Assistant Project Manager - Environmental Engineer, Geologist

We are currently seeking an Assistant Project Manager, Environmental Engineer or Geologist to work full-time in our Houston, TX office.  This is an excellent opportunity to join and grow EnSafe, getting involved in a variety of projects for a diverse range of clients across the globe.

As an Assistant Project Manager, Environmental Engineer or Geologist you will work on a wide range of projects in an environment that fosters creativity, collaboration at all levels, a culture of support, and professional growth. EnSafe emphasizes empowering staff to practice our profession passionately and without limitations. 

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
In this role, you will:

• Manage and perform tasks to support environmental assessment, investigation, and remediation projects, with support from senior technical staff and senior project managers .
• Support the establishment of project-specific scopes, schedules, budgets, and resources to ensure successful project delivery.
• Communicate with clients, regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.
• Oversee field investigation activities, including soil, groundwater, sediment, surface water, soil gas, vapor intrusion, and indoor air assessments.
• Develop and review technical reports, work plans, cost estimates, and remediation strategies.
• Interpret environmental data and collaborate with technical teams to support project objectives and regulatory compliance.
• Manage subcontractors and coordinate project activities across multidisciplinary teams.
• Support business development efforts through client relationship management, proposal support, and identification of new opportunities.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, and risk management.
• Support professional development of junior staff through technical guidance and project leadership.
• Provide environmental compliance support to senior regulatory specialists, including data collection for permitting and/or registration, data analysis, regulatory compliance evaluation, and assessment.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
Minimum Skills and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, or a related field.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) or Geologist in Training (GIT) Certification.
• 5-10 years of experience in environmental consulting, site assessment, remediation, or related environmental services.
• Working knowledge of state and federal environmental regulations, including TRRP.
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification (or ability to obtain).
• Strong technical writing, verbal communication, and client relationship skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness and ability to travel regionally up to 20%, including occasional overnight travel.

Preferred Skills:

• Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, or a related field.
• Texas Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) license, or ability to obtain licensure.
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Supervisor Training and current refresher certifications.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Training.
• 2+ years of experience managing project tasks, budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and field activities.
• Experience supporting business development efforts, proposal preparation, and client relationship management.

Why Join EnSafe?

• Employee-Owned Advantage
  EnSafe is 100% employee-owned, with an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) since 1997. That means when EnSafe succeeds, you succeed too, turning company growth directly into shared rewards.
• Commitment to Growth and Wellness
  The company supports personalized career development, mentorship, and employee wellness initiatives such as health tracking tools.
• Purpose‑Driven Work
  EnSafe’s mission focuses on impactful environmental, health, and safety consulting—making a real difference in communities and is backed by its long-standing technical credibility. 
• Safety as a Value, Not Just a Service
  Safety is deeply embedded in our culture, prioritizing employee well-being in addition to helping clients maintain compliance. We stress that “safety is part of everything we do.”
• A Culture of Freedom & Ownership
  At EnSafe, our career philosophy is built on freedom. The freedom to take initiative, achieve your goals, and shape your own career path Employees are encouraged to pursue growth in a flexible, entrepreneurial environment. 
• Challenging, Creative Work
  Workdays at EnSafe are anything but ordinary, fast-paced, dynamic, and filled with opportunities to tackle projects in environmental consulting, health & safety, engineering, and technology. Every day calls for creativity, innovation, and agile problem-solving.

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