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GGHD
GHDEnvironmental Consulting

Environmental Scientist

Project Manager, Emergency Response

Location

Los Angeles, California, United States

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Full Time

Experience

5-10 years

Compensation

$72K - $120K per year

Posted

1h ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

This role is for an Environmental Scientist who will act as a Project Manager within GHD's Emergency Management (GHD FIRST) team. The successful candidate will lead a dynamic team, manage environmental emergencies, and engage in business development, leveraging expertise in environmental engineering or related fields.

At GHD, we empower our people to make a positive impact by combining technical expertise with strong client partnerships to solve complex environmental challenges. Join our global network of engineers, scientists, planners, and environmental specialists committed to creating a more sustainable future.

Location: Chicago, IL

About GHD FIRST

GHD Fast Incident Response Services Team (GHD FIRST) provides 24/7/365 emergency response and incident management across North America. Our expertise includes:

  • Emergency preparedness, planning, and drills

  • Environmental remediation

  • Incident Management / Incident Command System (ICS)

  • Air monitoring and industrial hygiene

  • Waste management

  • Toxicology and risk assessment

  • GIS and database management

  • Shoreline Clean-up Assessment Technique (SCAT)

  • UAV and digital technology services

  • Construction management

  • Crisis communication and community engagement

  • Litigation support

With 100+ offices across North America and over 500 emergency response professionals, GHD FIRST delivers comprehensive incident response solutions.

About the Role

We are seeking a Project Manager to lead environmental emergency response projects while supporting business growth and client relationships. This role combines project management, technical environmental expertise, and emergency response leadership.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage medium-sized environmental and emergency response projects from planning through closeout, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and within scope.

  • Lead project teams by assigning work, mentoring staff, and coordinating resources.

  • Serve as the primary client contact for new emergency response projects.

  • Support emergency response activities, including after-hours callouts as needed.

  • Develop project plans, schedules, budgets, risk assessments, and performance reports.

  • Manage project scope, requirements, stakeholder engagement, and quality assurance.

  • Prepare technical reports, project documentation, and presentations.

  • Identify project risks, implement mitigation strategies, and coordinate issue resolution.

  • Support business development, client relationship management, and regional growth initiatives.

  • Promote continuous improvement and maintain knowledge of industry regulations, technologies, and best practices.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, or a related field.

  • 3–6 years of relevant environmental project management experience.

  • Previous experience supervising or mentoring junior staff.

  • Experience with emergency preparedness, environmental assessment/sampling, air monitoring, ICS, SCAT, and PHMSA-related work.

  • Experience with railroad or pipeline emergency response is preferred.

  • Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and client management skills.

  • Willingness to participate in emergency response activities outside normal business hours.

Benefits

  • 401(k) eligibility after 3 months of service.

  • Paid Time Off starting at 16 days annually, increasing with tenure.

  • Nine paid company holidays.

  • Wellness reimbursement of up to $250 annually (50% reimbursement) for eligible fitness and wellness expenses, including gym memberships, exercise equipment, bicycles, race registrations, smoking cessation, weight management programs, and fitness trackers.

Salary: $72,019–$120,011 annually, based on location and experience.

Updated 1h ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Project Management • 1+ yrs
Emergency Response • 1+ yrs
Client Relationship Management • 1+ yrs
Business Development • 1+ yrs
Environmental Sampling • 1+ yrs
Incident Management / Incident Command System (ICS) • 1+ yrs
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) • 1+ yrs
Risk Assessment • 1+ yrs

Experience

5-10 years

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Operations

Industries

Wildlife & Conservation

Employment

Full Time

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

$72K - $120K per year

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyUSD
PeriodYearly

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationLos Angeles, California, United States
Work typeOnsite
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleHigh8/10
physicalMedium5/10
cognitiveHigh8/10
executionHigh8/10
creativityMedium6/10
uncertaintyHigh8/10
communicationHigh9/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

GHD

Team size

Growing team

Location

Los Angeles, California, United States

At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day. That’s why we pledge to empower all of our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today. Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in.

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Environmental Scientist

Los Angeles, California, United StatesFull Time