🌿 Environmental Project Manager – Leadership Track | Irvine, CA | Hybrid

Are you a licensed environmental professional ready to lead complex remediation projects and grow into a strategic leadership role? Join a high-impact team that’s reshaping Southern California’s environmental landscape through innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence.

We’re hiring a Project Manager with around 10–15 years of experience (more senior candidates welcome if they bring exceptional skills). This is a leadership-track role designed to support and eventually succeed a senior technical leader. You’ll work on cutting-edge remediation strategies, brownfield redevelopment, and regulatory coordination—while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with top-tier professionals.

🔍 What You’ll DoLead environmental investigations and remediation projects, including RI/FS, system design, and O&M.Manage field operations and oversee contractors for soil, vapor, and groundwater sampling.Develop conceptual site models, write technical reports, and perform QA/QC.Coordinate with regulatory agencies (DTSC, RWQCB, EPA) to secure permits and ensure compliance.Interface directly with clients, manage timelines, and deliver high-quality deliverables.Support proposal development, client interviews, and strategic project planning.Mentor junior staff and contribute to a collaborative, high-performance culture.🎯 What We’re Looking ForLicensed PG or PE in California (or ability to obtain).Strong background in Phase I/II ESAs, subsurface investigations, and regulatory negotiation.Experience with remediation system design, construction, and O&M.Familiarity with Southern California sites and clients.Excellent technical writing, data management, and client communication skills.Experience managing large-scale projects and multi-disciplinary teams.CQA experience (especially landfill or field-related) is a plus.Ability to work well with diverse personalities and adapt to team culture.💡 Bonus Points ForMaster’s or PhD in geology, environmental science, or engineering.Experience with vapor intrusion, PFAS, litigation support, or landfill redevelopment.Background in developer or attorney-supported projects.CIH credential or safety expertise.Experience with advanced modeling tools and conceptual site modeling.🌟 Why Join Us?Hybrid schedule with flexibility and autonomy.Mentorship from senior leaders and a clear path to promotion.Team-oriented culture with open communication and minimal bureaucracy.Work on innovative projects like ozone sparging and heat reuse for enhanced bioactivity.Employee ownership opportunities and internal equity.Office culture that values presence, collaboration, and impact.Be part of a team that grew from 2 to 70+ in 7 years—hungry to grow and not micromanaged.

💰 Compensation: Up to $200K DOE

📍 Location: Irvine, CA

🕒 Schedule: 40-hour work week, hybrid (3–4 days in office)

📅 Start Date: August 24, 2025

This role is ideal for someone who’s ready to grow into leadership, not just execute tasks. If you’re passionate about environmental problem-solving and want to make a long-term impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Pay 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 Aug 22, 2025.

About Actalent

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