Sr. Environmental Project Manager

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 disability 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 inclusion and respect, where diverse perspectives are celebrated and every employee feels valued. We recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.