Environmental Manager

Socotec; Phoenixville (Chester County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Socotec seeks a Senior Environmental Manager to lead the Environmental Department, oversee projects from inception to completion, and ensure compliance with environmental regulations and standards across remediation, investigations, permitting, and site monitoring.

This in-office role requires strong leadership, client coordination, technical report writing, mentoring of junior staff, and the ability to develop proposals and win new work, including PennDOT projects in PA, MD, and DE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil (Environmental) Engineering or Environmental Science required; Master's preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of environmental engineering/oversight experience.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and standards.
• Proven ability to lead projects, manage staff, and deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Lead Environmental Department and staff oversight.
• Manage projects from inception to completion within scope, budget, and schedule.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and industry standards.
• Conduct environmental assessments, investigations, and feasibility studies.
• Develop and implement environmental management plans.
• Mentor junior staff and provide technical guidance.
• Prepare reports, proposals, and presentations.
• Collaborate with clients, cross-functional teams, and stakeholders.
• Stay current on regulations and industry trends.
• Assist in business development and proposal generation with clients.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Environmental engineering

Regulatory compliance

Team mentorship

Communication

PA/NJ/DE project experience

Technical reports

Education

Bachelor's in Civil (Environmental) Eng / Environmental Science

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

GIS

AutoCAD

Job description

We seek a Senior-Level Environmental Manager, preferably with a Professional Engineering license to lead and manage our Environmental Department and associated projects, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and standards. This opportunity will be an exciting step for a professional looking to further develop a successful career. This position works closely with outside Clients and Corporate Principals and Project Managers. In addition, this position provides oversight to staff in developing remediation specifications and plans, investigations, monitoring, facility compliance, permitting, processes, storm water management, erosion and sedimentation controls, wetland identification, hazardous wastes, and other environmental activities. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in environmental engineering, project management, and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Environmental Department and Staff.
• Lead and manage environmental/engineering projects from inception to completion ensuring projects meet established scope, budget, schedule, and quality.
• Ensure projects comply with environmental regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Conduct and/or manage tasks associated with environmental assessments and impact studies, environmental investigations, site inspections, and feasibility studies.
• Develop and implement environmental management plans.
• Coordinate with other Corporate Departments regarding project management and staff workload and priorities.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior environmental professionals, Engineers, CAD Technicians, Designers, and other Staff.
• Prepare and review technical reports, proposals, and presentations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, clients, and stakeholders.
• Stay updated on industry trends, regulations, and technological advancements.
• Participate on the AEG Corporate Management Team and spearhead Environmental Department Business Development as part of the Corporate Marketing Team.
• Develop proposals resulting in the award of work with new and existing clients as well as bundle-sell with Managers of other Corporate Departments.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Civil (Environmental) Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).

Experience/Training

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Environmental Engineering/oversight.
• Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering complex projects.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and standards.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in relevant software and tools.
• Experience working on PennDOT projects, as well as other Agencies within Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware.

Required Licenses/Certificates/Registrations

• Valid Pennsylvania Driver's License.
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification preferred.
• Professional certification (e.g., PE, PG, CHMM, QEP) is preferred.

Physical Demands of Job

In accordance with OSHA and other federal workplace regulations, an Environmental Manager is expected to complete the following duties: I. In a standard workday, ranging from 8-12 hours in length, this job requires a combination of the physical ability to:

• Sit/stand up to 8 hours;
• Walk up to 4 hours; and
• Roundtrip travel up to 6 hours.

II. Physical actions may include fieldwork using hands, arms, bending, squatting, and reaching consisting of: LIFT or CARRY and PUSH or PULL up to 50 pounds.

This Job Description is designed to accurately reflect job duties. However, the above information may not be all-inclusive and other job-related duties may be required. Reasonable accommodation(s) that do not cause an undue hardship on the Company will be considered as required by local, state, or federal law.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• QA oversight and mentoring role within a growing and expanding organization.
• Opportunity to help build and expand a professional environmental practice.
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary work environment.
• Professional growth and long-term career advancement.

For more information, please visit www.socotec.us

Job Type: Full-Time, in office, primarily

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.