Site Assessment Project Manager

Site Assessment Project Manager

Location: Los Angeles, CA
 

About the Role:

Are you an environmental expert with a passion for managing large-scale site assessments, remediation efforts, and environmental investigations? Do you thrive in high-impact projects that ensure compliance with state and federal environmental regulations? If so, this is your opportunity to play a vital role in shaping safe and sustainable environments within one of the nation’s largest school districts.

We’re seeking an experienced Site Assessment Project Manager to oversee critical environmental investigations, remediation projects, and regulatory compliance efforts. This role requires a highly organized, detail-oriented leader who can manage contractor performance, budgets, and project timelines while ensuring compliance with DTSC, SCAQMD, and RWQCB regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead & Oversee Environmental Site Assessments

• Manage and coordinate work conducted by Master Services Agreement (MSA) contractors for:
  • Phase I Environmental Site Assessments
  • Soil Disposition Evaluations (Compliance with Specification 01 4524)
  • Health & Safety Risk Assessments
  • Preliminary Environmental Assessments
  • Remedial Investigations & Feasibility Studies
  • Public Participation Plans
  • Removal Action & Remedial Action Plans
  • PCB Surveys & Mitigation Efforts

Contract Development & Oversight

• Assist in the development, negotiation, and management of remediation contracts.
• Ensure contractor performance aligns with project goals and environmental regulations.

 Budget & Schedule Management

• Establish and maintain project budgets and schedules for environmental investigations and remediation efforts.
• Provide expert recommendations on cost control, contract management, and regulatory compliance.

Technical Expertise & Regulatory Compliance

• Serve as a subject matter expert on environmental site assessments, remediation strategies, and compliance requirements.
• Advise the Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS) Management on project oversight, contractor performance, and budget adherence.
• Collaborate with Facilities Services Division to ensure project alignment with:
  • School design & construction timelines
  • Emergency response procedures
  • Waste disposal protocols
  • Demolition and environmental impact assessments

What You Bring:

• 7+ years of hands-on experience managing environmental investigations and remediation projects under DTSC or comparable regulatory agencies.
• In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations, including DTSC, SCAQMD Rule 1466, and Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) protocols.
• Strong background in remediation strategies, environmental site assessments, and hazardous materials management.
•  Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Engineering, or a related field (Advanced degrees or certifications are a plus!).
•  California Professional Registration (Certified Hydrogeologist, Professional Engineer, or Professional Geologist) preferred

 

IMRI offers top-tier benefits that include: medical coverage through nationally recognized carriers, ancillary coverages, paid vacation and sick leave in compliance with all state and local laws, 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance and LTD, and several additional voluntary coverages.

 

Pay will be commensurate with the experience, skills, and qualifications that the candidate brings to the position.

 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

EEO/Affirmative Action Statement and Non-Discrimination Policy IMRI is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory, diverse work environment. In accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), Americans with Disabilities) (ADA), and other federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws, IMRI does not unlawfully discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, age, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or status as a special disabled veteran or other veteran. IMRI will take affirmative action to assure equal opportunity for employment is provided with regard to all personnel actions. This is including but not limited to: recruitment, selection, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, demotion, layoff, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.