Environmental Project Manager

Verdantas; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Environment

Paid Parental Leave

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off + Holidays

Job summary

Verdantas, a leader in environmental consulting, seeks an experienced Senior Environmental Consultant in Akron, OH. You will manage projects from scoping to completion, lead Phase II ESAs, and guide sampling across soil, groundwater, surface water, and related media.

You will prepare technical reports, permits, and regulatory approvals, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with clients and regulators. Ohio-specific knowledge and strong writing skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of environmental consulting experience.
• 2+ years of project management experience.
• Knowledge of Ohio VAP, BUSTR, RCRA, CERCLA, TSCA.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from scoping through completion with quality, schedule, and budget oversight.
• Oversee Phase II Environmental Site Assessments.
• Direct collection of soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, soil vapor, and stormwater samples.
• Prepare technical reports, permits, and regulatory approvals.
• Mentor junior staff and serve as a client contact.
• Support business development and proposals.

Skills

Environmental consulting experience

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Client communication

Mentorship and leadership

Technical writing

Education

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

Job description

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose!

At Verdantas, we're redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure.

Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don't just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future.

Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world.

Ready to shape the future of resilient communities?

What You'll Do:

• Manage projects from scoping through completion, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget performance.
• Oversee and conduct Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs).
• Direct soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, soil vapor, and stormwater sampling.
• Prepare technical reports, permits, and regulatory approvals.
• Serve as a key client contact and mentor junior staff.
• Support business development and proposal efforts.
• Regulatory-facing expertise and leadership, preferably with Ohio EPA and ODNR.
• Experience with Ohio VAP, RCRA, CERCLA, TSCA, and BUSTR frameworks
• Phase II ESA leadership, environmental sampling, and compliance-driven project work
• Mentorship, staff supervision, and project/program oversight elements layered into responsibilities

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering, or related field
• 7+ years of environmental consulting experience
• 2+ years of project management experience
• Knowledge of oil and gas industry standards, preference with orphan well experience.
• Knowledge of civil engineering construction projects and the ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, contractors, clients, and regulatory agencies throughout project execution.
• Knowledge of Ohio VAP, and BUSTRwith an understanding of RCRA, CERCLA, TSCA
• Strong communicationand technical writing skills
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER preferred

Salary Range:

The starting salary range for this position is $100,000 per year, with final compensation determined based on qualifications, experience, and certifications.

Benefits:

• Flexible Work Environment
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off + Holidays

Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance - regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.

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