Senior Environmental Project Manager (Upstream - California)

Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in.  

Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it. 

GHD has an opportunity for a Senior Environmental Project Manager to join our Environmental Assessment and Remediation Group.  As Senior Project Manager, you will lead day-to-day planning and execution for major oil & gas projects using standardized PMO tools and repeatable workflows. In this role, you will coordinate teams, manage scope/schedule/cost controls, and prepare compliant deliverables for verification and approval. 

• Initiate and plan projects using disciplined project management practices (scope confirmation, WBS, schedule, risk planning, onboarding). 
• Manage execution and controls: track progress, issues, changes, and dependencies; maintain project records in the project workspace for traceability. 
• Coordinate communications and reporting cadence; maintain deadline control for regulatory and client reporting obligations. 
• Manage vendors and subcontractors under defined procedures; ensure work plans and outputs follow required verification pathways. 
• Support digital field data collection and standardized reporting workflows; contribute to dashboards and evidence packs used for program and project visibility. 
• Prepare deliverables and ensure they are ready for check/review and director approval prior to external use. 
• Escalate risks and deviations early using leading indicators and agreed thresholds to support ‘no surprises’ delivery. 
• Close out projects with complete documentation, lessons learned, and handoff as required 
• What you will bring to the team: 
• Demonstrated project management experience in delivery environments requiring strong compliance and documentation. 
• Ability to manage scope, schedule, cost, and risk with a structured approach. 
• Strong coordination skills across field/office resources and cross-functional stakeholders. 
• Clear written and verbal communication skills; capable of producing and managing recurring reporting deliverables. 
• Background in Upstream field support programs (basin/state regulatory environments) and/or mining closure and waste management programs. 
• Familiarity with structured delivery frameworks that embed assurance (verification, documentation, audit trails) into workflows. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science or related field 
• PE or PG will be highly regarded 
• 8+ years of upstream oil & gas environmental consulting experience including environmental remediation and site assessments, report writing, data management & interpretation, project coordination, and managing clients 
• Solid understanding and working knowledge of California regulatory environment; knowledge of other state's regulatory environment a plus
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification a plus 
• Ability and willingness to travel client meetings is required 
• Experience with repeatable, high-volume programs where standardization and automation are used to improve efficiency
• Familiarity with analytics dashboards and data management practices that support compliance tracking and decision-making

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Benefits: 

• 401K - Employees are eligible to participate on the first day of the month following 3 months of service 
• Paid time off – Our PTO benefit is designed to provide eligible employees with a period of rest and relaxation, sick, and personal time throughout the year. PTO starts at 16 days per year and increases with years of service
• Holiday Pay - Holiday pay is provided for eligible employees. GHD observes 9 holidays per year. Holiday pay will be based on the regular set schedule for the employee 
• Wellness Benefit- Regular full-term employees are eligible to participate in the wellness reimbursement  program. GHD will reimburse 50% of the cost of the following to maximum of $250.00 reimbursement annually for such items as: Health club membership fees, Home exercise equipment purchases, Bicycles, Race, run & marathon entrance fees, Smoking cessation programs, Weight loss programs (i.e.—Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig), Fitbits and Fitness Tracking devices 

Salary Range: $84,100 - $106,800 based on experience and location. 

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.