Environmental Project Manager

Environmental Project Manager

Location: Astoria, NY, 11106

Country: United States

Salary: $100000-$130000

Start Date:

Description:

Company Overview:

Our client is 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 management.
• 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, etc.)
• 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 P.G.) a plus but not required.
• 10+ years of relevant environmental consulting experience.
• 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, etc.)
• 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

Classification & Employment Details:

• 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.

Requirements added by the job poster

• Bachelor's Degree

• Accept a background check

• Working in an onsite setting

• 10+ years of Environmental Services experience

• Accept a drug test