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Environmental Project Manager

Terracon
Terracon Salary
Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/7/2026
General Responsibilities

Location: Cedar Falls, Cedar Rapids, or Des Moines, Iowa

Ready to lead meaningful environmental projects while growing your career with a team that values collaboration, innovation, and employee ownership?

Terracon is seeking an Environmental Project Manager to join our Iowa Environmental team. In this role, you will manage a variety of environmental projects from proposal through completion, partnering with clients, technical experts, and project teams to deliver high-quality solutions safely, on schedule, and within budget.

As a 100% employee-owned company, Terracon offers the resources of a national consulting firm combined with the support of a local team. You'll have the opportunity to work on diverse projects, expand your technical and leadership skills, and help clients solve complex environmental challenges across Iowa and beyond.

Why Terracon?

  • 100% employee-owned company
  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
  • Flexible work environment
  • Career development and leadership opportunities
  • Access to technical experts across the country
  • A culture focused on safety, collaboration, and innovation

If you're ready to take ownership of impactful environmental projects and help shape the future of our growing Iowa Environmental team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today.

Essential Roles And Responsibilities

  • Manage environmental projects from planning through delivery, ensuring safety, scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives are achieved.
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and build strong, lasting relationships.
  • Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, proposals, and work plans.
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams and collaborate with environmental professionals across Terracon's nationwide network.
  • Monitor project performance, identify potential risks, and implement solutions to keep projects on track.
  • Lead project meetings, prepare technical reports, and communicate project status to clients and stakeholders.
  • Support business development efforts by identifying opportunities, preparing proposals, and expanding client relationships.
  • Review project financials, oversee invoicing and collections, and support overall project profitability.
  • Champion Terracon's commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, or a related field and at least 5 years of related experience.
  • In lieu of a degree, 9 years of related environmental consulting experience.
  • Demonstrated experience in managing environmental projects, budgets, schedules, and client relationships.
  • Strong communication, leadership, time management, and problem-solving skills.
  • Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Professional Engineer (PE), Professional Geologist (PG), or other relevant professional registration/certification.
  • Demonstrated experience working in local, state (Iowa), and federal regulatory programs.
  • Established client relationships, business development experience, and understanding of local markets.

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