Brownfield Redevelopment Project Manager

Working Magic Talent Solutions; Auburn Hills (MI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package including 401k,…

Job summary

Working Magic Talent Solutions is seeking a Brownfield Redevelopment Project Manager for our client in Auburn Hills, MI. You will lead environmental site assessments, remediation programs, and redevelopment initiatives, guiding full lifecycle delivery while ensuring EPA/CERCLA compliance and strong client relationships.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Environmental Science or Environmental Engineering, 5+ years of project management and 10+ years in environmental remediation/Brownfields, plus

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience.
• Minimum 10 years of environmental remediation and Brownfield redevelopment experience.
• Expertise in Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs).
• Strong understanding of remediation technologies and environmental compliance frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and complex projects.
• Proven client relationship management skills and stable work history.
• Excellent written, verbal, and organizational communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of Brownfield redevelopment projects, including environmental site assessments, remediation, design, and construction.
• Provide guidance to clients and municipalities on redevelopment incentives and strategic planning.
• Ensure compliance with EPA, CERCLA, and state Brownfield program requirements.
• Coordinate with public/private stakeholders including developers, community groups, local governments, and consultants.
• Lead or support proposal development and business development initiatives.
• Develop project budgets, monitor expenditures, and maintain cost control.
• Define project tasks, schedules, resource plans, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Resolve project issues proactively and maintain on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams (engineers, scientists, contractors, planners).
• Maintain continuous communication with clients and manage expectations.
• Prepare client billing details and monitor outstanding accounts receivable.
• Identify opportunities for scope expansion and additional revenue.
• Mentor junior team members and support internal training.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Stakeholder coordination

Budgeting

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or Environmental Engineering

Job description

Brownfield Redevelopment Project Manager

About the job Brownfield Redevelopment Project Manager

Brownfield Redevelopment Project Manager

Auburn Hills, MI |Hybrid Schedule | Environmental Consulting & Engineering

Local Candidates Preferred

About the Role

Our client, a long-established environmental consulting and engineering firm (founded in 1985), is seeking a Brownfield Redevelopment Project Manager to lead environmental site assessments, remediation programs, and redevelopment initiatives. This individual will oversee full-lifecycle project delivery while ensuring federal, state, and local compliance and maintaining high-value client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of Brownfield redevelopment projects, including environmental site assessments, remediation, design, and construction.
• Provide guidance to clients and municipalities on redevelopment incentives and strategic planning.
• Ensure compliance with EPA, CERCLA, and state Brownfield program requirements.
• Coordinate with public/private stakeholders including developers, community groups, local governments, and consultants.
• Lead or support proposal development and business development initiatives.
• Develop project budgets, monitor expenditures, and maintain cost control.
• Define project tasks, schedules, resource plans, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Resolve project issues proactively and maintain on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams (engineers, scientists, contractors, planners).
• Maintain continuous communication with clients and manage expectations.
• Prepare client billing details and monitor outstanding accounts receivable.
• Identify opportunities for scope expansion and additional revenue.
• Mentor junior team members and support internal training.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience.
• Minimum 10 years of environmental remediation and Brownfield redevelopment experience.
• Expertise in Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs).
• Strong understanding of remediation technologies and environmental compliance frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and complex projects.
• Proven client relationship management skills and stable work history.
• Excellent written, verbal, and organizational communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a deadline-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience advising on redevelopment incentives.
• Mentoring and staff development experience.
• Strong financial and project budgeting skills.
• Monday - Friday, standard business hours; local travel to project sites.
• Limited relocation assistance available.
• Full benefits package including 401k, profit sharing, medical/dental/vision, disability insurance, life insurance, parental leave, tuition assistance, and fitness reimbursement.