Environmental Compliance Project Manager

Apex Companies, LLC

$90,000—$110,000

tuition assistance, 401(k)

United States, California, Los Angeles

Jul 06, 2026

Are you driven to grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact? At Apex, we're building more than a consulting and engineering firm-we're creating a place where your career accelerates, your contributions matter, and your potential is fully realized. We believe your growth is our growth, which is why we invest in your development at every stage of your career. Here, you'll work on projects that shape communities, protect the environment, and create lasting impact, all while being empowered with the autonomy and flexibility to do your best work.

Fueled by high quality delivery, exceptional client retention, and strategic acquisitions, Apex Companies continues to rank among the fastest-growing firms in the AEC industry, recently recognized by the Zweig Group for our industry-leading growth. Our success is grounded in strong leadership, a collaborative culture, and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes.

As we continue to grow, we're focused on building a team of high-performing professionals who are ready to lead, collaborate, and push what's possible. At Apex, you don't just join a company, you help shape what comes next.

Apex Companies, LLC, a leading national environmental consulting, engineering, and services provider, is seeking an experienced environmental consulting Project Manager to join our Southern California Team. This is a hands-on position with an approximate 75%/25% office/field schedule. Project assignments are across the state but mostly in Southern California. The successful candidate can work out of one of our 4 Southern California offices or from a home office in San Diego, Orange, or Los Angeles Counties.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of relevant experience:

Helping industry and government agencies comply with permitting and compliance with diverse federal, state, and local environmental and permitting regulations.
Preparing concise proposals and detailed budgets responding to client needs.
Reviewing and interpreting 40 CFR, California CCR, and local agency permitting.
Coordinating with engineering staff to prepare engineering design plans.
Monitoring projects to ensure completing work safely, on-time, and on-budget.
Experience with diverse environmental regulations including those associated with hazardous waste generation, ASTs, and OSHA/Cal-OSHA.

The ideal candidate is highly organized,detail-orientatedand has the people and technical compliance skills needed tosupportand manageclientprojects.Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.

Assignments will be varied and include but not be limited to AST/UST, SPCC, Industrial and Construction Stormwater Compliance, Hazardous Waste Management, and DW/WW/SW Infrastructure Inspection and Repair.

Your Responsibilities as an EnvironmentalComplianceProject Manager:

Reviewing client requests to quickly identify the specific subset of federal, state, and local regulations applicable to their need.
Preparing responsible proposals delineating the scope of work, schedule, budget, and significant assumptions.
Efficient and accurate extrapolation of applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Coordinating and managing project teams which may include engineering, science, and field staff as well as subcontractors.
Compiling all permit-required documents necessary for local and state permitting.
Prepare environmental permits and reports forprojects, facilities, and operations forclients.
High degree of technical competency in permitting, AST/UST, and Hazardous Waste Generator requirements.

What we're looking for:

BS in environmentalscience, or another related field.
8+years of relevant professional experience in consulting, industry, or government in California.
Proficient at independentlyresearching,reviewing,andguiding compliance withenvironmental regulations ata Federal, State and Locallevels;including SPCC,NPDES &discharge permitting.
Effective communicationskills, and collaborative workethic.
Excellentwritingandproficiencywith Microsoft Office suite.
Strong safety awareness, commitment to safe work practices, and valid driver's license with a safe driving history.
Comfortable with multi-tasking, a fast-paced work environment and supporting diverse environmental permitting, compliance, and investigation assignments.
Current OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification.
QSD/QSP/QISP and CSST/CAC certifications are a plus.

Why you'll love working with us:

Company-subsidized medical and dental
Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability
401k match, tuition assistance, and more
Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects
Performance-based bonuses or other incentives
Working with the best and brightest in the industry
2,000+ employee national firm with 70+ locations across the US

Apex Job Title: Project Manager

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Annual Expected Pay Range

$90,000 — $110,000 USD

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