Environmental Program Manager II

Job Title: Environmental Program Manager II

Location: Remote, USA with strong preference to candidates in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, or Texas

Job Summary

The 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.

Program and Staff Management

• Support the EPA program and direct all EPA-related contracts and CLIN 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 coordination and functioning to support the region.

Project Oversight and Delivery

• 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.

Client and Stakeholder Engagement

• 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.

Proposal and Business Development

• 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.

Process Improvement and Standardization

• 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.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field required.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience 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.

Desired Qualifications

• 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.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• 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.

Work Environment Requirements

• Office 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.

Details

• Work schedule: 5-day work week; fieldwork schedules will deviate based on job requirements and may require longer hours and weekends.
• Office type: Remote; candidate should reside within EPA Region 6 (Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, or Texas).
• Travel: 10% per year.
• Pre-hire drug test required. All positions are subject to a pre-hire education and driving record verification.
• This specific role supports a U.S. Federal government contract which requires employees engaged on this contract to be U.S. citizens.

EEO Statement

We 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. Applicants who wish to request a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process should contact Human Resources directly.

EEO notices: US Equal Opportunity Employment Poster, US Equal Opportunity Supplemental Poster, Know Your Rights, and Pay Transparency Notice.

Benefits

A full list of benefits is available at

Salary

The annual salary for this position ranges from $121,620 to $194,592. The final salary can be impacted by various factors including, but not limited to, contractual requirements, geographic location, job-related education, training, experience, and skills. If your desired salary falls outside of this range, we encourage you to apply as there may be other positions that better align.