Environmental Area Operations Manager (Environmental Compliance)

Location: Open to locations throughout the United States. The position requires proof of US citizenship and the ability to obtain a US Secret security clearance within 6 months.

Expected annual compensation: $196,581–$280,830 in California and Colorado, and $214,452–$306,360 in Virginia.

Company

hirify.global delivers engineering, environmental, planning, and construction management services for federal clients and other sectors.

What you will do

• Develop and implement strategies for environmental compliance, permitting, planning, remediation, and geophysics services across federal and DoD client sectors.
• Provide operational governance for environmental compliance, marine sciences, planning, remediation, and geophysics practices.
• Oversee complex environmental programs and multidisciplinary teams of engineers, scientists, geologists, and hydrogeologists.
• Monitor project and program performance, quality, safety, regulatory compliance, profitability, and corrective actions.
• Lead business development, proposals, contract negotiations, client engagement, and strategic growth initiatives.
• Mentor staff, support training and succession planning, and coordinate cross-functional delivery and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Geology, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience developing and managing diverse teams.
• At least 15 years of relevant experience and deep knowledge of environmental compliance, planning, NEPA, marine sciences, remediation, and project management preferred.
• Experience with CERCLA and RCRA remediation projects, including work on DoD installations, preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, listening, organizational, and project management skills.
• US citizenship and the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance within 6 months are required.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Geology, or a related field.
• PE or PG license, OSHA HAZWOPER certification, or certifications such as CHMM, REM, CESCO, or REP.
• Experience preparing technical proposals for DoD remediation investigations, feasibility studies, and remedial designs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Esri products.

Culture & Benefits

• Employee-owned culture focused on inclusion, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, disability and life insurance, and an employee assistance program.
• Paid time away, parental leave, and paid holidays.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match, tuition reimbursement, and employee referral bonus.
• Employee Network Groups supporting belonging and participation across the organization.