Job purpose

The Senior Environmental Project Manager oversees the overall performance of the hazardous materials (HazMat.) Department. We are looking for a seasoned environmental consulting leader to manage complex site investigation, remediation, and compliance projects. This role oversees multidisciplinary teams, ensures regulatory compliance, drives client relationships, and supports business development.

Ideal for a senior professional with deep technical expertise, strong project management skills, and a proven ability to lead teams and deliver high-quality environmental solutions.

Duties and responsibilities

• Lead and manage environmental projects, including site investigations, remediation, permitting, and compliance.
• Serve as primary client contact, ensuring strong communication and long-term relationship
• Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and deliverables aligned with client and regulatory
• Oversee and mentor project teams across multiple
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental
• Prepare and review technical reports, proposals, and
• Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions to meet scope, schedule, and
• Support business development through proposals, presentations, and industry
• Provide QA/QC oversight and perform final peer reviews of major
• Assist with staff recruitment, development, and technical
• Interact with regulatory agencies and clients as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years of experience in environmental
• Degree in environmental science or engineering (Master’s preferred).
• Professional certification/registration preferred (PE, PG, PMP, CHMM, ).
• Strong knowledge of CERCLA, RCRA, Brownfield, OER, and related
• Proven experience managing complex environmental
• Excellent communication, leadership, and analytical
• Expertise in Phase I/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.

Due to the requirement to closely follow client regulations and to meet strict timelines, remote work is not permitted. Exceptions may be made only under extenuating circumstances and must be approved by senior management on a case-by-case basis and be very limited in nature.

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
• 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: $150,000 – $200,000

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

Company Overview

Athenica Environmental Services, Inc., an established environmental consulting firm with over 35 years of experience, is seeking a results-driven Environmental Project Manager to join our growing team. This is a full-time, 100% on-site position at our Queens office with parking spot available.

We are looking for a highly experienced professional with 10+ years of environmental consulting, particularly within New York City and New York State regulatory frameworks; i.e. OER and Brownfields.

Job Summary

The Environmental Project Manager will independently manage environmental investigation and remediation projects from planning through execution. This role requires strong leadership, technical, expertise, and the ability to oversee multiple projects with minimal supervision.

Key responsibilities include developing project scopes, budgets, and schedules; managing staff and subcontractor; preparing technical reports and proposals; and ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations.

This position also involves direct and regular communication with clients and regulatory agencies, as well as mentoring junior staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project scope, schedule, and budget
• Lead project independently with minimal oversight from senior
• Oversee staff to ensure work is completed in accordance with project plans, regulations, and company standards
• Review and edit technical deliverables (reports, field documentation, data summaries, )
• Prepare proposals, technical reports, remedial action plans, and regulatory correspondence
• Manage project logistics and coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, and consultants
• Review and approve invoices, timesheets, and expense reports
• Maintain consistent communication with clients, regulators, and internal teams
• Mentor and support junior staff
• Provide regular project updates to senior management, including risks and solutions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, or related field (advanced degree preferred)
• Professional license (P.E. or G.) a plus but not required.
• 10+ years of relevant environmental consulting
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification (required)

Required Experience

• Strong knowledge of NYC and NYS environmental regulations
• Experience with:
  • NYC Office of Environmental Remediation (OER) programs
  • NYC E-designations and Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP)
  • NYSDEC regulations, including Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP) and spill response
• Environmental due diligence (Phase I & Phase II ESAs)
• Subsurface investigations and remediation (soil, groundwater, vapor intrusion, )
• Proposal writing, budgeting, cost estimating, and report preparation
• Field investigation and remediation project management

Working Conditions

• Periodic fieldwork, which may be physically demanding
• Compliance with strict regulatory and project schedules
• Occasional evening or weekend work may be required

Reporting Structure
This role reports directly to the Senior Project Manager/Director (HazMat) and includes mentorship and oversight of junior staff.

Core Competencies

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Leadership and team management
• High ethical standards and professionalism
• Project Management and organizational skills
• Analytical think and problem-solving ability
• Accountability, reliability, and adaptability

Compensation & Employment Details

• Salary Range: $100,000 – $130,000
• Employment Type: Full-time
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with 4% Employer Match, 3 weeks of paid vacation, 10 yearly holidays, 5 paid sick days, and more.

*Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as related work experience or years of experience.

Note: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

Job Summary

Asbestos Project Monitors / Air Sampling Technicians to serve as technical representatives on asbestos abatement projects across a variety of industries. We are open to training motivated individuals who have a strong work ethic and are interested in a long-term career in environmental health and safety.

Duties and responsibilities

• Supervise asbestos abatement activities to ensure full compliance with all Federal, State, and Local
• Perform air monitoring and determine final air clearance upon completion of abatement projects in and around the work Perform a detailed final visual for the completeness of the abatement and conduct final air clearance.
• Collect PCM and TEM air samples, maintain accurate chain-of-custody documentation, daily logs, and participate in project oversight and result reporting. TEM air samples as each project requires.
• Additional monitoring may involve Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) assessments, and asbestos or lead investigations and abatement oversight.
• Travel regularly within NYC (must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license).
• Drop off equipment to the office as needed
• Drop off samples to the laboratory as needed
• Download information to the office as needed
• Provide on a timesheet on a timely basis and operate timekeeping app efficiently; timesheets submitted every other week for approved by Project Manager

Required Qualifications

• NYSDOL Asbestos Project Monitor / Air Sampling Technician Certificate
• Valid Driver’s license and clean driving record
• Willingness to travel and work in field-based environments
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• High School diploma, or equivalent
• At least 3 years of relevant field experience
• NYCDOB 40-hour safety class
• Scaffolding training as required by NYCDOB
• Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred
• In-depth knowledge of standards, regulations, industry practices, and health/safety protocols related to environmental asbestos investigation and remediation

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
• 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.
• Oral Communication: Effectively communicates in various settings, actively listens, participates in meetings and group discussions, and is a team player.
• Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Professionalism: Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This role is a field position and requires travel 100% of the time, which may be physically strenuous, and demands compliance with complex regulations and schedules established by clients. As a result, some weekend or late-night work may be required to accommodate project schedules and for on-time completion of project deliverables.

Employment Classification

• Employment type: Part-time
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Reports to: Assistant Project Manager/Project Manager/Senior Project Manager, Asbestos/Industrial Hygiene

Range: $25 – $30 an hour, based on experience

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