{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"aa3b595abc18ec32cf2f46b7","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/aa3b595abc18ec32cf2f46b7","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/aa3b595abc18ec32cf2f46b7","title":"Environmental Program Manager II","description":"Job Title: Environmental Program Manager II\nLocation: Remote, USA with strong preference to candidates in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, or Texas\n\nDescription/Job Summary\n\nPOSITION DESCRIPTION\n\nThe Program Manager II is responsible for leading and managing the company’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) contracts within EPA Region 6 and other regions and ensuring all projects are executed in alignment with client expectations, contractual requirements, and company objectives. This role oversees EPA-related projects and project teams, provides strategic leadership, supports business development efforts within the EPA portfolio, and serves as a primary point of contact for client engagement. The Program Manager II also plays a key role in mentoring and developing staff, including program and project managers, to ensure consistent and successful project delivery.\n\nThe Program Manager II 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. Preference is for candidates who reside within EPA Region 6 (Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas).\n\nResponsibilities/Duties\n\nWHAT YOU'LL BE DOING\n\nProgram and Staff Management:\nSupport the EPA program and direct all EPA-related contracts and CLIN (Contract Line-Item Number) project managers within the region.\nManage and support a team of staff, including formal employee mentorship to provide guidance and professional development.\nCommunicate 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.\n\nProject Oversight and Delivery:\nEnsure EPA projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with project scope of work and contract requirements and client expectations.\nConduct routine meetings with project managers to monitor project progress, review deliverables, and provide strategic direction.\nGuide and enforce company best practices for consistent EPA project execution across teams.\nAddress and resolve project issues and challenges, including navigating complex client and team dynamics.\nServe as a Senior Project Manager.\nUphold contract and company required QA/QC and Health and Safety standards.\n\nClient and Stakeholder Engagement:\nServe as the liaison with EPA clients, fostering strong relationships to ensure satisfaction and repeat business.\nCoordinate with external stakeholders for scope and cost sensitive items including EPA clients and state and local agencies as needed for specific projects.\nRespond to client inquiries and proactively address client needs to maintain high levels of satisfaction.\n\nProposal and Business Development:\nOrganize 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.\nAssist in growing the company’s EPA portfolio, identifying new opportunities, and contributing to long-term client engagement strategies.\nEvaluate potential project opportunities for profitability and alignment with company goals.\nSupport planning for and attendance of client sponsored Industry Day events and conferences.\n\nProcess Improvement and Standardization:\nContribute to the development and refinement of internal guidelines and processes for program and project management to ensure consistency across teams.\nMentor project managers on best practices and standardized approaches to ensure high-quality service delivery.\nUtilize approved digital and AI-assisted tools, where appropriate, to support technical documentation, data analysis, project communications, and workflow efficiency.\n\nMinimum Requirements\n\nWHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL\n\nBachelor’s degree in Science, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field required.\nMinimum of 15 years of experience including 10 years managing large government contracts and multi-disciplinary teams, preferably in the environmental or engineering sectors.\nPrior experience managing EPA Region 6 clients and working with state and local agencies in EPA Region 6.\nProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Microsoft Project for project scheduling and management.\nMust have either a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, Professional Geologist (PG) certification, or Professional Engineer (PE) certification.\nStrong leadership and people management abilities, including mentoring and coaching staff.\nExcellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact effectively with clients, team members, and executives.\nStrong problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to manage complex situations and personalities.\nHighly organized with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.\nStrategic thinker with the ability to see the big picture while focusing on project details.\nDemonstrated ability to learn and adopt new technologies and digital tools to improve project delivery and operational efficiency.\n\nDesired Qualifications\n\nWHAT YOU NEED TO STAND OUT – Preferred, not required\n\nProject Management Processional (PMP) certification a strong plus.\nExperience using Ganttic or other resource management tools is a plus.\nMicrosoft software, including but not limited to Microsoft Project.\nExperience using generative AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, or similar) to improve technical writing, data analysis, research, visualization, or project delivery efficiency.\n\n Physical & Environmental Requirements\n\nPHYSICAL & COGNITIVE REQUIRMENTS\n\nAnalyzing 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\n\nWORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS\n\nOffice and remote work environment; Must be able to travel up to 10% per year; May work in environments with loud noises, dust, or hazardous materials\n\nThis 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.\n\nDetails\n\nWork Schedule: HGL office work is dictated by a 5-day work week; however, fieldwork schedules will deviate based on job requirements and may require longer hours and weekends.\n\nOffice Type: Remote but candidate should reside within EPA Region 6 (Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, or Texas).\n\nTravel: 10%\n\nA favorable pre-hire drug test is required. All positions are subject to a pre-hire education and driving record verification.\n\nThis specific role supports a U.S. Federal government contract which requires employees engaged on this contract to be U.S. citizens.\n\nMORE ABOUT HGL AND THE OPPORTUNITY\n\nAt HGL, we share a drive and vision to restore natural resources and provide ongoing stewardship of our environmental 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.\n\nHGL - WHO WE ARE\n\nThe 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.\n\nProjects 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.\n\nWith 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.\n\nHGL - WE INVEST IN YOU\n\nIt’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.\n\nWe 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.\n\nEEO notices: US Equal Opportunity Employment Poster, US Equal Opportunity Supplemental Poster, Know Your Rights, and Pay Transparency Notice.\n\nA full list of benefits is available at www.hgl.com/careers/.