Project Manager I

Environmental Project Manager I

Location: Florida (South Florida, Palm Beach County, Lantana)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: $65,000 to $80,000 annually (DOE)

Position Overview

Earth Systems is seeking an Environmental Project Manager I to support environmental remediation, compliance, and site investigation projects across Florida. This role requires a strong field presence and regular coordination with operations, clients, and subcontractors across active project sites.

The Environmental Project Manager I supports the planning, execution, financial tracking, and regulatory coordination of environmental projects involving remediation, assessment, compliance, and field operations. This role is ideal for a developing project manager with strong environmental consulting experience who is ready to take ownership of projects while working under senior leadership guidance.

This position supports a wide range of commercial, industrial, oil & gas, environmental, and energy-sector clients throughout Florida.

Key Responsibilities

Environmental Project Execution

• Support Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs)
• Coordinate soil, groundwater, vapor intrusion, and site investigation activities
• Manage drilling, sampling, subcontractor scheduling, and field logistics
• Support remediation projects including excavation oversight, UST investigations/closures, and corrective action implementation
• Assist with spill response coordination and environmental field compliance projects
• Prepare technical reports, work plans, regulatory documentation, and client deliverables

Regulatory & Compliance Support

• Support environmental projects in accordance with FDEP, EPA, OSHA, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations
• Assist with regulatory compliance for RCRA, CERCLA, Florida Petroleum Restoration Program (PRP), UST systems, SPCC, SWPPP, and site remediation activities
• Prepare and maintain regulatory documentation, permits, project files, and agency correspondence
• Coordinate with internal Health & Safety personnel to ensure safe, compliant field operations

Project Management & Financial Oversight

• Assist in developing scopes of work, proposals, and cost estimates
• Track project budgets, labor utilization, subcontractor costs, and schedules
• Support invoicing, forecasting, and project profitability reviews
• Monitor project timelines to ensure deliverables are completed on schedule
• Work closely with senior leadership on project planning and client management

Field Oversight & Safety

• Conduct regular site visits and provide field oversight across active project locations
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, HAZWOPER, and company Health & Safety standards
• Participate in Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), safety planning, and incident prevention efforts
• Support field teams with technical direction and project execution guidance

Client & Team Support

• Maintain professional communication with clients, vendors, and subcontractors
• Support relationship development with commercial, industrial, and energy-sector clients
• Coordinate with environmental scientists, engineers, field staff, and construction teams
• Assist in mentoring junior field staff and supporting operational success

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geology, or related field
• 3-6 years of environmental consulting or remediation project experience
• Experience managing environmental site investigations, remediation projects, or regulatory compliance work
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills
• Experience supporting project budgets, invoicing, and financial tracking
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
• Ability to travel as needed

Additional Qualifications Preferred

• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification (current) preferred or required based on position
• Experience working with FDEP, EPA, Florida Water Management Districts, or other state and local environmental agencies
• Experience with UST investigations, groundwater monitoring, environmental assessments, remediation systems, Florida Petroleum Restoration Program (PRP) projects, or corrective action programs
• Experience supporting environmental consulting projects for commercial, industrial, municipal, real estate, development, or energy-sector clients is highly desirable

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This position includes both office and field work. Field activities may involve walking uneven terrain, lifting up to 50 pounds, working outdoors in varying weather conditions, and exposure to active remediation and industrial job sites.

Travel throughout Florida (mostly South Florida) may be required based on project demands.

Regular coordination with South Florida operations and field teams is expected.

Additional Information: Equal Opportunity Employer

Earth Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a Drug-Free Workplace.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. No sponsorship is available for this position.

EnviroTrac Alignment

Earth Systems is an EnviroTrac Company.

Affiliated Companies: Earth Systems • Earth Systems Response & Restoration • Bio-Tech Consulting • Envirotactics • Spangler Environmental • EnviroTrac

Together, we provide environmental consulting, remediation, and compliance services across multiple states, supporting commercial, industrial, and energy-sector clients.