Assistant Environmental Project Manager

Sanborn, Head & Associates, Inc.; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in environmental services is seeking an Environmental Assistant Project Manager in Bedford, NH. This full-time position entails leading environmental assessments and managing project coordination. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Environmental Engineering or related field with at least 6 years of experience. Opportunities for professional growth and client interaction are key features of this role, which supports a hybrid work model alongside competitive compensation.

Benefits

Competitive wage and bonus package

Flexible daily hours

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant experience in site assessments and remediation projects.
• Possess or be working toward PE or PG license.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead field operations including assessments and remediation oversight.
• Manage project coordination by delegating tasks to junior staff.
• Perform data analysis and develop strategies based on field results.

Skills

Environmental site assessments

Project management

Data analysis

Client-service orientation

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or Geology

Job description

Career Opportunities with Sanborn, Head & Associates, Inc.

A great place to work.

Come grow with us! Are you ready to make a difference?

We are looking for a skilled, resourceful, and collaborative Environmental Assistant Project Manager to join our team in Bedford, NH. The Assistant Project Manager will work closely with a team of staff engineers and scientists on challenging and exciting consulting projects largely across the State of New Hampshire with some throughout New England. This is a fast-paced and dynamic position, with opportunities to be challenged, contribute to project outcomes, interact routinely with project Principals, and grow professionally.

Create opportunity! Do you thrive with a range of interesting assignments?

Essential Functions‑What You Will Do

• Develop technical expertise and project management competencies to advance into senior roles in environmental consulting or specialized technical positions.
• Lead field operations including environmental site assessments, sampling programs, remediation oversight, and construction documentation.
• Manage project coordination by delegating tasks to junior staff, ensuring deliverable quality, and maintaining project schedules and budgets.
• Perform data analysis and technical reporting by interpreting field and laboratory results to develop environmental strategies and remedial recommendations.
• Support business development through proposal preparation, project scoping, budgeting, and client presentations.
• Maintain client relationships by delivering exceptional service, anticipating needs, and ensuring regulatory compliance with applicable state and federal standards.
• Execute environmental due diligence including Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments and contaminated site investigations.
• Adapt to evolving technical challenges by mastering new methodologies and independently managing routine to complex assignments.

Deliver value! Do you strive for excellence and like to help others succeed?

Competencies‑What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or Geology with 6+ years of relevant experience in site assessments, contaminated site investigations, and remediation projects.
• Possess or be working toward Professional Engineering (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) license.
• Expert knowledge in developing recommendations for environmental strategies, remedial alternatives, and remedial designs.
• Experience with NHDES, Brownfields, and Superfund regulatory frameworks is preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities with flexibility to manage shifting priorities, budgets, and multiple project timelines.
• Demonstrated client‑service orientation with collaborative approach to team leadership and stakeholder management.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with ability to engage effectively across all organizational levels.

Physical Requirements

• Requires sitting, walking and, at times, bending and prolonged standing.
• Must be able to visit project sites and use heavy field equipment, power tools, and ladders as required.
• The work requires both indoor and outdoor activity in temperatures ranging from moderate to extreme cold or hot and other weather conditions.
• Must be able to wear and work in personal protective equipment as required.
• Substantial repetitive motions of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers is required.
• Close visual acuity is required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Reach your potential! Are you passionate about your work and open to possibilities?

Position Type‑What You Should Know

• Full‑time position.
• Schedule: Monday through Friday with flexible daily hours.
• Must reside in the United States.
• Located in Bedford, NH with ability to work hybrid.
• Travel to office and/or project sites may be required.
• Competitive wage and bonus package.

At the end of the day, it is all about the experience. Let your journey begin here.

We invite you to submit an application with a resume and cover letter, telling us why you would be a great fit for our team.

Sanborn Head is an engineering and technical consulting firm serving a broad array of private, public and institutional clients in the development, energy, industrial, and solid waste markets. Our multi-disciplinary team of engineers and scientists specialize in integrating our core expertise in earth, energy, and environment to deliver innovative, yet practical solutions to our clients.

Candidates are required to possess a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.

Qualified candidates must be able, with or without a reasonable accommodation, to fulfill all obligations of the job, which includes in‑person attendance at and participation in company and/or client events or worksites.

Sanborn Head is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, disability, veteran status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.