Environmental Project Lead — Soil & Groundwater Remediation

Stantec; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec in Des Moines, Iowa is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead soil and groundwater remediation, environmental site assessment, and brownfield cleanup projects from our Des Moines office.

The ideal candidate will have 5 to 10 years of relevant experience managing contaminated-site investigation and remediation projects, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, working with regulatory agencies, and supporting clients through assessment, cleanup planning, implementation, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, geology, hydrogeology, environmental engineering, civil engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 5 to 10 years of progressive experience in environmental consulting, contaminated‑site investigation, remediation, brownfield redevelopment, or related environmental project work.
• Demonstrated experience managing soil and groundwater projects, including field programs, technical deliverables, budgets, schedules, and subcontractors.
• Working knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations applicable to contaminated sites, brownfields, petroleum releases, hazardous substances, and environmental due diligence.
• Experience preparing or reviewing Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, remedial action plans, regulatory reports, and client‑ready technical documents.
• Strong technical writing, verbal communication, organization, and client‑management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality, safety, and profitability.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites in Iowa and the surrounding region as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental investigation, remediation, and brownfield redevelopment projects, including scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, and client expectations.
• Plan and oversee Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, limited site investigations, subsurface investigations, soil and groundwater sampling programs, vapor intrusion evaluations, and remedial investigations.
• Develop and implement remedial strategies for contaminated soil, groundwater, and soil vapor, including excavation, in‑situ treatment, monitored natural attenuation, engineering controls, institutional controls, and long‑term monitoring.
• Prepare and review technical work plans, sampling and analysis plans, health and safety plans, quality assurance project plans, remedial action plans, closure reports, and regulatory submittals.
• Coordinate field activities involving drilling contractors, laboratories, surveyors, remediation contractors, subcontractors, and internal technical staff.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, regulators, local governments, property owners, developers, and other project stakeholders.
• Support brownfield cleanup and redevelopment projects, including due diligence, environmental liability evaluation, cleanup planning, grant‑supported assessment activities, and reuse planning.
• Evaluate environmental data, identify contamination sources and migration pathways, assess regulatory compliance, and recommend practical cleanup alternatives.
• Lead project meetings, prepare proposals, develop cost estimates, manage change orders, and support business development activities.
• Mentor junior staff and support a collaborative, safety‑focused, and quality‑driven project delivery culture.

Skills

Soil & groundwater

Regulatory compliance

Technical writing

Client management

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, geology, hydrogeology, environmental engineering, civil engineering, or related

Job description

Stantec in Des Moines, Iowa is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead soil and groundwater remediation, environmental site assessment, and brownfield cleanup projects from our Des Moines office.

The ideal candidate will have 5 to 10 years of relevant experience managing contaminated-site investigation and remediation projects, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, working with regulatory agencies, and supporting clients through assessment, cleanup planning, implementation, and