Environmental Project Manager

Environmental Project Manager; Bridgewater Township (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; 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 seeks an Environmental Project Manager to lead due diligence, environmental monitoring, and reporting for diverse commercial real estate, industrial, and public sector projects in New Jersey. The role emphasizes client relationships, scope development, and ensuring project profitability, with guidance on regulatory compliance and sustainability goals.

The candidate will supervise staff, coordinate with vendors, and deliver high-quality technical reports, while staying current with

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of site investigation and remediation experience
• 2-6 years of project management experience
• Strong knowledge of NJ environmental laws and regulations
• Experience with proposal preparation and technical writing
• Experience with site characterization and remediation technologies
• Proven ability to manage staff, subcontractors, and clients
• Commitment to safety and use of digital tools

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and manage due diligence, environmental monitoring, and reporting for multiple projects
• Develop scopes of work and proposals with clients and vendors
• Manage field staff, subcontractors, and stakeholders to meet schedules and budgets
• Track project budgets and profitability
• Train, supervise, and mentor project staff
• Prepare and review reports demonstrating site model development and technical writing
• Apply NJDEP and CSRR guidance and state/federal regulations
• Maintain knowledge of environmental regulations, technologies, and practices
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving and ownership of high-quality results

Skills

Project management

Client relations

Budget management

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelors in geology/hydrogeology/environmental science/engineering

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:

• Plan, coordinate, and manage all aspects of due diligence assessment, environmental monitoring, and reporting activities for multiple projects in a diverse portfolio of commercial real estate, industrial, institutional, and public sector clients
• Establish and maintain working relationships with peers, junior staff, clients, and vendors to develop scopes of work, written proposals, and final deliverables
• Manage field and peer staff, subcontractors, client representatives, and other stakeholders to develop and meet project schedules, milestones, and financial goals for successful project completion
• Successfully manage and track project budgets and evaluate project profitability
• Train, supervise, and mentor project staff
• Prepare, oversee, and review reports that demonstrate sound conceptual site model development, technical writing, and critical thinking skills
• Utilize knowledge of key State and federal regulations (i.e., Administrative Requirements for the Remediation of Contaminated Sites, Remediation Standards, Technical Requirements for Site Remediation, etc.) and NJDEP CSRR Guidance Documents
• Maintain current knowledge of environmental regulations, technologies, and practices
• Demonstrate strong problem‑solving skills and a sense of pride, ownership, and commitment to contributing to high‑quality end results for our clients

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in geology, hydrogeology, environmental science, environmental engineering, or a related discipline
• 4-8 years of experience in site investigation and remediation, with 2-6 years of project management experience, including proven success in developing and managing project scopes, proposals, timelines, budgets, staffing, and associated deliverables
• Strong working knowledge of New Jersey environmental laws, regulations, and general practices; experience in ASTM transactional due diligence strongly preferred
• Experience with proposal preparation accompanied by strong technical writing skills
• Demonstrated experience with site characterization, environmental sampling techniques, methodologies (soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, soil vapor, indoor air, etc.), data analysis, remediation technologies, etc.
• Demonstrated success working on a variety of projects and for a variety of clients
• Desire to work in a collaborative environment, including active participation in office meetings and working groups, as well as willingness to work with regional or company-wide staff from all levels
• Demonstrated ability for client satisfaction, including strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience managing staff, subcontractors, and client representatives
• Proven approach to hold workplace safety in the highest regard, and the ability to abide by company health and safety procedures and initiatives
• Proficiency, adaptability, and the ability to inspire the use of various software, technology, and digital tools

Salary Range:

The compensation range for this position is $100,000 - $120,000, with final compensation determined based on years of experience, qualifications, and licensing status.

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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