Environmental Compliance Specialist - Project Manager

ABOUT COMPANY

Environmental Quality Management, Inc. (EQM) is a premier full-service environmental remediation/construction services and consulting company offering environmental assistance to industrial, commercial and government entities. We are known for our safety culture and our dedication to each other and our clients. EQM is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.

EQM is a wholly-owned operating company of ASRC Industrial (AIS). AIS was founded in 2016 by Arctic Slope Regional Corporation (ASRC), an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) established under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971. As part of an ANC, EQM is a certified 8(a) Small Disadvantaged Business, offering further contracting advantages to government agencies. These designations help clients meet their diversity spending objectives, while also providing sustainable returns for 13,600 Inupiat shareholders.

Why EQM

At EQM, we go beyond compliance-we partner with clients from project development through implementation to ensure environmental responsibility and regulatory success. This position offers the opportunity to advance your career in environmental compliance while applying your expertise in project management, fieldwork, and client service to meaningful, real-world projects.

Position Summary

Location: Cincinnati, OH

EQM is seeking a junior-level Environmental Compliance Specialist - Project Manager to join our Cincinnati team. This role combines environmental compliance expertise, project management, fieldwork, and customer service to support clients throughout the entire compliance process.

The successful candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in environmental compliance and a bachelor's degree in Environmental, Chemical, or Civil Engineering. This is not a traditional engineering design role-the focus is on regulatory compliance, project development, fieldwork, and direct client engagement. You will manage projects from start to finish, building strong client relationships and delivering accurate, high-quality results.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a client-facing representative, building and maintaining strong customer relationships.
• Manage environmental compliance projects from planning and development through completion.
• Support clients through the full compliance process, including site assessments, permitting, and reporting.
• Conduct site visits, inspections, sampling, and other field activities.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret environmental data to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Prepare accurate technical reports, permits, and compliance documentation.
• Provide timely feedback and regulatory guidance to clients.
• Coordinate with internal teams and subcontractors to deliver effective, client-focused solutions.
• Track project schedules, deliverables, and budgets to ensure successful outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Chemical, or Civil Engineering.
• 3-5 years of experience in environmental compliance.
• Demonstrated experience with project management and project development.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to balance office responsibilities with fieldwork.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Customer-service orientation with proven relationship-building skills.
• Team player with a commitment to accuracy and quality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (P.E.) certification.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or related training.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD.

EEO Statement:

ASRC Industrial (AIS) and its operating companies affords equal opportunity in employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy, familial status, disability status, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under Federal, State or Local law. AIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.