Senior Project ManagerEnvironmental Scientist

Bring your curiosity and determination to make a positive impact on the future of contaminant remediation and well help you go all the way!

Join our team of globally connected specialists to help solve complex environmental challenges and experience groundbreaking projects from idea to delivery and beyond.

Our pledge to you.

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Who are we looking for

The US West Environment Market is a critical component of GHDs overall growth strategy in Americas. The US West Regionis looking to bring onboard a motivatedSenior Project Manager/Environmental Scientistto lead expansion of GHDs Contamination Assessment and Remediation practice in the West. This position is located in our Concord CA office.

TheContamination Assessment & Remediation business focuses on the identification and investigation of contaminants and their impacts on soil groundwater surface water and soil vapor/air. We also select design and implement effective and sustainable remedial solutions for contaminated sites. We offer expertise with known and emerging contaminants such as hydrocarbons solvents PFAS nutrients metals dioxins and furans acidity and explosives.

Our clients are a mix of public and private organizations in the Petroleum Oil Gas Government (Federal State Municipal) Chemical and Manufacturing Mining Energy Transport Emergency Services Agriculture Developers and Legal sectors.

AsSenior Project Manager/Environmental Scientistyou will provide technical and delivery leadership of CAR projects for our clients throughout the West. Mentorship and development of junior and mid-level staff is a critical component of the role. There is opportunity for travel to project sites in other areas and to provide desktop support for projects in other regions domestically and internationally.

With commitment theres no idea too big no dream too far. We strive to create opportunity for all. Giving you leading training and development programs to accelerate your growth.

Come and see where your career can take you and the impact your commitment can make.

Our Hybrid Work Model:Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in the office three days a week to contribute connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

Responsibilities

• Program & Project Delivery Leadership:Lead delivery of environmental investigation remediation and compliance projects across multiple sites. Manage scope schedule budget and risk across concurrent workstreams ensuring predictable execution aligned with client and regulatory requirements.
• Technical Oversight & Data-Driven Decision Making:Direct the collection evaluation and interpretation of environmental data (soil groundwater and soil vapor) to support site conceptual models remedial strategies and regulatory decision-making. Provide senior-level review of technical work products and ensure defensibility of conclusions.
• Regulatory & Environmental Compliance:Oversee preparation and delivery of regulatory submittals ensuring consistency with applicable federal state/provincial and local frameworks. Maintain awareness of evolving regulatory requirements and integrate them into project execution strategies.
• Health Safety & Environmental (HSE) Leadership:Champion a strong safety culture across field and office activities. Monitor HSE performance identify trends and proactively address risks to ensure compliance with corporate standards and client expectations.
• Client Relationship Management:Serve as a key point of contact for client stakeholders building trusted relationships through consistent delivery transparent communication and proactive identification of risks and opportunities.
• Integrated Problem Solving & Remedial Strategy Development:Lead multidisciplinary teams in evaluating complex site conditions and developing practical cost-effective remedial approaches. Balance technical regulatory and operational considerations to drive implementable solutions.
• Contract Vendor & Subcontractor Management:Oversee subcontractors and specialty vendors supporting field and remediation activities including scope development performance management and alignment with project objectives and compliance requirements.
• Reporting Forecasting & Program Insights: Prepare and manage project reporting including progress tracking financial forecasting and performance metrics. Provide clear insights to support program-level decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Business Development & Proposal Support:Support pursuit activities including proposal development scope definition and technical approach. Contribute to positioning strategies that align with client needs and expand service offerings.
• Team Leadership & Capability Development: Mentor junior and mid-level staff providing technical guidance project direction and career development support. Contribute to building a strong collaborative CAR team and advancing best practices across the group.

Education

• Bachelors Degree in Geology or equivalent field.
• Masters Degree preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 10years experience in the field
• PG preferred

Salary Range: $92000-$155000 per year based on experience.

As a multicultural organization we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race creed religion national origin citizenship color sex sexual orientation gender identity age disability marital status or veteran status.