Program Manager - Environmental Compliance & Remediation (3428)

Job Description

Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting a Program Manager – Environmental Compliance & Remediation (3428).

Navarro Research & Engineering is an award-winning federal contractor dedicated to partnering with clients to advance clean energy and deliver effective solutions for complex challenges in the nuclear and environmental fields. Joining Navarro means being a part of an exceptional team committed to quality and safety while also looking for innovative strategies to create value for the client’s success. Headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Navarro has active programs in place across the nation for DOE/NNSA, NASA, and the Department of Defense.

Navarro Research and Engineering is seeking a Program Manager to lead technical and managerial efforts in environmental compliance, hazardous waste management, and remediation projects under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). This role requires a strategic leader who can manage multiple projects, interface with federal agencies, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical and managerial point of contact for clients and stakeholders, including the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
• Oversee multiple projects focused on hazardous waste management, underground storage tanks (USTs), solid waste disposal, and corrective action programs.
• Monitor project performance, budgets, and compliance with contractual requirements.
• Provide high-level oversight of site investigations, air monitoring, sampling, and environmental compliance initiatives.
• Lead and supervise senior staff and project managers, ensuring adherence to QA/QC procedures and EPA-approved work plans.
• Develop and implement waste reduction and pollution prevention strategies in alignment with federal regulations.
• Ensure that all work products meet industry and government standards for quality, accuracy, and timeliness.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in environmental field operations, including site investigations, sampling, compliance auditing, and corrective action planning.
• Strong understanding of RCRA, CERCLA, TSCA, CWA, and other environmental regulations.
• Proven experience managing government contracts and regulatory compliance programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders and government officials effectively.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills, with experience in budget and resource management.

Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required.

Navarro is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability