Senior Environmental Project Manager
A doer-seller role at environmental/engineering consultancy VRX in Houston, TX: win new business, lead environmental projects from proposal through closeout, and perform technical work (data evaluation, reporting, regulatory coordination) for Texas Gulf Coast clients. Requires 10–15 years in environmental consulting and knowledge of Texas and federal environmental regulations.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Houston, TX, United States
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Project management
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering, or related field
- 10–15 years of experience in environmental consulting
- Demonstrated doer-seller experience with a track record of business development success
- Strong project management experience including budget and schedule responsibility
- Solid understanding of Texas and federal environmental regulations
- Excellent communication, writing, and client relationship skills
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team
Nice to have
- Master's degree
- Experience managing and growing client accounts
- Familiarity with industrial, energy, manufacturing, or commercial clients
- Professional licensure (or ability to obtain)
Full description
Senior Environmental Project Manager
Location: Houston, TX
Established in 2006 by longtime construction engineer Noelle Ibrahim, PE, VRX is a woman-owned professional services firm certified as a WBE and HUB. We provide turnkey services to the public and private sectors. Our specialties include client-focused program and asset management; construction management and inspection; civil engineering; bridge and structural design; utility engineering; and comprehensive environmental services. VRX is more than 200 people strong in offices across Texas, in Oklahoma and New York. Learn more at VRXglobal.com
We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Environmental Scientist with 10–15 years of experience in the environmental consulting industry to join our Houston team. This is a doer-seller role for a proven professional who can develop business, lead projects, and execute technical work. The ideal candidate thrives in a client-facing environment, understands how to grow accounts, and takes pride in delivering high-quality environmental solutions.
This position offers the opportunity to play a key role in expanding our presence in the Texas Gulf Coast market while working on complex and impactful projects across a range of environmental services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, pursue, and win new business through existing client relationships and new market opportunities
- Serve as a trusted technical and strategic advisor to clients
- Lead and manage environmental projects from proposal through execution and closeout
- Prepare and oversee proposals, scopes of work, schedules, and budgets
- Perform and oversee technical work, including data evaluation, reporting, and regulatory coordination
- Mentor and support junior staff and contribute to team development
- Collaborate with leadership to support regional growth strategies
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
- 10 –15 years of experience in environmental consulting
- Demonstrated doer-seller experience with a track record of business development success
- Strong project management experience, including budget and schedule responsibility
- Solid understanding of Texas and federal environmental regulations
- Excellent communication, writing, and client relationship skills
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
Preferred Experience
- Experience managing and growing client accounts
- Familiarity with industrial, energy, manufacturing, or commercial clients