Vice President, Environmental

ABOUT THE TEPA COMPANIES

Established in 2005 and owned by the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians, The Tepa Companies deliver comprehensive and sustainable solutions to federal, state, local, and private-sector clients throughout the United States. The tribally owned companies work independently and collaboratively to provide wide-ranging construction, engineering, environmental, industrial, staffing, and technology services.

When you join Tepa Companies, you have the opportunity to expand your entrepreneurial skill set while growing professionally alongside the best in the industry. You will have the opportunity to impact your team, the organization as a whole, and subsequently, our Tribe.

We seek out top talent to provide the best services for our clients. We focus on being a responsible company for our employees and their families by creating a culture that reflects our core values and offering competitive pay and benefits packages. Tepa Companies is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages diversity in the workforce.

LOCATION: Remote

ABOUT THE JOB

The Tepa Companies are seeking an VP of Environmental to drive growth and innovation across our environmental programs. As VP of Environmental, you will guide cross-program collaboration—spanning PFAS, Remediation, Technology, and Engineering—to align with DoD priorities, identify emerging opportunities, and position the organization at the forefront of PFAS solutions. You will also be responsible for advancing the organization’s PFAS technical capabilities and strengthening key client relationships.

Job Functions:

• Coordinates between multiple projects/Project Managers to support assigned program.
• Organizes programs and activities in accordance with the mission and goals of the organization.
• Develops new programs to support the strategic direction of the organization.
• Creates and manages long term goals of the program and coordinates with GM for impacts to the overall company business plan.
• Develops and controls deadlines, budgets, and program activities. 
• Oversees and leads project managers and project teams.
• Ensures goals are met in areas including customer satisfaction, safety, quality and team member performance.
• Implements and manages changes to ensure project goals are achieved.
• Works on program strategy with business development team.
• Leads strategic proposal efforts in coordination with technical staff, teaming partners, and business development team.
• Produces accurate and timely reporting of program status through life cycle.
• Assesses program performance and aims to maximizes ROI.
• Analyzes program risks

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor’s degree engineering, environmental, business management, or a similar degree program
• Minimum of 10 years of experience as a Project Manager in the A/E/C or technology industries
• Ability and desire to build rapport with field staff, office staff, clientele, Tepa management staff, subcontractors
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Capability of overseeing multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrated understanding of project financials 
• Strong interpersonal, logical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to perform at a high level under stringent project deadlines
• Ability to prioritize required tasks to meet multiple schedule deadlines
• Awareness of potential clients, competition, and teaming partners 
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office products, especially Word and Excel 
• Dedicated attention to detail

Preferred (not required):

• Master’s degree in engineering, environmental, business management or similar
• PE, PG, and/or PMP

 Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran