Environmental Due Diligence Program Manager

Irvine CA Full-Time $145000$160000/year

A senior-level opportunity for an experienced environmental professional to lead and grow a company-wide environmental due diligence practice. This role blends technical leadership client engagement business development and staff mentorship with a strong focus on Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs). Reports to a Regional Director.

• Lead and continuously improve the firms environmental due diligence practice across all offices
• Establish consistent standards for pricing staffing project execution QA/QC templates and technology
• Monitor ASTM EPA All Appropriate Inquiries (AAI) and regulatory developments; integrate updates into firm-wide procedures

• Provide senior technical review for Phase I ESAs and related due diligence work
• Guide defensible determinations of RECs CRECs HRECs Business Environmental Risks and de minimis conditions
• Lead complex high-risk or high-profile assignments and help teams develop scopes budgets and risk-management strategies

• Mentor and coach project managers and technical staff in technical judgment writing and client communication
• Develop and implement training programs to build staff proficiency and support succession planning
• Use project work as deliberate development opportunities for junior and mid-level staff

• Expand the practice by cultivating relationships with real estate legal lending development and corporate clients
• Lead proposals interviews and strategic business development pursuits
• Collaborate across service areas to identify integrated service opportunities
• Represent the firm at industry organizations and conferences

• Bachelors degree in Environmental Science Environmental Engineering Geology Hydrogeology or a related field
• 10 years of environmental consulting experience with substantial Phase I ESA experience
• Strong command of ASTM E1527 EPA AAI rule and environmental due diligence standards
• Experience advising clients on transaction risk Phase II investigations remediation regulatory closure and risk management
• Demonstrated ability to develop business and maintain client relationships
• Proven project management skills across budgets schedules scope and quality
• Experience developing standardized procedures and improving operational efficiency across teams
• Ability to lead cross-office initiatives and build alignment without direct authority
• Professional registration (PE PG or equivalent) strongly preferred
• OSHA HAZWOPER training preferred

• Office-based with occasional site visits and client meetings; up to 15% travel including some overnight
• Must be able to obtain medical clearance for hazardous waste sites
• Must be able to work extended hours during high-demand periods

• Salary: $145000$160000 annually
• Employee ownership (ESOP) and 401(k) profit-sharing
• Incentive compensation and bonuses
• Medical dental and vision coverage
• Strong training and career advancement opportunities