Santa Ana, United States
Environmental Sr. Project Manager
Essel · Santa Ana · United States
Posted: 5/19/2026 · Last checked: 10/20/2026
Job description
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We are seeking a professional, motivated, and knowledgeable Senior Project Manager to support environmental construction, remediation, and infrastructure projects throughout the Pacific/Western Region. This is a seller-doer role responsible for strategic planning, business development, client management, and successful project execution across Federal, commercial, and private sector markets.
Responsibilities
- Develop and expand client relationships within Federal, commercial, and private sector markets.
- Support business development efforts, including proposal preparation, capture planning, and strategic growth initiatives.
- Manage environmental, engineering, remediation, demolition, and construction-related projects from pursuit through execution.
- Collaborate with internal teams, market sector leaders, and strategic partners to support regional growth objectives.
- Identify and cultivate partnerships with subcontractors, consultants, and industry stakeholders.
- Meet with current and prospective clients to present company capabilities and strengthen long-term relationships.
- Provide leadership, technical guidance, and regional expertise to project teams and clients.
- Balance project delivery responsibilities with sales, utilization, and client development efforts.
- Support multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring schedule, budget, safety, and quality objectives are achieved.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years of experience within the environmental construction, remediation, or related industry.
- Strong knowledge of Federal agencies such as the US Army Corps of Engineers, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, or other government entities.
- Experience managing projects and client relationships throughout the Pacific/Western Region.
- Knowledge of commercial, private sector, and governmental contracting environments.
- Proven experience in business development, strategic planning, and proposal support.
- Strong communication, leadership, and client-facing skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, Teams, and Outlook.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Construction Management, or a related field.
- Master’s degree preferred.
- 5+ years of project management experience.
- 3+ years of experience supporting business development and proposal efforts.
- Experience interfacing with senior government, commercial, and private sector stakeholders.
- Professional certifications or registrations such as PE, PG, PMP, QSP, or similar credentials preferred.
Benefits
- Health, Dental, Vision insurance
- 401k
- Personal Time Off
- Holiday Pay
- Sick Pay
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