Job purpose

Senior Project Manager oversees the overall performance of the hazardous materials (Haz. Mat.) Department. The Senior Project Manager will lead, manage and execute complex environmental projects from initiation through completion, ensuring technical excellence, client satisfaction, regulatory compliance, and financial success. This role requires strong leadership skills, business development acumen, and the ability to mentor junior staff while managing client relationships and Athenica’s collection of projects.

Success in this role will be measured by the ability to balance competing priorities such as schedule adherence, budget control, technical integrity, and client satisfaction — all while maintaining compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations. The ideal candidate will bring a combination of technical expertise, operational insight, and client-facing professionalism to effectively manage a diverse portfolio of large-scale environmental projects.

Duties and responsibilities

• Lead and manage multidisciplinary environmental projects, including site investigations, remediation, permitting, compliance, and sustainability initiatives.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring strong communication, satisfaction, and long-term relationship development.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and deliverables in alignment with client and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee project teams, providing leadership, technical direction, and mentorship to staff at varying levels.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations and standards.
• Prepare and review technical reports, proposals, and presentations.
• Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions as needed to meet scope, schedule, and budget requirements.
• Support business development efforts, including proposal writing, client presentations, and participation in networking or industry events.
• Drive quality, safety, and risk management across all projects.
• Establishes overall objectives and deadlines for all projects,
• Identifies keys resources and assigns them for successful completion of projects,
• Serves as Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) officer for group,
• Performs final peer review of most project deliverables and proposals,
• Meets financial objectives by preparing budget, and analyzing project costs,
• As required, interacts with regulatory agencies and clients,
• Provides necessary technical and administrative training to Haz. Mat. staff,
• Assists the Principal and President with the recruiting of new staff and with the developing of existing staff.

Qualifications

The Senior Project Manager will require a minimum of twenty-five years of professional experience in the environmental consulting industry and have a degree in the environmental sciences and/or engineering fields (Master’s Degree preferred). Professional registration or certification preferred (e.g., PE, PG, PMP, CHMM). Proven track record managing complex environmental projects from start to finish Strong knowledge of environmental regulations (e.g., CERCLA, RCRA, Brownfield and OER; state and city specific programs).

Individual needs to possess excellent management and communication skills, both oral and written, as well as strong analytical abilities for the proper interpretation of findings and results.  Also, the position requires a comprehensive understanding of relevant environmental regulations and applicable guidance documents pertaining to environmental site assessments (Phase I ESAs and Phase II ESAs) and remediation.

Working conditions

The position demands compliance with complex regulations and schedules established by clients.  Due to the latter, some weekend work is required for completion of project deliverables.

Physical requirements

No physical requirements for this position.

Competencies

·        Diversity: Understands and supports EEO policies; respects cultural differences; fosters an inclusive, harassment-free workplace.

·        Ethics: Maintains integrity and ethical behavior; earns trust through respect and dependability.

·        Attendance & Punctuality: Demonstrates reliability in work attendance and timeliness; ensures responsibilities are managed when absent.

·        Dependability: Follows through on commitments; accepts responsibility for actions; adapts to extended work hours when needed to meet goals.

·        Communication: Effectively communicates in various settings, actively listens, participates in meetings and group discussions, and is a team player.

Employment Classification

·        Employment type: Full-time

·        FLSA Status: Exempt

·        Reports to: Principal and President of the Company

Range: $140,000 – $160,000

Please Note: All employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory background check and drug screening.