🌿 Environmental Project Manager

📍 Irvine, CA | 💼 Full-Time | 🏢 Hybrid (3–4 days in office)

💰 $120,000–$175,000 base salary (up to $200K DOE) + stock options

About the Role

We’re looking for a seasoned Environmental Project Manager to join our growing team in Irvine, CA. This role is a strategic backfill for a senior technical leader and offers the opportunity to lead complex environmental investigation and remediation projects across Southern California. You’ll work closely with clients, regulators, and internal teams to deliver high-impact environmental solutions.

What You’ll DoLead environmental projects from scoping through closureManage budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teamsOversee site investigations, remediation design, and regulatory reportingPrepare technical memoranda and detailed reportsInterface with clients and regulatory agencies (RWQCB, DTSC, EPA)Mentor junior staff and contribute to a collaborative team cultureSupport proposal development and occasional business developmentMust-Have QualificationsB.S. or M.S. in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, or Civil/Environmental Engineering10–15+ years of experience in environmental investigation and remediationCalifornia PG (Professional Geologist) or PE (Professional Engineer), or ability to obtainStrong experience with:Phase I/II ESAs and subsurface investigationsRegulatory negotiation and complianceSite remediation systems (design, construction, O&M)Soil, soil vapor, and groundwater samplingExcellent technical writing and client communication skillsProven ability to manage full project teamsBonus ExperienceFamiliarity with PFAS, vapor intrusion, and other emerging contaminantsExperience with Southern California regulatory agencies and client sectors (e.g., real estate, utilities, private industry)Why Join Us?Employee-owned firm with a strong referral-based client networkCollaborative, mentorship-driven office cultureStock purchase opportunities at $6/shareWork on high-impact projects across LA to San DiegoBe part of a team that values deep technical expertise and strategic thinkingPay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $175000.00/yr.

As an employee-owned firm, offers a unique company culture with a corporate commitment to maintaining a positive work/life experience. We provides excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits packages, including career advancement opportunities, outstanding training opportunities, incentive compensation, retirement benefits through ESOP and 401(k) profit sharing contributions, and group medical, vision, and dental

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Irvine,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 27, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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