Remediation Project Manager

Overview

Since 1989, RECON has successfully executed more than 6,000 environmental remediation, geotechnical, and mine reclamation projects across North America. Backed by a highly skilled team, strong financial resources, and an extensive fleet of specialized equipment, RECON consistently delivers innovative, reliable solutions to complex environmental challenges.

The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of daily operations for earthwork, cap closure, and environmental remediation construction projects. This role provides leadership and direct supervision of field crews and heavy equipment operations, ensuring that all earthwork activities including safety protocols are executed efficiently and in compliance with project requirements. The Project Manager ensures projects within the Eastern Region are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.

This role requires frequent travel throughout the Eastern United States. Candidates may reside anywhere in the Eastern US, provided they are comfortable with and capable of regular travel.

Responsibilities

• Align RECON’s strategic objectives with field-level operations by overseeing all phases of project execution from initial planning and development through mobilization, active construction, and final project closeout.
• Collaborate closely with the Safety team to lead and sustain the implementation of RECON’s behavioral health and safety programs, ensuring a culture of safety excellence across all job sites.
• Direct project execution in full compliance with contractual scope and requirements, including responsibilities related to pre-bid planning, proposal development, project startup, contract administration, resource allocation, cost control, material procurement, subcontractor coordination, cash flow management, and change order negotiations.
• Oversee the use of project control systems to ensure accurate daily progress reporting, and compile relevant data to support project status updates, enabling clear and timely communication of on-site performance metrics.
• Utilize Risk Matrices and Key Performance Indicator (KPI) dashboards to proactively identify, assess, and manage project risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Analyze physical progress and financial performance data to develop accurate, data-driven forecasts, supporting timely and comprehensive performance status reports that include projected completion dates, budget adherence, and overall financial outcomes.
• Cultivate strong, collaborative relationships with clients to ensure active engagement, timely payments, and the development of repeat and expanded business opportunities.
• Provide proactive leadership, coaching, and mentorship to project teams, ensuring adherence to safety protocols, quality standards, and productivity expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare, submit, and track invoices in alignment with contractual terms and completed work; monitor payment status and take timely action to resolve outstanding or partial payments.
• Develop detailed cost estimates for materials, labor, equipment, and subcontracted services by analyzing contracts, bid documents, vendor quotes, schematic designs, and technical specifications.

Qualifications

Additional Information

Salary Range : $90,000 - $130,000 per year

Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors including relevant internal and external experience, knowledge, skills, scope of job, geographical location or other factors permitted by law

Benefits :

RECON is a Keller Company and offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the well-being and work-life balance of our employees. Benefits include :

RECON is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and others to apply.