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 addressing complex environmental challenges. The Environmental Program Manager II will lead EPA contracts and project teams, oversee delivery, manage client and stakeholder relationships, support proposal and business development efforts, and mentor staff.
Responsibilities
- Support the EPA program and direct all EPA-related contracts and CLIN (Contract Line-Item Number) project managers within the region
- Manage and 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 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, including navigating complex client and team dynamics
- Serve as a Senior Project Manager
- Uphold contract and company required QA/QC and Health and Safety standards
- Serve as the liaison with EPA 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
- 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 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 10 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
- Must have either a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, Professional Geologist (PG) certification, or Professional Engineer (PE) certification
- Strong leadership and people management abilities, including mentoring and coaching staff
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact effectively with clients, team members, and executives
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to manage complex situations and personalities
- 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
- 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
- Project Management Processional (PMP) certification a strong plus
- Experience using Ganttic or other resource management tools is a plus
- Microsoft software, including but not limited to Microsoft Project
- 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
- Location: Remote, USA with strong preference to candidates in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, or Texas
- Preference is for candidates who reside within EPA Region 6 (Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas)
Benefits
- Fully remote work option
- Hybrid work option for candidates within commuting distance of an HGL office
- Career growth opportunities via mentoring, training, education, and support for certifications and licenses
- Flexible, inclusive work environment
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