Lead Project Manager-Business Operations

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking an internally-focused Lead Project Manager - Business Operations with attention to detail and strong communication skills to support SWCA's Program Management Team, a group within SWCA working with some of our largest nationwide clients.

Our Program Management Team is a nationwide, enterprise-scale group of strategic consultants designed to innovate and deliver industry-leading service to grow our business alongside SWCA's largest and most complex client relationships. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic culture where we've created a climate where people are motivated to bring their best work to help us to grow and prosper.

This is a full-time, salaried role with regular status, benefits eligibility, and a standard 40-hour work week. Occasional evenings and/or weekend work may be needed to fulfill position responsibilities. This position provides the flexibility of working remotely, in a hybrid capacity, or in-office in the domestic US. Occasional travel may be required.

Application deadline: Please submit your application by Friday, February 27, 2026 at 5PM PST.

The selected Lead Project Manager - Business Operations will be responsible for supporting and leading internal initiatives and projects, building systems and processes to drive organization compliance with contractual obligations, and support analysis, shred visibility, and action around key program and company Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). This role will partner with internal stakeholders to design, implement, and maintain standardized operating procedures (SOPs) that promote efficiency, mitigate risk, and ensure alignment with client and vendor agreements at portfolio scale. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, process-driven, and skilled at bridging the gap between operations, legal, and project delivery teams. Responsibilities will include:

• Support company-wide or Program Management strategic initiatives including:
• In collaboration with Program Management leadership, establish SOPs for key back of office program management support needs and lead tracking, execution, and compliance with company procedures.
• Support establishment of new client and service Programs.
• Provide project management support, tracking, and meeting coordination to support strategic initiatives
• Provide regular financial metric tracking/reporting and support development and tracking of Program Management strategic initiatives
• Manage contract compliance and support initiatives for Program Management clients including:
• Identifying and tracking compliance with contract terms (e.g., safety, training, reporting, volume growth incentive management, drug and alcohol testing programs, or other requirements)
• Serve as critical contract point of contact (POC) with clients for functions including contract compliance, invoicing, etc.
• Establish and manage subcontractor, vendor, and expense management procedures in compliance with master contracts.
• Partner with internal stakeholders (Project Controls Managers, Project Activation, Project Accounting Specialists) to develop, implement and continuously improve SOPs for contract setup, review, compliance tracking and close out.
• Drive compliance of safety policies and report requirements to ensure overall team safety.
• Establish templates, workflows, and checklists to streamline internal processes and ensure consistency across projects.
• Train internal stakeholders on new procedures, compliance requirements and contract best practices.
• Track and report progress, risks and compliance status to leadership and stakeholders.
• Support and/or manage projects including overall responsibilities for budgets, schedules, technical staff deployment and mentoring, client relations, change management, report writing and technical report QA/QC and proposal scope and costing as appropriate
• Maintain a collaborative work environment and positive morale between SWCA staff, subcontractors, and clients.

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, environmental science, construction management, project management or a closely related field.
• Minimum of six (6) years of relevant, progressively responsible A/E/C (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) or management consulting experience, including at least three (3) years in project management, contracts administration, or compliance operations experience.
• Experience leading client interactions, including invoicing, contract administration, and serving as a client liaison for key clients.
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS-Office, MS-Outlook, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Smartsheet, PowerBi and Internet/Intranet technologies.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing standard operating procedures or process improvements.
• Applicants must have valid driver's license and be able to meet SWCA's driver requirements.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Deltek Vision, Vantagepoint, or similar software.
• Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced work environment and a desire to work in a highly collaborative team atmosphere.

Preferred:

• Eight (8) years of relevant, progressively responsible industry experience, including at least five (5) years in project management, contracts administration, or compliance operations.
• Experience providing internal operational support for enterprise-scale client programs within a consulting environment

Key Skills

• Team and customer service oriented, detail-oriented, self-motivated, flexible, and results-driven.
• Strong people skills and reasoning ability to solve practical problems.
• The ability to work independently while also supporting project managers and the Program Management leadership team.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and technical writing, in a variety of professional settings.

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full spectrum of environmental services. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms.

If you need assistance accessing SWCA's website, completing the online application, or require accommodations at any point during the hiring process due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@swca.com or call 1-480-581-5378. We're committed to providing an inclusive and supportive experience for all candidates. This contact information is specifically for accommodation requests; other inquiries will not receive a response.

SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees. In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges in all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency.

An employee in this US-based position can expect salary of $82,992/year to $109,200/year. Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law. Regular-status employees are also eligible for performance bonuses. Candidates are also encouraged to consider SWCA's Total Rewards package, which includes a competitive benefits package (https://www.swca.com/careers/benefits-wellness/), forward-thinking workplace flexibility, outstanding corporate culture, award-winning career development, and more.

SWCA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply. At SWCA Environmental Consultants, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including those with diverse experiences and veterans, to apply. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances creativity, innovation, and overall organizational success.

SWCA continues to invest deeply in career development programs, delivering our award-winning Career Landscape support resources to accelerate the growth of our staff. We recognize the valuable skills and experiences our internal team members bring to SWCA's continued success. Qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply and will be seriously considered for this position. We believe in promoting from within, where possible, providing our existing employees with compelling opportunities to advance their careers.

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