Environmental Project Manager

Verdantas; Akron, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Environment

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 is hiring in Ohio to lead environmental and oil/gas projects from scoping through completion, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget adherence. You will oversee Phase II ESAs, manage sampling across soils and waters, and prepare regulatory-compliant reports and permits.

As a client-facing leader, you will mentor junior staff and participate in business development, requiring strong communication, technical writing, and Ohio regulatory knowledge including VAP and BUSTR.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental and oil/gas projects from scoping through completion with quality, schedule, and budget control.
• Oversee Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) and sampling programs.
• Prepare technical reports, permits, and regulatory approvals.
• Serve as a key client contact and mentor junior staff.
• Support business development and proposal efforts.

Skills

Project management

Client coordination

Technical writing

Mentorship

Regulatory knowledge

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.**What You'll Do:*** Manage environmental and oil/gas 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* 5+ 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 BUSTR with an understanding of RCRA, CERCLA, TSCA* Strong communication and 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.***Verdantas is an EOE race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet**Your future starts here.Explore our open opportunities and find a role that not only matches your skills - but fuels your ambition. From innovative projects to collaborative teams, we offer careers where you can grow, make an impact, and do your best work.Take the next step, discover where you belong, and build something meaningful with us.**Your next opportunity is waiting - go find it and come grow with us!**For assistance filling out applications,.