Senior Environmental Project Manager

Description Overview Tanaq Environmental, LLC. (Tanaq) delivers environmental engineering, investigation, consulting, and remediation services to local, state, and federal agencies in the areas of hazardous & toxic waste restoration, environmental compliance, emerging contaminants, and military munitions site management. Tanaq is a subsidiary of the St. George Tanaq Corporation, an Alaskan Native Corporation (ANC) committed to serving Federal customers while also giving back to the Alaskan native community and shareholders. Position Summary TEL is seeking a Senior Environmental Project Manager to independently manage project execution in technical expertise areas such as emerging contaminants and environmental restoration or remediation. This role will lead activities throughout the project lifecycle, including supporting proposals, managing scopes of work (SOWs), and developing and adhering to project schedules and budgets. The ideal candidate will help develop and manage a team of environmental and physical scientists, technicians, and subject matter experts to achieve contract delivery and financial success. This position will contribute to TEL culture and shape TEL values through actions. The role interacts with fellow managers and company leaders to ensure delivery success and high customer satisfaction. This is a hybrid remote work role that can be based anywhere in the United States and requires an estimated 30% annual travel within the United States, depending on project requirements. Responsibilities Leads team of project professionals, technicians, and support staff through execution of project work, including but not limited to planning document preparations, field investigations, remediation efforts, data analysis and evaluation, remedial action planning, system design (as appropriate), long-term monitoring (LTM) and long-term operations (LTO), and final reporting. Serves as the primary point of contact (POC) for the client and ensures all client requirements are met in strict accordance with contract requirements. This includes completing deliverables, updating master schedules, providing status reports, managing periodic meetings, and invoicing. Works with the TEL management team to develop technical approaches and cost proposals in response to client requests for proposals (RFPs). Supports management team through negotiations of new contracts and/or task orders. Responsible for successful execution of all elements of project scopes of work (SOWs), including developing and adhering to project schedules and budgets. Identifies work requests or requirements that are outside the SOW, and immediately communicates out-of-scope items to the client and to the Program Manager. Coordinates preparation of change order requests for out-of-scope items and supports negotiations of any scope and cost changes. Coordinates with corporate and project-level safety and quality management staff to ensure all projects are conducted in accordance with applicable safety and quality standards. Identifies safety and quality issues regarding project execution and, when necessary, develops and implements corrective actions. Coordinates all subcontracting activities with the support of appropriate subject matter experts, negotiates subcontract pricing, ensures appropriate oversight of subcontractors, and reviews and approves subcontractor invoices. Reports directly to the TEL leadership team at least monthly on financial status and progress of projects. Oversees staff that are working on projects to ensure work is done correctly and within budget. Requirements Required Qualifications and Experience Minimum 10 years of project management experience in managing multiple projects to successful completion. Must have strong prior technical experience with one or more of the following: Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste (HTRW), per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination, other emerging contaminants, environmental compliance and/or Military Munitions Response Program (MMRP) for Department of Defense (DoD) clients, Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA, or Superfund) project management for the EPA, or similar environmental restoration program support for other federal agencies. Experience leading proposal/capture efforts for federal agencies. Strong working relationship with federal clients and/or agencies preferred. Self-driven with ability to self-manage, take direction, and proactively run with tasks, with experience leading cross-functional teams in a dynamic and fast-paced, collaborative environment. Attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. Organizational skills and ability to plan and manage multiple tasks. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Professional demeanor with a positive, solution-seeking attitude, team player, and personal responsibility. Must possess a valid driver's license with a clear and satisfactory driving record. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future. Must be able to obtain clearance to access military bases and other federal government installations to perform job duties. Prior experience working for federal government clients is preferred. Experience leading proposal/capture efforts for federal agencies. Strong working relationship with federal clients and/or agencies preferred. Education and Training Minimum bachelor’s degree in Geology, Hydrology, or Engineering from an accredited institution. Master’s degree preferred. Professional Licensure (e.g., PE, PG) is preferred for the area of technical expertise. or the ability to obtain it in 3 years. OSHA 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations (HAZWOPER) training with the current 8-hour refresher preferred. OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety Training preferred. USACE Construction Quality Management (CQM) Training preferred. Other demonstrated safety, quality, or technical training will be considered favorably. Physical Requirements Must be able and willing to travel to visit job sites, attend client meetings, and/or attend professional or technical conferences, typically up to 30% annually, within the United States. Physically able, with or without accommodation, to work in outdoor environments with uneven terrain and variable outdoor conditions, including heat, cold, dust, noise, chemicals, moisture, dryness, and vibration. This position requires the ability to perform physical activities associated with field work, including walking long distances, climbing ladders, and carrying equipment. Bending, kneeling, stooping, and reaching are essential functions of the job. Potential fieldwork for this position requires frequent performance of repetitive bending and stooping, standing and walking, power gripping and squeezing (using hand tools, levers, etc.), operating vehicles, and lifting less than 25-50 pounds. Often performing work with arms above shoulder level, and keyboard/mouse operations. Occasionally performing repetitive fine hand movements and lifting 50-75 pounds. Rarely climbing stairs, using portable ladders, working in an environment of heavy, moving, dangerous equipment, and working in confined spaces. Position will require wearing associated personal protective equipment, including, but not limited t,o safety glasses/goggles, gloves, safety shoes/boots, hard hats/safety helmets, hearing protection, and respirator. Good near and far vision (corrected to 20/40) is necessary to accurately measure instruments, record data in field logs, and identify potential hazards in the field. Must be able to work in a hybrid remote work arrangement with prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and while working on a computer. May occasionally need to lift up to 25 pounds. Who We Are Tanaq Environmental, LLC. (TEL) delivers environmental engineering, investigation, consulting, and remediation services to government agencies and private clients in the areas of Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste (HTRW) restoration and Military Munitions Response Program (MMRP) support. Primary governmental clients include the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), US Air Force (USAF), US Navy (USN), other Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), and the US Forest Service (USFS). TEL is a subsidiary of the St. George Tanaq Corporation, an Alaskan Native Corporation (ANC) committed to serving Federal customers while also giving back to the Alaskan native community and shareholders. Our Commitment to Non-Discrimination Tanaq Environmental, LLC. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Tanaq complies with the Drug-free Workplace Act of 1988 and E-Verify. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance completing any part of the application process, please email accommodation@tanaq.com to request a reasonable accommodation. This email is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. Notice on Candidate AI Usage Tanaq is committed to ensuring a fair and competitive interview process for all candidates based on their experience, skills and education. To ensure the integrity of the interview process, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during phone, in person and virtual interviews is not allowed. However, candidates who require a reasonable accommodation that may involve AI are required to contact us prior to their interview at accommodation@tanaq.com. 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