Environmental Compliance Project Manager

Pinnacle Environmental Management Support

. Maintain oversight of all active projects within the Compliance service area .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $55,000 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in UST and AST compliance management, including project oversight, team leadership, and client communication. Proficient in managing multiple concurrent projects while ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and operational excellence.

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UST Compliance ManagementProject Management ExperienceTeam Leadership and SupervisionStrong Excel SkillsFluency with Compliance Platform

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementCompliance OversightScheduling and PlanningRisk ManagementBudget ManagementTechnical TrainingResource ForecastingSOP MaintenanceMulti-Site CoordinationClient Communication

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationOwnership MindsetProblem-SolvingCoaching and MentoringProactive Communication

Tools & Technologies

Compliance PlatformProject Management PlatformExcelMonday.com

Certifications & Qualifications

Class A or Class B Operator TrainingPMP CertificationCAPM Certification

Industry Keywords

40 CFR Part 280UST ProgramAST ComplianceEnvironmental ConsultancyState Program Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain oversight of all active projects within the Compliance service area
Own the day-to-day operation of the Compliance service area across people, projects, priorities, systems, and client communications
Assign, track, complete, and escalate work
Build and maintain multi-site compliance calendars covering testing, certifications, vapor recovery, cathodic protection, release detection reviews, and walkthrough inspections
Set milestones and keep sites ahead of due dates
Lead new client portfolio onboarding and program transitions
Manage return-to-compliance projects involving violations, failed tests, and suspected releases
Assign and balance work across Compliance Specialists
Coordinate testing and repair contractors and ensure scope, schedule, and closeout documentation
Forecast resource and capacity needs and identify delivery gaps
Manage project budgets, work in process, invoicing, billable hours, purchase orders, overruns, and change orders
Coordinate registration, permitting, financial assurance, and state fund work for construction, replacements, removals, closures, and ownership transfers
Serve as a primary client contact and deliver status reports, dashboards, and risk summaries
Track open items, deadlines, recurring problem sites, issues, and risks through completion
Supervise, coach, train, and support the professional development of Compliance Specialists
Maintain current SOPs, training materials, workflows, and quality-control practices
Coordinate technical training and cross-training
Provide UST compliance technical direction and coordinate internal or external subject-matter experts
Evaluate compliance opportunities, define resource requirements, support scopes and work plans, and ensure deliverability

Requirements

What you’ll need

Three or more years in UST or AST compliance with an owner or operator, an environmental consultancy, or a state program, including time coordinating work across multiple sites
Three or more years of experience leading or supervising employees or project teams; responsible for assigning work and providing feedback
Demonstrated project management experience, including planning schedules, managing deadlines, proactive communication, coordinating vendors, working with stakeholders, and documented closeout
Ability to work within frameworks and processes
Ability to develop and train team members on systems and processes
Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent projects
Strong ownership mindset and ability to follow issues through resolution
Working command of 40 CFR Part 280 and at least one state UST program
Class A or Class B operator training, or readiness to complete it
Confidence working directly with clients, owners, operators, contractors, and regulators
Clear written and verbal communication
Strong Excel skills
Fluency with a compliance platform
Experience using a project management platform
Availability for the shared on-call rotation
Useful but not required: experience with Monday.com, PMP or CAPM certification or active pursuit, a multi-state site portfolio, compliance-program onboarding or transitions, state-agency relationships, or exposure to state UST cleanup programs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Employee Assistance Program
401(k) with employer contribution
Paid time off
Holiday pay
Company-paid life insurance
Certification and continuing education paid for, including Class A and B operator training and project management credentials
Remote work, with flexibility and work measured by what gets done