\n\nDigital & AI Proficiency: HGL encourages the responsible use of approved AI-enabled and digital technologies to improve productivity, technical quality, decision-making, and project delivery. Candidates who demonstrate curiosity, adaptability, and experience leveraging emerging technologies are highly valued.\n\nThe annual salary for this position ranges from $121,620 - $194,592. 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. 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This role oversees EPA-related projects and project teams, provides strategic leadership, supports business development efforts within the EPA portfolio, and serves as a primary point of contact for client engagement. The Program Manager II also plays a key role in mentoring and developing staff, including program and project managers, to ensure consistent and successful project delivery.\n\nThe Program Manager II 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. Preference is for candidates who reside within EPA Region 6 (Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas).\n\nResponsibilities/Duties\n\nWHAT YOU'LL BE DOING\n\nProgram and Staff Management:\nSupport the EPA program and direct all EPA-related contracts and CLIN (Contract Line-Item Number) project managers within the region.\nManage and support a team of staff, including formal employee mentorship to provide guidance and professional development.\nCommunicate 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.\n\nProject Oversight and Delivery:\nEnsure EPA projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with project scope of work and contract requirements and client expectations.\nConduct routine meetings with project managers to monitor project progress, review deliverables, and provide strategic direction.\nGuide and enforce company best practices for consistent EPA project execution across teams.\nAddress and resolve project issues and challenges, including navigating complex client and team dynamics.\nServe as a Senior Project Manager.\nUphold contract and company required QA/QC and Health and Safety standards.\n\nClient and Stakeholder Engagement:\nServe as the liaison with EPA clients, fostering strong relationships to ensure satisfaction and repeat business.\nCoordinate with external stakeholders for scope and cost sensitive items including EPA clients and state and local agencies as needed for specific projects.\nRespond to client inquiries and proactively address client needs to maintain high levels of satisfaction.\n\nProposal and Business Development:\nOrganize 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.\nAssist in growing the company’s EPA portfolio, identifying new opportunities, and contributing to long-term client engagement strategies.\nEvaluate potential project opportunities for profitability and alignment with company goals.\nSupport planning for and attendance of client sponsored Industry Day events and conferences.\n\nProcess Improvement and Standardization:\nContribute to the development and refinement of internal guidelines and processes for program and project management to ensure consistency across teams.\nMentor project managers on best practices and standardized approaches to ensure high-quality service delivery.\nUtilize approved digital and AI-assisted tools, where appropriate, to support technical documentation, data analysis, project communications, and workflow efficiency.\n\nMinimum Requirements\n\nWHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL\n\nBachelor’s degree in Science, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field required.\nMinimum of 15 years of experience including 10 years managing large government contracts and multi-disciplinary teams, preferably in the environmental or engineering sectors.\nPrior experience managing EPA Region 6 clients and working with state and local agencies in EPA Region 6.\nProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Microsoft Project for project scheduling and management.\nMust have either a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, Professional Geologist (PG) certification, or Professional Engineer (PE) certification.\nStrong leadership and people management abilities, including mentoring and coaching staff.\nExcellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact effectively with clients, team members, and executives.\nStrong problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to manage complex situations and personalities.\nHighly organized with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.\nStrategic thinker with the ability to see the big picture while focusing on project details.\nDemonstrated ability to learn and adopt new technologies and digital tools to improve project delivery and operational efficiency.\n\nDesired Qualifications\n\nWHAT YOU NEED TO STAND OUT – Preferred, not required\n\nProject Management Processional (PMP) certification a strong plus.\nExperience using Ganttic or other resource management tools is a plus.\nMicrosoft software, including but not limited to Microsoft Project.\nExperience using generative AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, or similar) to improve technical writing, data analysis, research, visualization, or project delivery efficiency.\n\n Physical & Environmental Requirements\n\nPHYSICAL & COGNITIVE REQUIRMENTS\n\nAnalyzing 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\n\nWORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS\n\nOffice and remote work environment; Must be able to travel up to 10% per year; May work in environments with loud noises, dust, or hazardous materials\n\nThis 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.\n\nDetails\n\nWork Schedule: HGL office work is dictated by a 5-day work week; however, fieldwork schedules will deviate based on job requirements and may require longer hours and weekends.\n\nOffice Type: Remote but candidate should reside within EPA Region 6 (Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, or Texas).\n\nTravel: 10%\n\nA favorable pre-hire drug test is required. All positions are subject to a pre-hire education and driving record verification.\n\nThis specific role supports a U.S. Federal government contract which requires employees engaged on this contract to be U.S. citizens.\n\nMORE ABOUT HGL AND THE OPPORTUNITY\n\nAt HGL, we share a drive and vision to restore natural resources and provide ongoing stewardship of our environmental 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.\n\nHGL - WHO WE ARE\n\nThe 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.\n\nProjects 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.\n\nWith 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.\n\nHGL - WE INVEST IN YOU\n\nIt’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.\n\nWe 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.\n\nEEO notices: US Equal Opportunity Employment Poster, US Equal Opportunity Supplemental Poster, Know Your Rights, and Pay Transparency Notice.\n\nA full list of benefits is available at www.hgl.com/careers/.\n\nDigital & AI Proficiency: HGL encourages the responsible use of approved AI-enabled and digital technologies to improve productivity, technical quality, decision-making, and project delivery. Candidates who demonstrate curiosity, adaptability, and experience leveraging emerging technologies are highly valued.\n\nThe annual salary for this position ranges from $121,620 - $194,592. 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. 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