Environmental Program Manager

Atlas

$75K — $95K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering and/or Geology.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) license in Georgia required.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of environmental project management experience, preferably within Georgia's UST programs.
  • Hands-on experience with drilling activities and environmental sampling.
  • Proven skills in leadership, technical writing, communication, and project management.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage environmental projects from start to finish, including mentoring staff.
  • Oversee drilling and monitoring well installation activities and assess remedial activities.
  • Conduct and supervise environmental sampling investigations for soil, groundwater, and air.
  • Compile and interpret geological and hydrogeological data and produce technical reports.
  • Manage project budgets, schedules, and maintain client and regulatory relationships.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable environmental regulations and safety protocols.
  • Provide technical oversight for field activities and quality assurance in reporting.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage with options for no-cost employee-only medical insurance.
  • Vacation time, paid holidays, sick leave, and paid parental leave offered.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
  • Life, AD&D, and Disability insurance for added protection.
  • Commitment to safety with provision of PPE at no cost and reimbursement for specific protective gear.
  • Learning and development opportunities, including career paths and tuition reimbursement.
  • Flexibility to manage personal and professional responsibilities as project demands allow.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Atlas is seeking an experienced Environmental Program Manager to lead and manage environmental investigation, remediation, and operations & maintenance (O&M) projects throughout Georgia. This role is responsible for overseeing assessment and remedial activities, directing drilling and monitoring well installation, conducting environmental sampling, analyzing environmental data, and preparing technical reports to support site closure objectives for UST and hazardous waste sites. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with strong technical expertise in environmental remediation, petroleum UST programs, regulatory coordination, and client management. Success in this position will be demonstrated through effective project execution, strong client relationships, quality technical deliverables, regulatory compliance, and successful management of project budgets and schedules.

Core Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage environmental investigation, remediation, and O&M projects from initiation through closure, mentor staff, and direct traffic
  • Perform assessment of remedial activities and oversee drilling and monitoring well installation activities.
  • Conduct and supervise soil, groundwater, and air sampling investigations.
  • Compile, evaluate, and interpret geological, hydrogeological, and chemical data.
  • Prepare technical reports, proposals, work plans, and recommendations for next-phase activities and site closure objectives.
  • Manage project budgets, scopes, schedules, invoicing, and deliverables.
  • Maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies.
  • Participate in and lead client meetings and regulatory agency meetings.
  • Supervise field personnel and subcontractors to ensure safe and compliant project execution.
  • Provide technical oversight and quality assurance for environmental field activities and reporting.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable state and federal environmental regulations.
  • Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to resolve technical and project-related challenges.
  • Foster a collaborative, positive, and team-oriented work environment.

You'll thrive here if you have
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering and/or Geology.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) license in Georgia required.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of full-time environmental project management experience involving environmental investigation, remedial planning, or remedial design; Georgia UST program experience preferred.
  • Hands-on experience overseeing drilling activities and conducting soil, groundwater, and air sampling.
  • Experience with Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments; hazardous materials or building science experience is a plus.
  • Demonstrated leadership, client management, technical writing, communication, and presentation skills.
  • Strong technical report writing and data interpretation skills.
  • Ability to design and implement field sampling programs.
  • Working knowledge of environmental regulations and regulatory frameworks related to UST and hazardous waste programs.
  • Experience interpreting geological, hydrogeological, and analytical laboratory data.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
  • Experience managing project schedules, budgets, and technical documentation.
  • Familiarity with drilling oversight, environmental field equipment, sampling equipment, and monitoring well installation procedures.
  • Knowledge of state and federal environmental regulations and reporting requirements.
  • Strong leadership and organizational skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
  • Detail-oriented with strong time management skills.
  • Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Ability to build and maintain positive client and regulatory relationships.
  • Commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.
  • Ability to travel locally and regionally as project needs require.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites required.

What you can expect from us

The A-Team Experience is our employee program focused on helping our people thrive professionally, personally and as part of a community. We trust our people to do great work and live fulfilling lives, and we provide resources that care for our people, both at work and in life:
  • Health & Wellness: We offer medical, dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including no-cost employee-only medical coverage.
  • Time Off & Family Support: We offer vacation time, paid holidays, sick & safety leave (SSL) and paid parental leave
  • Retirement: We help employees plan for the future with a 401(k) and company match.
  • Insurance: To provide protection and peace of mind, we offer Life, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and Disability insurance.
  • Safety Program: We are committed to safety as part of our 'quality of life' core value, and we provide approved PPE at no cost and reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear.
  • Learning & Development: We provide clear career paths, learning resources and development programs allowing you to see how you can grow and advance within the company. We offer internal certifications on specific skills and support external credentials through tuition reimbursement.
  • Belonging: We support Employee Communities (ECs), voluntary, employee-led groups that create connections, belonging and shared purposes.
  • Flexibility: May vary by project demands and regional workloads, but we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to help employees manage their personal and professional responsibilities.

Our people and our culture are central to our work. Our values bring us together, create a sense of belonging and give us purpose. They guide how we make decisions, how we work as a team and how we serve our clients.
  • Life: We enhance the quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.
  • Heart: As our hallmark, we act with compassion, empathy, and respect.
  • Trust: We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.
  • Mastery: Always striving for the highest quality, greatness inspires our work.

About the Job
  • Career Level: Senior
  • Employment Type: Full-time

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