📍 Orange County, CA | 💼 Full-Time | 💰 $90,000–$130,000
Are you ready to step into a high-impact role where your field expertise and project coordination skills make a real difference? We’re looking for a Junior Environmental Project Manager to join a collaborative, mission-driven team working on complex environmental projects across California and beyond.
🔍 About the RoleThis is a field-forward position (approximately 80% field-based) ideal for someone with a strong background in environmental science, geology, or engineering who’s ready to take the next step into project management. You’ll support and lead environmental site investigations, coordinate vendors, manage budgets, and contribute to technical deliverables across a diverse portfolio of projects.
🛠️ What You’ll DoConduct groundwater and soil sampling, drilling oversight, and Phase I/II Environmental Site AssessmentsScope jobs, build budgets, and manage vendors across up to 20 active projectsSupport proposal development and client communicationsInterpret environmental data and contribute to technical reportsEnsure compliance with environmental regulations and QA/QC standardsCollaborate with senior PMs and technical experts on remediation and due diligence projects✅ Must-Have Qualifications4–6 years of total experience in environmental consultingAt least 1 year in a project coordination or junior PM roleBachelor’s degree in environmental science, geology, engineering, or related fieldStrong field investigation experienceExcellent organizational and communication skillsWillingness to commit to the role for at least 3 years🌟 Preferred (Nice-to-Have) SkillsMaster’s degree in a related fieldCertifications: PG, PE, QISP, or GITReport writing experience (writing samples will be requested)Familiarity with human health risk assessmentsExperience with clients in oil & gas, military, municipalities, or private development💼 Why Join This Team?🤝 Collaborative, kind, and skilled team📈 Path to ownership and equity🏢 Beautiful Orange County office🌍 National project exposure with minimal travel🧘 Calm, laid-back culture with flexibility💰 Competitive salary + medical, dental, 401(k), profit-sharing, and generous PTOPay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $180000.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Orange,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 4, 2025.
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