Senior Environmental Project Manager

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.

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