Senior Technical Project Manager - Remediation

Apexcompanies · Pleasant Hill, CA · Other

Posted 2026-10-13

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Apex Companies is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Technical Project Manager (PM) to join our growing team in Pleasant Hill, CA. This key leadership position will drive the successful delivery of complex environmental investigation, remediation, and compliance projects involving soil, groundwater, sediment, soil vapor, surface water, and other environmental media. The role requires strong technical leadership, exceptional client management skills, and a proven ability to mentor staff, manage project execution, and support business growth. Experience with industrial, manufacturing, petroleum, government, and brownfield remediation programs is highly desirable.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Project and Program Management

Manage large-scale environmental investigation, remediation, and compliance projects from proposal through closure.

Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, work plans, and health and safety plans.

Lead multidisciplinary teams of geologists, engineers, hydrogeologists, risk assessors, and environmental scientists.

Monitor project financial performance, including revenue, profitability, utilization, and forecasting.

Coordinate subcontractors, laboratories, drilling contractors, and remediation vendors.

Maintain quality assurance and quality control standards.

Technical Leadership

Serve as a technical lead for sites impacted by a range of chemical and petroleum-related contaminants in soil, groundwater, sediment, soil vapor, surface water, and other environmental media.

Design and oversee:

Site investigations and environmental assessments

Soil and groundwater characterization

Soil vapor and vapor intrusion assessments

Human health and ecological risk assessments

Remedial investigations/feasibility studies (RI/FS)

Corrective action and site closure programs

Evaluate and implement appropriate remediation approaches and technologies based on site conditions, regulatory requirements, and project objectives.

Interpret environmental data, evaluate remedial alternatives, and develop practical recommendations for investigation, remediation, and long-term site management.

Client Relationship Management

Act as primary client contact for key accounts.

Support strategic planning with industrial, manufacturing, petroleum, commercial, and government clients.

Prepare and present technical findings to clients, regulators, and stakeholders.

Maintain long-term client relationships while identifying opportunities for additional services.

Business Development

Lead proposal preparation and pricing.

Support capture planning and opportunity pursuit.

Identify new clients and expand existing accounts.

Participate in industry organizations and conferences.

Regulatory Expertise

Demonstrated experience working with:

EPA CERCLA/Superfund programs

RCRA Corrective Action

State cleanup and voluntary remediation programs

Vapor intrusion guidance

UST and industrial facility closure programs

Applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations

Qualifications

BS in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Hydrogeology, Geology, or related field.

12+ years of environmental consulting experience.

7+ years managing complex environmental investigation and remediation projects.

Demonstrated success managing projects exceeding $500K to $5M+ annually.

Significant experience with environmental investigation, remediation, and regulatory compliance involving contaminated soil, groundwater, and other environmental media.

Professional certifications such as PE, PG, CHG, PMP, REM, or CHMM preferred.

Why you'll love working for us:

Company-subsidized medical and dental.

Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability.

401k match, tuition assistance, and more.

Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects.

Performance-based bonuses or other incentives.

Working with the best and brightest in the industry.

2,000+ employee national firm with 70+ locations across the US.

Apex Job Title: Sr Project Manager

Req ID: 12121

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Annual Expected Pay Range

$175,000—$200,000 USD

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