Environmental Senior Project Manager
Kleinfelder Inc · San Diego, CA
📍 San Diego, CAvia icimsPosted 2026-10-12
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Job Description
Take Your Environmental Career to the Next Level
Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive!
Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Environmental team is looking for you! From environmental planning, permitting, remediation, and site characterization to chemical data management and hydrogeology, Kleinfelder offers a variety of services designed to provide technically appropriate and cost-effective solutions.
Step into Your New Role
Kleinfelder's Southern California Area is seeking an Environmental Senior Project Manager for the San Diego (San Diego and Imperial Counties) team . This person will manage environmental projects and be our primary point of contact with key regional clients. The candidate must have an extensive assessment and remediation background and proven successful project portfolio building skills. This candidate will lead project management, technical execution, team engagement, and strategic client and business development for multi-disciplinary industrial and construction environmental clients. This opportunity encompasses analysis of environmental data from environmental an/or hydrogeologic investigations, familiarity with remediation systems, and regulatory compliance.
Skills and Experience:
Direct and oversee environmental Phase I / II site assessments, soil and groundwater assessments, feasibility studies, remedial action plans, remediation system design / operation, construction, multi-media compliance efforts, and other supporting technical studies;
Direct and oversee large programs and multiple projects simultaneously within scope, schedule and ensure quality is achieved on project deliverables;
Well-developed presentation, loss prevention, and interpersonal skills;
Advanced technical writer/detailed reviewer of data/reports;
Experience/working-knowledge with San Diego Department of Health, Regional Water Quality Control Boards, and California Department of Toxic Substances Control; experience working with US Navy is a plus;
High level of competency in environmental consulting including financial management, client management, and risk management.
This opportunity encompasses analysis of environmental data from environmental an/or hydrogeologic investigations, familiarity with remediation systems, and regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities include:
Business development activities, leading and supporting proposal and contract interview activities
Project team management;
Front-line client interaction/communications;
Quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) accountability;
Data analyses and calculations in support of scientific investigations and engineered solutions; and
Planning and oversight of field investigation programs
Coordination of regulatory communications/meetings.
The role also encompasses:
Staff supervision and team leadership;
Assisting with career tracking in loss prevention and risk management; and
Client management.
As a senior project manager and role model, this leadership position requires an excellent attitude and an ability to communicate and effectively manage a talented bench of internal and external team members.
Minimum requirements
15+ years of experience in environmental consulting, in-depth knowledge of California and federal environmental regulations, history of strong client relationships and the ability to provide high-end technical advisory support and win new contracts.
10+ years of project management experience with multi-disciplinary environmental compliance projects and proven responsibility with scope / schedule / budget.
Extensive site characterization assessment and remediation background
BS (MS preferred) from an accredited college/university with a major in civil/environmental/chemical engineering, geology, or related field is required.
Professional licensure (PE or PG) required.
POSITION CONDITIONS
This position is performed in an office and field environment.
Candidate must pass a medical surveillance that includes drug screening.
Ability to lift up to 25lbs.
Up to 20% of time may be dedicated to field activities in varying environmental conditions including inclement weather.
Some night and weekend work may be required for this position.
May periodically require travel and stays outside of the greater San Diego area.
Personal vehicle use for travel to / from project site is expected.
Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.
Move Forward with Kleinfelder: Kleinfelder and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.
Progress with an Employer that Values You
Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:
Benefits: Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, offers an excellent compensation and benefits pac
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