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Be our next Senior Environmental Specialist! Your work environment at EXP In this role, you will be ... Manage environmental permitting, regulatory strategy development, environmental field surveys, and ...

Be our next Senior Environmental Specialist! Your work environment at EXP In this role, you will be ... Manage environmental permitting, regulatory strategy development, environmental field surveys, and ...

Environmental Permitter

Anchorage, AK · On-site

$75K - $120K/yr

Project Scientist / Environmental Permitter works on a variety of projects related to environmental permitting and compliance reporting directly to Senior staff but expected to operate independently ...

$26 - $28/hr

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$26 - $28/hr

Description Environmental Compliance Consultants inc. (ECC) offers an exciting opportunity to ... key senior leadership positions held by those who joined our team at entry level. ECC offers a ...

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Meet or exceed established performance expectations set by management. * Possession of a valid ... Kinross is a Canadian-based global senior gold mining company with operations and projects in the ...

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How much do senior environmental manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior environmental manager in Alaska is $127,358.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $91,000.00 and $156,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a senior environmental manager do?

A Senior Environmental Manager oversees an organization's environmental programs, ensuring compliance with environmental laws and regulations. They develop and implement sustainability initiatives, manage environmental risks, and often lead a team of specialists. Their role involves conducting environmental impact assessments, liaising with regulatory agencies, and advising senior leadership on environmental policy. They play a critical part in helping organizations minimize their environmental footprint and achieve sustainability goals.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a senior environmental manager?

A Senior Environmental Manager typically needs expertise in environmental regulations, sustainability practices, and project management, often supported by a relevant degree and several years of experience. Familiarity with environmental management systems (EMS), regulatory compliance tools, and certifications like ISO 14001 is commonly required. Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills help them effectively guide teams and collaborate with stakeholders. These abilities are crucial for ensuring environmental compliance, minimizing risks, and driving organizational sustainability initiatives.

What are some common challenges a senior environmental manager faces when implementing sustainability initiatives across multiple departments?

A Senior Environmental Manager often encounters challenges such as aligning diverse departmental goals with overarching sustainability objectives, securing buy-in from stakeholders, and navigating regulatory complexities. Building consensus and fostering collaboration among teams with different priorities—such as operations, procurement, and compliance—requires strong communication and negotiation skills. Additionally, tracking progress and demonstrating the tangible impact of initiatives can be complex, especially when dealing with large organizations or multi-site operations.

What is the difference between Senior Environmental Manager vs Environmental Specialist?

AspectSenior Environmental ManagerEnvironmental Specialist
CredentialsBachelor's/Master's in Environmental Science or related field, certifications like LEED, ISO 14001Bachelor's in Environmental Science, certifications like OSHA, EPA training
Work EnvironmentLeads teams, manages projects, oversees compliance in corporate or industrial settingsConducts assessments, data collection, and reporting, often in field or laboratory settings
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in corporations, consulting firms, government agencies for leadership rolesCommonly employed in environmental consulting, research, and regulatory agencies

The main difference is that a Senior Environmental Manager oversees environmental programs and manages teams, while an Environmental Specialist focuses on technical assessments and data analysis. The manager role involves strategic planning and compliance oversight, whereas the specialist role is more hands-on and detail-oriented.

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What cities in Alaska are hiring for Senior Environmental Manager jobs?

Cities in Alaska with the most Senior Environmental Manager job openings:

Infographic showing various Senior Environmental Manager job openings in Alaska as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $127,358 per year, or $61.2 per hour.

Senior Environmental Project Manager

Tanaq Environmental LLC

Anchorage, AK • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 27 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Lead multidisciplinary teams through all phases of environmental projects, including planning, site investigations, data evaluation, remedy selection and design, remedial action, operations and maintenance, long-term monitoring, and project closeout.

  • Serve as the primary client liaison, overseeing contract compliance, maintaining client relationships, managing project communications, and ensuring timely deliverables and invoices.

  • Manage project planning and execution by overseeing scopes of work, schedules, budgets, resources, subcontractors, and project financial performance to ensure safe, high-quality, and profitable delivery.


Job description

Description:


Overview


Tanaq Environmental, LLC. (Tanaq) delivers environmental engineering, investigation, consulting, and remediation services to local, state, and federal agencies in the areas of hazardous & toxic waste restoration, environmental compliance, emerging contaminants, and military munitions site management. Tanaq is a subsidiary of the St. George Tanaq Corporation, an Alaskan Native Corporation (ANC) committed to serving Federal customers while also giving back to the Alaskan native community and shareholders.


About the Role


We are seeking a Senior Environmental Project Manager to lead and manage complex environmental projects involving emerging contaminants, environmental restoration, remediation, operations and maintenance for federal and commercial clients. This role is responsible for all aspects of project delivery, including project scoping, budgeting, scheduling, resource planning, technical document preparation and review, team leadership, and client management, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with contractual and client requirements. The Senior Environmental Project Manager will also support business development efforts through proposal preparation, technical quality assurance, and strategic growth initiatives. 


The ideal candidate will develop and manage high-performing teams of environmental and field scientists, technicians, and subject matter experts to achieve contract objectives and financial success. This role actively contributes to Tanaq’s culture and values, collaborating with management and leadership to ensure customer satisfaction and operational excellence.


This is a remote position based in the United States with an estimated 30% annual travel to support project execution.


