Senior Federal Project Manager

Onterris

. Lead environmental compliance programs and projects focused on hazardous waste and hazardous materials management, EPCRA reporting, regulatory compliance, and client support .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $120,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in environmental compliance management, including hazardous waste and materials management, EPCRA reporting, and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to lead teams, manage client relationships, and deliver projects on time and within budget.

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Environmental Compliance ManagementHazardous Waste ManagementEPCRA ReportingProject ManagementClient Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Environmental EngineeringEnvironmental ScienceWaste Stream DeterminationsCompliance Management PlansTechnical WritingAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingRegulatory ComplianceMicrosoft Office SuiteProject Financial Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringCommunicationOrganizational SkillsPresentation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Industry Keywords

EPCRARCRAHazardous MaterialsPollution PreventionSolid Waste ManagementDepartment of Defense ProjectsFederal Government SolicitationsUSACENAVFACEPA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead environmental compliance programs and projects focused on hazardous waste and hazardous materials management, EPCRA reporting, regulatory compliance, and client support
Prepare, review, and submit EPCRA reporting requirements, including Tier II, TRI, and hazardous chemical inventory reporting
Provide technical leadership for hazardous waste (RCRA) and hazardous materials management, including waste characterization, accumulation, storage, labeling, and disposal requirements
Conduct and approve waste stream determinations for classification, management, transportation, and disposal of regulated wastes
Track regulatory changes and assess impacts to client operations and compliance programs
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of environmental compliance professionals
Manage multiple environmental compliance projects, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, quality, and regulatory requirements are met
Serve as primary contact for at least one strategic client and maintain client relationships
Interpret environmental regulations and communicate compliance requirements to facility personnel, clients, and leadership teams
Prepare technical reports, compliance documentation, permit applications, and executive-level briefings
Prepare and lead meetings with clients, regulatory personnel, and other parties
Oversee project planning, technical leadership, supervision, and procedures for team members
Perform project financial management, including projections, invoicing, subcontractor invoice approvals, progress reporting, and contract compliance
Support business development through proposal planning, capture strategy, and client engagement
Serve as technical lead or subject matter expert for environmental compliance proposals
Develop level-of-effort estimates, labor projections, schedules, and technical assumptions for pricing and proposal development

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field from an accredited four-year institution
10+ years of environmental consulting experience, including 3+ years of people management and team leadership
Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations, including EPCRA, RCRA, hazardous materials/waste, wastewater, pollution prevention, and solid waste management
Experience with environmental compliance assessments, waste stream determinations, compliance management plans, and multimedia environmental programs
Proven project management skills, including managing multiple projects, budgets, priorities, and deadlines
Demonstrated ability to lead, delegate, mentor, and develop environmental professionals
Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, technical writing, communication, and presentation skills
Ability to synthesize complex information, develop solutions, and work independently with minimal oversight
Proven experience managing client relationships and serving as a trusted advisor to key stakeholders
Experience leading or supporting proposals for environmental compliance, planning, remediation, or related consulting services
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and related business software
Background working on Department of Defense and federal projects is preferred
Experience responding to federal government solicitations, including USACE, NAVFAC, Air Force, Army, DoD, EPA, and civilian agency opportunities preferred
Professional license (PE) or certification is preferred
Master’s Degree preferred
Ability to sit, stand, and walk
Ability to lift 50 pounds several times a day
Ability to perform overhead lifting of over 20 pounds

Benefits

Comp & perks

Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, consistent with applicable law
Equal opportunity employment
Access and reasonable accommodation in employment for all applicants