Environmental Program Manager I

Job Title:  Environmental Program Manager I
City & State Location:  Sacramento, CA or Phoenix, AZ

HGL - WHO WE ARE 

At HGL, we value our employees as individuals and as important members of our team. We offer a work environment that is flexible, inclusive, and dedicated to creating a sustainable future. We provide opportunities for a dynamic work environment surrounded by industry leaders working to solve today’s environmental, infrastructure, and natural resources challenges. 

HGL offers career advancement through internal and external training, skill advancement, and education. Projects at HGL span the United States and its territories all while solving problems associated with emerging contaminants (PFAS, radiological, and unexploded ordnance) along with traditional chemical contamination across all media. 

With over 550 employees, HGL is large enough to execute high profile projects, but small enough that personal working environments are possible with senior management and HGL's talented team members. By joining HGL, you will be working toward restoring the environment and protecting our future.

HGL - WE INVEST IN YOU

It’s not just a job, it’s your career. HGL provides career growth opportunities via mentoring, training, education, and support for your certifications and licenses. HGL’s mission is to continually deliver new solutions and technologies for the ever-changing range of environmental challenges encountered in today’s world. HGL’s corporate culture ensures you’ll be given the opportunity for career advancement while being supported by bright, highly productive peers and leaders.

POSITION DESCRIPTION  

The individual hired for this position will serve in the role of Deputy Program Manager I for HGL’s U.S. Army Corps of Engineers South Pacific Division clients. The primary role is to support the Program manager and other related team members within the program to assist with the development, capture, award, and successful execution of projects within the Sacramento, Los Angeles, and Albuquerque District footprints. The Deputy Program Manager I is responsible for successful execution of assigned tasks and responsibilities related to the program and must be able to handle a variety of projects at one time while managing risk and performance expectations.  

The Program Manager I can sit in either Sacramento, CA or Phoenix, AZ.

Responsibilities/Duties

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING   

The person hired for this role will be responsible for:

• Supporting the management of critical projects and proposals until sufficient work exists within the SPD to hire additional PMs.
• Participating in business development efforts including identifying and qualifying follow-on or new contract opportunities.
• Assisting with the execution of projects to meet safety, quality, financial, and schedule targets.
• Collaborating with project teams to ensure appropriate training and resource assignment.
• Participating in program reviews and follow-ups with clients regarding program performance.
• Identifying and assessing potential risks and contributing to mitigation planning.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and fostering a culture of innovation.
• Communicating effectively with clients, regulators, project team members, and company management.

Required Skills

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL 

The ideal candidate will need the following as a foundation for success in this role:

• Prior client management experience with government clients. 
• Minimum 5 years of experience executing and managing investigation and remediation projects under CERCLA and RCRA, including oversight of project teams, management of budget, schedule, safety, quality, technical performance, and customer satisfaction.
• Proven experience directing, managing, and leading project teams.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and hold PMs accountable to high performance. 
• Demonstrated performance in financial management and risk mitigation strategies.
• BA/BS in Engineering, Science, or a related academic field. (MA/MS in a related field may decrease the years of experience required).
• Excellent time management and organization skills, including the ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize and keep organized to ensure timely and accurate work.
• Ability to build consensus among leadership, internal, and external stakeholders through effective interpersonal communication and relationship building skills.
• The successful candidate will show directly relevant experience that demonstrates a history of responsibility, initiative, motivation, and creative problem solving.
• The successful candidate will show directly relevant experience working with USACE-Sacramento District or other districts within the USACE-South Pacific Division.

Preferred Skills

WHAT YOU NEED TO STAND OUT – Preferred, not required

• PE, PG, and/or PMP certifications.
• Experience with investigation and/or remediation of PFAS impacted sites.

Details

MORE ABOUT HGL AND THE OPPORTUNITY

We are all unique in our experiences and diversity of backgrounds, yet we share a drive and vision in our belief that we can make a difference in improving the world we live in through collaboration, teamwork, and a positive work environment. This unites and empowers us to strive for excellence in all our endeavors.

A pre-hire drug test is required. 

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected category. Some positions may require U.S. citizenship. Applicants who wish to request a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process should contact Human Resources directly at 703-478-5186.

EEO notices: US Equal Opportunity Employment Poster, US Equal Opportunity Supplemental Poster, Know Your Rights, and Pay Transparency Notice.

A full list of benefits is available at www.hgl.com/careers/.

The salary range for this position ranges from $131,629 - $204,025 annually in Sacramento, CA or $105,303 - $163,220 if in Phoenix, AZ. This position's final salary can be impacted by various factors including, but not limited to, contractual requirements, geographic location, job-related education, training, experience, and skills. If your desired salary falls outside of this range, we hope you'll still apply as there may be other positions that better align.