Environmental Program Manager II

Job Title: Environmental Program Manager II

Location: Overland Park, KS with local hybrid or remote options available

Description/Job Summary

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Environmental Program Manager II is responsible for leading and managing the company’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) contracts within EPA CLIN 2, Regions 4, 5, 6, and 7. The ideal candidate must ensure all projects are executed in alignment with client expectations, contractual requirements, and company objectives. This role oversees EPA-related projects and project teams within the regions, and provides strategic leadership, supports business development efforts within the EPA portfolio, and serves as a primary point of contact for client engagement. The Program Manager II also plays a key role in mentoring and developing staff, including program and project managers, to ensure consistent and successful project delivery.

The Program Manager II has the potential to work in-office, hybrid, or possibly remotely with occasional travel to project sites and HGL offices. If a candidate resides within commuting distance of an HGL office and would like to work in the office, that option is also available. Preference is for candidates who reside within the EPA CLIN2 areas.

Responsibilities/Duties

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

Program and Staff Management:

• Support the EPA program and direct all EPA-related contracts and CLIN (Contract Line-Item Number) project managers within the regions.
• Manage and support a team of staff, including formal employee mentorship to provide guidance and professional development.
• Communicate and connect with various departments (proposal development, contracts, chemistry, data management, etc.) to ensure that they are properly coordinating and functioning to support the regions.

Project Oversight and Delivery:

• Ensure EPA projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with project scope of work and contract requirements and client expectations.
• Conduct routine meetings with project managers to monitor project progress, review deliverables, and provide strategic direction.
• Guide and enforce company best practices for consistent EPA project execution across teams.
• Address and resolve project issues and challenges, including navigating complex client and team dynamics.
• Serve as a Senior Project Manager.
• Uphold contract and company required QA/QC and Health and Safety standards.

Client and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Serve as the liaison with EPA clients, fostering strong relationships to ensure satisfaction and repeat business.
• Coordinate with external stakeholders for scope and cost sensitive items including EPA clients and state and local agencies as needed for specific projects.
• Respond to client inquiries and proactively address client needs to maintain high levels of satisfaction.

Proposal and Business Development:

• Organize and lead proposal efforts for EPA-related opportunities, working closely with technical teams, HGL leadership, and teaming partners to submit high-quality and competitive proposals.
• Assist in growing the company’s EPA portfolio, identifying new opportunities, and contributing to long-term client engagement strategies.
• Evaluate potential project opportunities for profitability and alignment with company goals.
• Support planning for and attendance of client sponsored Industry Day events and other conferences.

Process Improvement and Standardization:

• Contribute to the development and refinement of internal guidelines and processes for program and project management to ensure consistency across teams.
• Mentor project managers on best practices and standardized approaches to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Utilize approved digital and AI-assisted tools, where appropriate, to support technical documentation, data analysis, project communications, and workflow efficiency.

Minimum Requirements

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field required.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience managing large government contracts and multi-disciplinary teams, preferably in the environmental or engineering sectors.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Microsoft Project for project scheduling and management.
• Must have either a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, Professional Geologist (PG) certification, or Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
• Strong leadership and people management abilities, including mentoring and coaching staff.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact effectively with clients, team members, and executives.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to manage complex situations and personalities.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to see the big picture while focusing on project details.
• Prior experience managing EPA clients and working with state and local agencies in EPA CLIN2.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and adopt new technologies and digital tools to improve project delivery and operational efficiency.

Desired Qualifications

WHAT YOU NEED TO STAND OUT - Preferred, not required

• Project Management Processional (PMP) certification a strong plus.
• Experience using Ganttic or other resource management tools is a plus.
• Microsoft suite of software, including but not limited to Microsoft Project.
• Experience using generative AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, or similar) to improve technical writing, data analysis, research, visualization, or project delivery efficiency.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

PHYSICAL & COGNITIVE REQUIRMENTS

• Prolonged sitting up to 70% of the time, repetitive hand motions (typing, tool use, etc.), ability to see details at close range, viewing computer screen for extended periods, ability to interpret and analyze visual data (maps, graphs, warning indicators, etc.), and driving a company or personal vehicle.
• Analyzing and synthesizing data, complex problem solving and decision making, reading and interpreting technical documents or regulations, writing reports, proposals, or technical documentation, leading a team or coordinating multiple priorities, communicating effectively with clients, team members, and stakeholders, and managing competing deadlines and shifting priorities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to travel up to 10% per year, must wear appropriate PPE, and office work environment.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Details

Work Schedule: HGL office work is dictated by a 5-day work week; however, travel and fieldwork schedules will deviate based on job requirements and may require longer hours and weekends.

Office Type: In-office preferred, with options for hybrid schedules available. Fully remote work will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Travel: 10%

A favorable pre-hire drug test is required.

All positions are subject to a pre-hire education and driving record verification.

MORE ABOUT HGL AND THE OPPORTUNITY

At HGL, we share a drive and vision to restore natural resources and provide ongoing stewardship of our environment to benefit present and future generations. We believe 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.

HGL - WHO WE ARE

The exceptional quality of our people is key to our strength. 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. By cultivating a culture of innovation, we’re able to adapt and augment our services to solve complex environmental and natural resources challenges.

Projects at HGL primarily span the United States and its territories, tackling problems associated with emerging contaminants (like PFAS), radiological contamination, and military munitions, along with chemical contamination in groundwater, surface water, sediments, and soil.

With over 550 employees, HGL is large enough to execute high-profile projects, but small enough to develop personal working environments with our 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. Achieve your career goals and help HGL achieve its mission of restoring the environment to beneficial use for our clients and communities.

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/.

Digital & AI Proficiency: HGL encourages the responsible use of approved AI-enabled and digital technologies to improve productivity, technical quality, decision-making, and project delivery. Candidates who demonstrate curiosity, adaptability, and experience leveraging emerging technologies are highly valued.

The annual salary for this position ranges from $121,620 - $194,592. 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.