Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. HydroGeoLogic, Inc. (HGL) is an environmental services company focused on restoring natural resources and managing complex environmental challenges. The Program Manager I will lead and oversee EPA Region 6 contracts and project teams, ensure compliant and successful delivery, engage clients and stakeholders, support proposals and business development, and mentor staff.
Responsibilities
- Support HGL’s EPA program and direct all EPA-related contracts and CLIN (Contract Line-Item Number) project managers within region 6
- Support a team of staff, including formal employee mentorship to provide guidance and professional development
- Communicate and connect with various departments (proposal development, contracts, chemistry, data management, etc.) to ensure that they are properly coordinating and functioning to support the region
- Ensure EPA Region 6 projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with project scope of work and contract requirements and client expectations
- Conduct routine meetings with project managers to monitor project progress, review deliverables, and provide strategic direction
- Guide and enforce company best practices for consistent EPA project execution across teams
- Address and resolve project issues and challenges
- Serve as a Senior Project Manager on some Region 6 Task Orders
- Uphold contract and company required QA/QC and Health and Safety standards
- Serve as liaison with EPA Region 6 clients, fostering strong relationships to ensure satisfaction and repeat business
- Coordinate with external stakeholders for scope and cost sensitive items including EPA clients and state and local agencies as needed for specific projects
- Respond to client inquiries and proactively address client needs to maintain high levels of satisfaction
- Support, organize and lead proposal efforts for EPA-related opportunities, working closely with technical teams, HGL leadership, and teaming partners to submit high-quality and competitive proposals
- Assist in growing the company’s Region 6 EPA portfolio, identifying new opportunities, and contributing to long-term client engagement strategies
- Evaluate potential project opportunities for profitability and alignment with company goals
- Support planning for and attendance of client sponsored Industry Day events and conferences
- Contribute to the development and refinement of internal guidelines and processes for program and project management to ensure consistency across teams
- Mentor project managers on best practices and standardized approaches to ensure high-quality service delivery
- Utilize approved digital and AI-assisted tools, where appropriate, to support technical documentation, data analysis, project communications, and workflow efficiency
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Science, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field required
- Minimum of 15 years of experience including 5 years managing large government contracts and multi-disciplinary teams, preferably in the environmental or engineering sectors
- Prior experience managing EPA Region 6 clients and working with state and local agencies in EPA Region 6
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Microsoft Project for project scheduling and management
- Strong leadership and people management abilities, including mentoring and coaching staff
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact effectively with clients and team members
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities
- Strategic thinker with the ability to see the big picture while focusing on project details
- Demonstrated ability to learn and adopt new technologies and digital tools to improve project delivery and operational efficiency
- Prolonged sitting up to 70% of the time; Ability to interpret and analyze visual data (maps, graphs, warning indicators, etc.)
- Analyzing and synthesizing data; Complex problem solving and decision making; Reading and interpreting technical documents or regulations; Writing reports, proposals, or technical documentation; Leading a team or coordinating multiple priorities; Communicating effectively with clients, team members, and stakeholders; Managing competing deadlines and shifting priorities
- Must be able to travel up to 10% per year
- This specific role supports a U.S. Federal government contract which requires employees engaged on this contract to be U.S. citizens
- Preference is for candidates who reside within EPA Region 6 (Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas)
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, Professional Geologist (PG) certification, or Professional Engineer (PE) certification a strong plus
- Experience using Ganttic or other resource management tools is a plus
- Experience using generative AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, or similar) to improve technical writing, data analysis, research, visualization, or project delivery efficiency
Benefits
- The Program Manager I has the potential to work fully remotely with occasional travel to project sites and HGL offices.
- If a candidate resides within commuting distance of an HGL office and would like to work hybrid, that option is also available to them.
- HGL provides career growth opportunities via mentoring, training, education, and support for your certifications and licenses.
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