Compliance Project Manager – Environmental Geoscience

Freese and Nichols

. Lead a portfolio of environmental projects, managing project teams, technical deliverables, schedules, budgets and resources while maintaining strong client relationships .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeOklahoma City • Oklahoma • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading environmental projects, managing multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Proficient in environmental assessments, data analysis, and client relationship management.

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Environmental Project ManagementWater Quality ComplianceEnvironmental Site AssessmentsGeographic Information Systems (GIS)Technical Report Development

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Hard Skills

Environmental InvestigationsData AnalysisTechnical Report PreparationField Data CollectionRisk-Based Environmental CleanupsQA/QC ReviewsRegulatory ComplianceEnvironmental PermittingSubsurface InvestigationsClient Relationship Management

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam LeadershipMentoringCollaborationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)Global Positioning System (GPS)Environmental Monitoring ToolsField Investigation EquipmentTechnical Analysis Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Certification in Environmental ScienceLicensure in Geoscience Discipline

Industry Keywords

NPDES PermittingClean Water ActMS4 Program AdministrationSPCC RequirementsPhase I Environmental Site AssessmentsEPA Brownfields ProjectsOklahoma Department of Environmental QualityTMDLsBMPsCorrective Actions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a portfolio of environmental projects, managing project teams, technical deliverables, schedules, budgets and resources while maintaining strong client relationships
Provide technical leadership in water quality and stormwater compliance, including NPDES, MS4, construction and industrial programs
Provide technical leadership in environmental site assessments, subsurface investigations and risk-based environmental cleanups
Lead complex environmental studies and investigations, evaluate data, develop technical reports and present findings and recommendations
Guide environmental permitting and regulatory compliance activities, evaluate regulations, address compliance issues and recommend solutions and corrective actions
Lead QA/QC reviews of environmental reports, technical analyses and project deliverables
Direct and mentor multidisciplinary project teams, coordinate assignments, support staff development and oversee subcontractors performing field investigations, sampling and related technical activities
Build and maintain client relationships through communication, technical guidance and project coordination
Collaborate with engineering teams, regulatory agencies and other stakeholders
Lead development of scopes of work, fee estimates, proposals and statements of qualifications
Identify opportunities to improve environmental processes, technical methods and project delivery

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in environmental science, biology, geology, urban planning, GIS, archaeology or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
8+ years of relevant environmental experience
Experience conducting and leading environmental investigations, analyzing technical data, preparing and reviewing environmental reports, and presenting technical findings and recommendations
Experience coordinating projects, working with multidisciplinary teams, communicating with clients and regulatory agencies, and providing technical guidance to project staff
Proficiency with field data collection and mapping tools, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning System (GPS) technology
Ability to travel to project sites and perform fieldwork that may involve inclement weather, strenuous conditions and lifting more than 50 pounds
Preferred: Master's degree in environmental science, geology, biology or a related field
Preferred: Professional certification or licensure in an appropriate environmental or geoscience discipline
Preferred: Experience with Clean Water Act regulatory programs, NPDES permitting, SPCC requirements, MS4 program administration, SWPPP development and compliance reporting
Preferred: Experience with Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, EPA Brownfields projects, Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality risk-based corrective action requirements, Oklahoma Corporation Commission petroleum storage tank processes or related professional certification
Preferred: Experience with surface water quality standards, TMDLs, environmental monitoring, soil boring and monitoring well investigations, BMPs, corrective actions and technical quality reviews

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Paid overtime for salaried employees
Annual bonus
Access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina
Flexible work environment
Hybrid schedule with up to 40% of remote work