Principal Project Manager / Environmental Consultant

Groundwater and Environmental Svcs.

$100K — $200K *
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Geology, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
  • 15+ years of industry experience, with 5+ years in lead generation and proposal creation.
  • Strong communication and technical writing skills are essential.
  • Experience in client development and revenue generation, especially in the PA-WV-EOH area.
  • Professional certifications like PE, PG, CPG, or LRS are beneficial.
  • Knowledge of environmental regulations in PA, WV, OH is required.
  • Familiarity with energy projects related to the Marcellus and Utica Shale Plays is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Lead initiatives for environmental service line growth and project execution.
  • Oversee project growth in sectors including oil & gas, renewables, and data centers.
  • Manage high visibility projects across budget, scope, schedule, and compliance.
  • Coordinate project teams, including scientists, engineers, and subcontractors.
  • Act as principal contact for key oil and gas clients, ensuring client satisfaction.
  • Prepare bids and proposals in collaboration with technical leaders.
  • Conduct client presentations and publish thought leadership in technical circles.
  • Generate new business leads through networking and industry relationships.
  • Participate actively in industry trade organizations and events.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • 401k plan with company matching.
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health-related expenses.
  • Long-term and short-term disability insurance.
  • New Parent Leave for employees.
  • 529 College Bound Fund to assist with education savings.
  • Tuition Assistance to support further learning and development.
  • Bonus Plan to reward performance and contributions.
Full Job Description
Principal Project Manager / Environmental Consultant Location: GES prefers this full-time role to be based out of GES' WPA, Cranberry Township office. This role can also be considered for fully remote or hybrid - located within the PA-WV-EOH service area. Revenue Target: Our selected candidate will identify and grow new client relationships within oil & gas, industrial, power & utility, and commercial clients across the defined regional service area and support growth of existing clients and collaborative team members. Year 1 revenue expectations for this role: $100,000 to $200,000 in net revenue across various markets and services execution. 2nd year+ expectations of >$250,000 in booked net revenue annually. Responsibilities: - Applies industry knowledge to lead initiatives that support environmental service line growth, sales, program management, project management, and project execution. - Oversees diverse project growth efforts focused on: oil and gas exploration and production, pipelines, terminals and refineries; electrical transmission line; renewables; and data centers. Services include: permitting services; baseline sampling; site characterization & remediation; PFAS and emerging contaminant consulting; ecological Services including various mitigation credit offset programs; vapor intrusion, mitigation, and management; air quality; Brownfields services; carbon capture; drone services; Phase I & II ESAs; etc. - Supports program & project management for high visibility / large-scale projects, including project definition, budget management, scope & schedule, assessment, permitting, data management, and compliance support. - Oversee project teams including scientists, engineers, drone pilots, chemists, biologists, field technicians, and subcontractors. - Serves as a principal project manager for key oil and gas clients- acting as the central point of contact, ensuring client satisfaction, consistency and quality of deliverables. - Manages the development, negotiation, and administration of environmental-related contracts. - Leads bid and proposal preparation for environmental opportunities, working closely with GES' operational and technical leaders applying GES' financial standards and operational processes to ensure highest quality GES submittals. - Conducts sales presentations and informational seminars for potential clients and, publication of thought leadership papers in technical publications. - Actively participates in industry trade organizations with group interaction, leading committees, and attending various technical and social events (i.e. MSC, PIOGA, OOGA, WEN, etc.). - Generates leads and develops new business opportunities through networking of existing and prospect clientele and industry relationships. - Maintains up-to-date knowledge of environmental regulations in PA, WV, OH. Requirements: - Must work in a collaborative environment with other business development, sector, program, and operational leaders. Team Player mentality is essential. - Willingness to travel as needed to support business needs including industry trade shows, events, and technical meetings that may be outside of standard work hours primarily within GES' PA-WV-EOH service area. - A Bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental Science, Ecology, Geology, Environmental Engineering or related field. - 15+ years of industry experience with 5+ years of experience generating leads, creating proposals, conducting sales presentations, meeting sales goals, and directing project work execution. - Must possess excellent communication and technical writing skills. - Industry working knowledge for diverse energy development and projects related to the Marcellus and Utica Shale Plays is a plus. - A proven record of accomplishment with client development and revenue generation, particularly in the PA-WV-EOH service area - as well as have established industry and regulatory contacts. - Professional certification or license is a plus. (PE, PG, CPG, LRS, etc.). Our comprehensive benefits include: medical, dental, vision, prescription card, 401k, FSA, LTD, STD, New Parent Leave, 529 College Bound Fund, Tuition Assistance, Bonus Plan, and more.

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