Principal Project Manager / Environmental Consultant

Groundwater and Environmental Svcs.

$110K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental Science, Ecology, Geology, Environmental Engineering or related field
  • 15+ years of industry experience with a focus on project work execution
  • 5+ years of experience in proposal creation and project management
  • Excellent communication and technical writing skills
  • Knowledge of regulatory standards in PA, WV, and OH
  • Proven track record of client development and revenue generation in the PA-WV-EOH area
  • Professional certification or license (e.g., PE, PG, CPG, LRS) is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Lead initiatives to support the growth of environmental service lines and execute projects
  • Oversee efforts related to oil and gas exploration, pipelines, renewables, and data centers
  • Manage high-visibility projects, including definition, budget, scope, and compliance
  • Direct project teams including scientists, engineers, and field technicians
  • Act as central contact for key oil and gas clients, ensuring satisfaction and quality
  • Manage negotiation and administration of environmental contracts
  • Lead the preparation of bids and proposals for environmental opportunities
  • Engage in industry organizations, leading committees and attending events
  • Develop new business opportunities through networking and industry relationships
  • Stay updated on environmental regulations in PA, WV, OH

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Prescription card
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Flexible spending account (FSA)
  • Long-term and short-term disability insurance
  • New Parent Leave
  • 529 College Bound Fund
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Bonus Plan
  • Comprehensive support for work-life balance
Full Job Description
Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc. (GES), an industry leader with a reputation for excellence in providing environmental consulting, engineering, compliance, and technical field services to clients in diverse market sectors, seeks a Principal Project Manager / Environmental Consultant to support the growth of environmental projects related to oil and gas exploration & production, diverse energy development, storage, and distribution within Tri-State area of PA-WV-EOH. Our work supports responsible energy development while maintaining regulatory excellence, compliance, and environmental stewardship.

We are seeking a seasoned principal project manager to grow, service and manage key client relationships, lead complex environmental projects and stay connected to key industry organizations to stay ahead of regulatory and industry practices to evolve and expand our business line to satisfy emerging client needs. The ideal candidate is a trusted client advisor with deep industry knowledge and a proactive approach to both project delivery and strategic business growth. GES prefers this full-time role to be based out of GES' WPA - Pittsburgh area, Cranberry Township office. This role can also be considered for fully remote or hybrid - located within the PA-WV-EOH service area.

Responsibilities:
  • Apply industry knowledge to lead initiatives that support environmental service line growth, sales, program management, project management, and project execution.
  • Oversee 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.
  • Support 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.
  • Serve 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.
  • Manage the development, negotiation, and administration of environmental-related contracts.
  • Lead 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.
  • Actively participate in industry trade organizations with group interaction, leading committees, and attending various technical and social events (i.e. MSC, PIOGA, OOGA, WEN, etc.).
  • Generate leads and develops new business opportunities through networking of existing and prospect clientele and industry relationships.
  • Maintain 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, creating proposals, , 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.).
  • Hybrid role - in office 2-3 days per week.

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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