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Project Team Manager - Environmental Lab

ICF
Athens, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/23/2026
Description

PROJECT TEAM MANAGER

ICF is seeking an experienced Project Team Manager to support an EPA contract, the Environmental Services Assistance Team (ESAT), across the country. The team performs soil, water, air, waste, and tissue sample analysis for chemical contaminants, primarily supporting Superfund site assessment, remediation, and emergency response, but also for compliance under other EPA regulations such as the Safe Drinking Water Act and the Clean Water Act.

Environmental analytical tasks include organic (SVOCs, VOCs, pesticides, Aroclors, PCB congeners, PFAS, UDA with TOF /GC/MS, fuel hydrocarbons, etc.), inorganic (metals, anions, nutrients, etc.), and biological (e. Coli, microcystin and other toxins, whole effluent toxicity, etc.), following EPA methods or consensus standards. The project assignments also include ambient air monitoring for priority pollutants, data validation for the Superfund and other programs, writing and reviewing quality assurance documents such as QAPPs and SAPs, ecological risk assessment (ERA), database management and support, management of national gravimetrical lab for PM 2.5 and PM10, subcontracting of environmental sample analysis, hydrogeological site characterization, GIS and spatial and non-spatial data handling, analysis of field sampling and analysis (to include fish and other biota collection), and warehouse support.

We are seeking a candidate for a federal government laboratory in Athens, GA.

What You Will Do

  • Manage a team of chemists and technicians providing sample analysis, quality assurance, and laboratory operational support
  • Provide technical input to and technical oversight of the work performed
  • Schedule, track, and report assignments and work products
  • Develop budgets and ensure financial performance of the team
  • Supervision of technical staff, including personnel selection and evaluation
  • Client contact and technical presentation
  • Ensure compliance with all technical, quality assurance, and safety requirements

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or equivalent
  • 10 years of experience to include EPA programs and EPA methods
  • 5 years of experience managing an environmental analysis group and/or laboratory of 10 or more direct reports
  • Proficiency with data acquisition, instrument reporting, and Laboratory Information Management systems
  • Allowable substitution if no degree, 20 years' experience as a project manager on federal contracts in the environmental sector.
  • US citizenship is required per federal contract requirements.
  • Must be able to pass an EPA background check to obtain access to US federal property.

What We’d Like You To Have

  • Recent experience with quality assurance program implementation
  • Familiarity with the CLP, EXES, and NFG for data validation
  • Recent experience with analytical method development for environmental samples
  • Experience in PEP, NPAP, NPEP, Pb PEP for ambient air monitoring

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Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email Candidateaccommodation@icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. 

Read more about workplace discrimination rights or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process. 

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.  

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$81,094.00 - $137,860.00

Georgia Client Office (GA88)

Salary : $81,094 - $137,860

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