Environmental - Assistant Project Manager

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) is seeking an Environmental (Scientist/Engineer) Assistant Project Manager to join our Pittsburgh area team and lead project work for Phase I/II ESAs, subsurface investigations, and remediation efforts.

You will mentor junior staff, manage scopes, schedules, and budgets, and collaborate with multidisciplinary engineers and scientists to deliver technically rigorous solutions for commercial, manufacturing, and institutional clients.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience in environmental project work.
• Experience conducting Environmental Site Assessments (Phase I & II) and due diligence.
• Knowledge of state and federal environmental regulations (RCRA, CERCLA, CWA, etc.).
• Ability to interpret data, communicate findings to clients, and make recommendations.
• Strong writing and client-relations skills.
• Proficiency with MS Excel and Word.
• PE or PG license a plus; OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead project work on ESAs, subsurface investigations, and remediation projects.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, and budgets; mentor staff.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients to deliver solutions.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to clients and regulators.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Technical writing

Regulatory knowledge

Excel

Word

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science or related field

Job description

Overview

As an Environmental (Scientist/Engineer) Assistant Project Manager for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC), you'll be a key part of project teams working to navigate today's complex environmental regulatory landscape, helping our commercial, manufacturing, institutional, and solid waste clients. You'll supervise junior scientists/engineers and lead project work to provide a variety of environmental services to our clients, such as Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, subsurface investigations, quarterly/annual reporting, and soil and water remediation projects.

Working with clients, contractors, and local regulatory officials, you will have the opportunity to impact the project lifecycle - from development of a conceptual approach, through site investigation planning and implementation, and through regulatory review and the remedial process.

This role offers the opportunity to advance your career by leading and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams of engineers, scientists, and technical specialists on complex and impactful projects. You will play a key leadership role by mentoring staff-level technical professionals, fostering their professional development, and helping shape technical excellence across the organization. In addition to building and strengthening client relationships, you will gain extensive project management experience by developing and managing project scopes, schedules, and budgets for complex assignments. Success in this position provides a clear pathway for increased technical, client-facing, and organizational leadership responsibilities, supporting both professional growth and long-term career advancement.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, or related field
• Professional Engineering License (P.E.) or Professional Geologist (PG), a plus
• Experience conducting Environmental Site Assessments (Phase I & II ESAs) associated with due diligence for real estate transactions. ASTM E1527-21 training, a plus
• Working knowledge of state and federal environmental regulations (e.g., RCRA, Act 2, CERCLA, CWA, etc.)
• Practical experience with completing environmental site assessments and investigations, and ability to interpret data, communicate findings from site assessment activities to clients, and make recommendations relevant to project objectives
• Strong professional communication and technical writing skills
• Working knowledge for Microsoft Excel and Word
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training a plus

About Us

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community – focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite – focused on helping professionals early in their career to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA – focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women – focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!

We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you – that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.

CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.

CEC is an equal opportunity. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.