Project Manager / Senior Project Manager

Project Manager / Senior Project Manager

Location: Kailua, Hawaiʻi (On-Site)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

We are seeking motivated and experienced Project Managers and Senior Project Managers to join a growing environmental consulting team in Kailua, Hawaiʻi.

This opportunity is ideal for professionals with experience in environmental consulting, industrial hygiene, hazardous materials management, and environmental compliance who enjoy combining technical expertise with project leadership, client relationship management, and business development.

Depending on qualifications and experience, candidates may be considered for one of the following levels:

Position Levels & Compensation

Project Manager I - 1–3 years - $29–$39/hour ($60,320–$81,120 annually)

Project Manager II - 3–5 years - $33–$45/hour ($68,640–$93,600 annually)

Senior Project Manager - 5+ years - $35–$58/hour ($72,800–$120,000 annually)

Key Responsibilities

• Manage environmental consulting projects from proposal development through project completion.
• Develop scopes of work, fee proposals, cost estimates, and contracts.
• Prepare and manage project schedules, budgets, staffing plans, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate environmental investigations involving asbestos, lead-based paint, mold, indoor air quality (IAQ), industrial hygiene, Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, and hazardous building materials.
• Prepare, review, and quality-control technical reports, plans, specifications, and client deliverables.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients throughout project execution.
• Coordinate subcontractors, laboratories, contractors, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, AHERA, HUD, ASTM, and applicable state and local regulations.
• Monitor project financial performance, invoicing, budgets, and profitability.
• Mentor technicians and junior project managers.
• Support business development through proposal preparation, client meetings, networking, and relationship building.
• Contribute to quality assurance, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Required Qualifications

Project Manager I (1–3 Years)

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Geology, Occupational Health, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of environmental consulting or project management experience.
• Experience managing small to mid-sized environmental projects.
• Strong technical writing, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage project budgets, schedules, and multiple priorities.

Project Manager II (3–5 Years)

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 3–5 years of environmental consulting experience.
• Proven experience managing multiple environmental projects simultaneously.
• Experience supervising technical staff and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong client management and technical report review skills.
• Ability to independently manage project budgets, schedules, and deliverables.

Senior Project Manager (5+ Years)

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of environmental consulting experience.
• Extensive experience managing large and complex environmental projects.
• Demonstrated leadership experience supervising project managers and technical staff.
• Advanced technical writing, quality assurance, and project management expertise.
• Proven ability to develop client relationships and support business development.
• Ability to mentor staff and provide strategic leadership across multiple projects.

Preferred Technical Experience

Experience in one or more of the following areas is highly desirable:

• Industrial Hygiene
• Asbestos Consulting
• Lead-Based Paint Consulting
• Mold Assessments
• Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
• Hazardous Building Materials Surveys
• Phase I & Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ASTM)
• Environmental Compliance
• Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)
• Air Monitoring and Construction Monitoring
• Remediation Oversight
• Regulatory Compliance
• Environmental Due Diligence
• Proposal Writing and Business Development

Preferred Certifications

Candidates with any of the following certifications are encouraged to apply:

• AHERA Asbestos Inspector
• AHERA Project Monitor
• AHERA Management Planner
• AHERA Project Designer
• EPA Lead Inspector
• EPA Lead Risk Assessor
• EPA Lead Abatement Supervisor
• HAZWOPER 40-Hour
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction and/or General Industry
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Professional Geologist (PG)
• Professional Engineer (PE)
• Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Retirement plan with employer matching.
• Professional development and certification reimbursement.
• Leadership development and career advancement opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Exposure to diverse environmental consulting projects throughout Hawaiʻi.