Job Title: Environmental Project Manager II

Location: Atlanta, GA

Description/Job Summary

POSITION DESCRIPTION 

HGL is currently seeking an Environmental Project Manager in our Atlanta, GA office to support our EPA contracts. This position is considered a hybrid with expectation of 2 - 3 days in the HGL Atlanta office.

The person hired for this role will be responsible as a Project Manager to support HGL’s growing business with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the technical and administrative aspects of a variety of projects, including CERCLA remedial investigations and feasibility studies; remedial designs and construction; operations; and third-party oversight.

Responsibilities/Duties

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING 

Responsibilities and expectations for this position include:

• Ability to develop project budgets based on scope and develop project schedules to meet performance and payment milestones. Ability to direct, manage, and lead project teams to meet project budget and schedule.
• Strong communication skills to interact effectively with clients, regulators, project team members, and company management. 
• Ability to support business development efforts, including scoping and developing cost estimates for competitive procurement. 
• Ability to successfully execute multiple projects and tasks concurrently.
• Ability to provide technical support and/or supervision of a variety of in-house projects is required. Tasks may include calculations, overseeing the development and review of maps, drawings, and specifications, data collection, data entry and analysis, oversight of field operations, subcontractor procurement, project management, and cost estimation.
• Periodic business travel is required. Travel is expected to consist of visits to client offices and project sites. Travel is expected for about 15% of the year.

Minimum Requirements

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL 

The ideal candidate will need the following as a foundation for success in this role:

• Minimum 8 years of experience executing and managing investigation and remediation projects, which must include extensive experience managing environmental projects for the EPA, DoD, and/or DOE.
• BS in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, or a related environmental field of study.
• Strong technical writing, organizational, and oral communication skills required. The successful candidate will show directly relevant experience that demonstrates a history of responsibility, initiative, motivation, and creative problem solving. Must also be willing to participate in project technical tasks ranging from fieldwork and field operations; development of specifications; and data management, evaluation, and report preparation.
• Computer proficiency in MS Office Suite required.

Desired Qualifications

WHAT YOU NEED TO STAND OUT – Preferred, not required

• Experience working on EPA contracts. EPA Superfund experience including direct experience working with EPA Region 4 is strongly desired.
• Knowledge of CERCLA process and work phases is strongly desired.
• Leadership skills including prior experience mentoring and supervising staff.
• Current and valid 40-hr OSHA HAZWOPER certification, up to date annual 8-hr OSHA refresher certification (as applicable).
• Professional credential (e.g., PE, PG and/or PMP).

 Physical & Environmental Requirements

PHYSICAL & COGNITIVE REQUIRMENTS

WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Details

Work Schedule HGL office work is dictated by a 5-day work week.

Office Type: Hybrid with two to three days per week in-office expected in our Atlanta office. 

Travel: 15%

A favorable pre-hire drug test is required.

All positions are subject to a pre-hire education and driving record verification.

MORE ABOUT HGL AND THE OPPORTUNITY

At HGL, we share a drive and vision to restore natural resources and provide ongoing stewardship of our environment to benefit present and future generations. We believe that we can make a difference in improving the world we live in through collaboration, teamwork, and a positive work environment. This unites and empowers us to strive for excellence in all our endeavors.

HGL - WHO WE ARE 

The exceptional quality of our people is key to our strength. We value our employees as individuals and as important members of our team. We offer a work environment that is flexible, inclusive, and dedicated to creating a sustainable future. By cultivating a culture of innovation, we’re able to adapt and augment our services to solve complex environmental and natural resources challenges. 

Projects at HGL primarily span the United States and its territories, tackling problems associated with emerging contaminants (like PFAS), radiological contamination, and military munitions, along with chemical contamination in groundwater, surface water, sediments, and soil. 

With over 550 employees, HGL is large enough to execute high-profile projects, but small enough to develop personal working environments with our talented team members. By joining HGL, you will be working toward restoring the environment and protecting our future.

HGL - WE INVEST IN YOU

It’s not just a job, it’s your career. HGL provides career growth opportunities via mentoring, training, education, and support for your certifications and licenses. Achieve your career goals and help HGL achieve its mission of restoring the environment to beneficial use for our clients and communities. 

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected category. Some positions may require U.S. citizenship. Applicants who wish to request a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process should contact Human Resources directly at 703-478-5186.

EEO notices: US Equal Opportunity Employment Poster, US Equal Opportunity Supplemental Poster, Know Your Rights, and Pay Transparency Notice.

A full list of benefits is available at www.hgl.com/careers/.

The annual salary for this position ranges from $98,454 - $152,603. This position's final salary can be impacted by various factors including, but not limited to, contractual requirements, geographic location, job-related education, training, experience, and skills. If your desired salary falls outside of this range, we hope you'll still apply as there may be other positions that better align.

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