Responsibilities

  • Lead multidisciplinary teams through all phases of environmental projects, including planning, site investigations, data evaluation, remedy selection and design, remedial action, operations and maintenance, long-term monitoring, and project closeout for CERCLA, RCRA, MMRP, PFAS, HTRW, and other environmental restoration programs.
  • Serve as the primary client liaison, overseeing contract compliance, maintaining client relationships, managing project communications, and ensuring timely deliverables, and invoices.
  • Lead project planning and execution by managing scopes of work, schedules, budgets, resources, subcontractors, and project financial performance to ensure safe, high-quality, and profitable delivery.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to project managers, scientists, geologists, engineers, and field technicians, promoting technical excellence, professional development, and high-quality project execution. 
  • Prepare, review, and provide technical quality assurance for a wide range of federal environmental restoration deliverables, including decision documents, investigation reports, remedial planning documents, conceptual site models, monitoring reports, work plans, and quality assurance plans. 
  • Contribute to proposal development, including technical approaches, work plans, scopes, cost estimating, and responses to federal and commercial solicitations. 
  • Collaborate with corporate safety and quality personnel to ensure adherence to applicable health, safety, and quality requirements.
Requirements:


Requirements

  • Minimum 10 years of project management experience in managing multiple projects to successful completion.
  • Must have strong prior technical experience with one or more of the following: Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste (HTRW), per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination, other emerging contaminants, environmental compliance and/or Military Munitions Response Program (MMRP) for Department of Defense (DoD) clients, Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA, or Superfund) project management for the EPA, or similar environmental restoration program support for other federal agencies.
  • Experience leading proposal/capture efforts for federal agencies. Strong working relationship with federal clients and/or agencies preferred.
  • Self-driven with ability to self-manage, take direction, and proactively run with tasks, with experience leading cross-functional teams in a dynamic and fast-paced, collaborative environment.
  • Attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Organizational skills and ability to plan and manage multiple tasks.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Professional demeanor with a positive, solution-seeking attitude, team player, and personal responsibility.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license with a clear and satisfactory driving record.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
  • Must be able to obtain clearance to access military bases and other federal government installations to perform job duties.
  • Experience leading proposal/capture efforts for federal agencies. Strong working relationship with federal clients and/or agencies preferred.

Education and Training

  • Minimum bachelor’s degree in Geology, Hydrology, or Engineering from an accredited institution. Master’s degree preferred.
  • Professional Licensure (e.g., PE, PG) is preferred for the area of technical expertise. or the ability to obtain it in 3 years.
  • OSHA 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations (HAZWOPER) training with the current 8-hour refresher preferred.
  • OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety Training preferred.
  • USACE Construction Quality Management (CQM) Training preferred.
  • Other demonstrated safety, quality, or technical training will be considered favorably.

Physical Requirements

  • Must be able and willing to travel to visit job sites, attend client meetings, and/or attend professional or technical conferences, typically up to 30% annually, within the United States.
  • Physically able, with or without accommodation, to work in outdoor environments with uneven terrain and variable outdoor conditions, including heat, cold, dust, noise, chemicals, moisture, dryness, and vibration.
  • This position requires the ability to perform physical activities associated with field work, including walking long distances, climbing ladders, and carrying equipment. Bending, kneeling, stooping, and reaching are essential functions of the job.
  • Potential fieldwork for this position requires frequent performance of repetitive bending and stooping, standing and walking, power gripping and squeezing (using hand tools, levers, etc.), operating vehicles, and lifting less than 25-50 pounds. Often performing work with arms above shoulder level, and keyboard/mouse operations. Occasionally performing repetitive fine hand movements and lifting 50-75 pounds. Rarely climbing stairs, using portable ladders, working in an environment of heavy, moving, dangerous equipment, and working in confined spaces.
  • Position will require wearing associated personal protective equipment, including, but not limited to safety glasses/goggles, gloves, safety shoes/boots, hard hats/safety helmets, hearing protection, and respirator.
  • Good near and far vision (corrected to 20/40) is necessary to accurately measure instruments, record data in field logs, and identify potential hazards in the field.
  • Must be able to work in a hybrid remote work arrangement with prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and while working on a computer. 

Who We Are


Tanaq Environmental, LLC. (TEL) delivers environmental engineering, investigation, consulting, and remediation services to government agencies and private clients in the areas of Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste (HTRW) and Emerging Contaminants remediation, and Military Munitions Response Program (MMRP) and Environmental Compliance support. Primary governmental clients include the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), US Air Force (USAF), US Navy (USN), other Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), and the US Forest Service (USFS). TEL is a subsidiary of the St. George Tanaq Corporation, an Alaskan Native Corporation (ANC) committed to serving.


Our Commitment to Non-Discrimination


Tanaq Environmental, LLC. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Tanaq complies with the Drug-free Workplace Act of 1988 and E-Verify. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance completing any part of the application process, please email accommodation@tanaq.com to request a reasonable accommodation. This email is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.


Notice on Candidate AI Usage


Tanaq is committed to ensuring a fair and competitive interview process for all candidates based on their experience, skills and education. To ensure the integrity of the interview process, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during phone, in person and virtual interviews is not allowed. However, candidates who require a reasonable accommodation that may involve AI are required to contact us prior to their interview at accommodation@tanaq.com.


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