Careers - Project Manager (3-5 Years Experience)

About Whitehead E.S.

Whitehead E. S. is a dynamic environmental consulting firm dedicated to providing innovative and practical solutions for a sustainable future. We specialize in the assessment, remediation, and closure of contaminated properties across Texas. Our success is built on a foundation of core values that guide every project and team member:

• Integrity: Doing what is right, even when it’s hard.
• Passion for Service: Exceeding client expectations.
• Solving Smart: Finding efficient, technical solutions to complex problems.
• Quality Without Compromise: Excellence in every deliverable.
• Adapting & Overcoming: Pivoting with agility when challenges arise.
• Owning It: Taking total responsibility for outcomes.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a seasoned, motivated, strategic, and technically proficient project manager to lead complex environmental projects and assist in mentoring our growing team. This is a high-impact role requiring expertise in Texas regulatory programs and a commitment to client advocacy.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Lead and assist in complex environmental site assessments (Phase IIs) and remediation projects from inception to completion.
• Financial Oversight: Create and manage project budgets, profitability margins, and resource allocation to ensure fiscal health.
• Regulatory Strategy: Develop and execute closure strategies involving TCEQ and RRC programs, including the VCP, IOP, CA, and LPST programs.
• Technical Review: Serve as the final point of quality control for technical reports, ensuring compliance with TRRP, PST Guidance,  Whitehead E. S., and Client standards.
• Client Advocacy: Maintain high-level communication with real estate developers, industrial owners, and stakeholders, serving as their expert guide through regulatory hurdles.
• Scheduling: Balancing multiple schedules and ensuring projects remain on the schedule needed for both the Client and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience: 3-5+ years of relevant experience in environmental consulting project management.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Soil Science, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or similar/related fields (Master’s preferred).
• Licensure: P.G., P.E., and/or CAPM preferred.
• Technical Mastery: Expert-level knowledge of TRRP and PST regulations.

Why Join Whitehead E.S.?

• Rapid Growth: We provide clear opportunities for professional development and rapid career advancement for high performers.
• Varied Project Portfolio: Gain valuable experience on a wide range of projects from initial assessment through regulatory closure.
• Value-Driven Culture: Become part of a team that lives by its core values, where your contributions are recognized and valued.
• Own Your Career: We empower our employees to “Own It,” giving you responsibility and accountability from an early stage.

Whitehead E.S. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.