Environmental Project Manager at Atlas in Whittier, CA
- Company: Atlas
- Location: Whittier, CA
- Posted: Sep 17, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Salary: $130,000 - $150,000 annual salary
- Experience: 6+ years
Overview
At Atlas, we're providing services that enable communities to flourish and thrive, and if you’re Environmental Project Manager (EIR Project Manager 2) ready to lead California subsurface investigation and remediation projects end-to-end, and committed to doing meaningful work, then this is your mome…
Job description
- At Atlas, we're providing services that enable communities to flourish and thrive, and if you’re Environmental Project Manager (EIR Project Manager 2) ready to lead California subsurface investigation and remediation projects end-to-end, and committed to doing meaningful work, then this is your moment. Join a dynamic, value-driven, client- and community-focused environment where your work creates a lasting positive impact for the people and communities we serve.
Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day operations for subsurface investigation and remediation projects throughout California including all aspects of the project life cycle such as proposal generation, technical execution, reporting, and invoicing.
- Provide mentorship for junior level staff.
- Execute project work appropriate for experience level related to due diligence, site investigation and characterization, remediation, and related environmental consulting areas.
- Work closely with local management to develop new clients and expand services provided to existing clients.
- Actively participate in professional and technical organizations appropriate for core skill set and client needs.
- Prepare or review reports by assisting with data compilation, reduction, interpretation, evaluation, and comparison to state and/or federal environmental regulatory standards.
- Positively interact with internal and external clients, service partners, and contractors.
- Promote a safety-first culture that values proactive measures and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with other team members toward a common goal of providing client-centric services with high quality interactions and deliverables.
Requirements
- Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering, or other applied science.
- Working knowledge of procedures and methodologies related to due diligence, site investigation, and remediation.
- Experience with client management, contract management, business development, and participation in professional organizations; Experience with implementation and supervision of health and safety requirements.
- Strong written and oral communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Teams, Excel, and PowerPoint).
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently in a team setting.
- Excellent time management skills, attention to detail, problem solving skills, general scientific evaluation skills, and ability to manage multiple activities on an ongoing basis.
- Must be able to pass drug screen and motor vehicle background back; Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Experience with environmental consulting and project management in California.
- 40-hr HAZWOPER training and 8-hour annual refresher.
Benefits
- The A-Team Experience is our employee program focused on helping our people thrive professionally, personally and as part of a community. We trust our people to do great work and live fulfilling lives, and we provide resources that care for our people, both at work and in life:
- Health & Wellness: We offer medical, dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including no-cost employee-only medical coverage.
- Time Off & Family Support: We offer vacation time, paid holidays, sick & safety leave (SSL) and paid parental leave
- Retirement: We help employees plan for the future with a 401(k) and company match.
- Insurance: To provide protection and peace of mind, we offer Life, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and Disability insurance.
- Safety Program: We are committed to safety as part of our ‘quality of life’ core value, and we provide approved PPE at no cost and reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear.
- Learning & Development: We provide clear career paths, learning resources and development programs allowing you to see how you can grow and advance within the company. We offer internal certifications on specific skills and support external credentials through tuition reimbursement.
- Belonging: We support Employee Communities (ECs), voluntary, employee-led groups that create connections, belonging and shared purposes.
- Flexibility: May vary by project demands and regional workloads, but we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to help employees manage their personal and professional responsibilities.
- Our people and our culture are central to our work. Our values bring us together, create a sense of belonging and give us purpose. They guide how we make decisions, how we work as a team and how we serve our clients.
- Life: We enhance the quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.
- Heart: As our hallmark, we act with compassion, empathy, and respect.
- Trust: We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.
- Mastery: Always striving for the highest quality, greatness inspires our work.
About Atlas
Atlas is a trusted leader in environmental and infrastructure consulting services; we provide services that enable communities to flourish and thrive. With a team of 3,500 employees and offices throughout the US, we combine local expertise and a network of relationships to deliver solutions to both public and private clients. Our services help improve the quality of life in the communities where we live and work. We always aim for smart, safe, and sustainable results. At Atlas we understand that our future is everyone’s responsibility, and we create a better experience at every stage of a project.