> <p>Compensation & Benefits</p> <ul> <li>$100,000 - $180,000 base salary, depending on experience and credentials </li><li>401(k) with company match and annual profit sharing </li><li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance (employer covers a significant portion of premiums) </li><li>Paid time off, paid holidays, and sick time </li><li>Company laptop, credit card, and mileage/toll support </li><li>Cell phone reimbursement and PPE allowance </li></ul> <p>Interview Process</p> <ul> <li>Initial recruiter screening (technical background, motivations, commute sustainability) </li><li>Virtual technical interview </li><li>Final in-person interview (required) to meet the team and experience the office environment </li></ul> <p>Important Note for Candidates</p> <p>This is a long-term, office-centric role for professionals who value collaboration, mentorship, and being present with their team. Candidates seeking hybrid or remote flexibility will not be a fit.</p> <p>Job Type & Location</p> <p>This is a Permanent position based out of Orange, CA.</p> <p>Pay and Benefits</p> <p>The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $180000.00/hr.</p> <p>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:</p> <ul> <li>Medical, dental & vision </li><li>Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital </li><li>401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available </li><li>Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) </li><li>Short and long-term disability </li><li>Health Spending Account (HSA) </li><li>Transportation benefits </li><li>Employee Assistance Program </li><li>Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) </li></ul> <p>Workplace Type</p> <p>This is a hybrid position in Orange,CA.</p> <p>Application Deadline</p> <p>This position is anticipated to close on Apr 3, 2026.</p> <p>Diversity, Equity & Inclusion</p> <p>At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:</p> <ul> <li>Hiring diverse talent </li><li>Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection </li><li>Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes </li><li>Ensuring growth opportunities for our people </li></ul> <p>Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.</p> <p>About Actalent</p> <p>Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC-with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.</p> <p>Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.</p>