Environmental Project Manager

Stantec; Charlottesville (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec Government Services in Charlottesville, VA is seeking an Environmental Project Manager to lead and participate in environmental compliance projects for government and commercial clients. You will manage interdisciplinary teams, develop project budgets, review deliverables, and ensure schedules and budgets are met while fostering strong client relations.

The role requires travel up to 25% and a strong background in audits, SPCC/Stormwater planning, and regulatory programs, with a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's and/or Master's in Environmental Science or Environmental Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Geology, or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience with environmental compliance audits/inspections and managing projects.
• Certified Professional Environmental Auditor (CPEA), CHMM, PMP or ISO 14001 Lead Auditor Training highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Carry out project management for environmental compliance projects, including budgets, client relations, and managing personnel and subcontractors.
• Identify business opportunities and potential clients for environmental compliance services.
• Provide environmental compliance consulting (e.g., SPCC Plans, Stormwater, permit applications) to government and commercial clients.
• Work with an interdisciplinary team to provide audit services across the U.S.
• Serve as an environmental auditor evaluating facilities for regulatory compliance.
• Develop findings, recommendations, and corrective actions to mitigate hazards across environmental media.
• Perform QA/QC for deliverables like audit findings and environmental management plans.
• Collaborate with professionals from other business units to provide services.
• Must reside within commuting distance of Charlottesville, VA or be willing to relocate and maintain in-office presence.

Skills

Project management

Environmental compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Audit experience

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Environmental Science/Engineering

Job description

Your Opportunity

Stantec Government Services (GS) is seeking an Environmental Project Manager to both lead and participate in environmental compliance projects for government and commercial clients. The successful candidate will be able to manage interdisciplinary personnel to conduct environmental compliance projects, support a variety of environmental compliance project pursuits, and will possess the technical background and communication skills necessary to develop and review project deliverables. This position requires a consistent in-office presence to promote employee engagement, strengthen client relationships, and support successful business operations and project delivery.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Carry out project management for environmental compliance projects, including developing project budgets, maintaining good client relations, managing project personnel including subcontractors, and respecting budgets and deadlines as agreed in our service offers.
• Participate in the overall development of environmental compliance services by identifying business opportunities and potential clients.
• Provide environmental compliance consulting services (e.g., development of SPCC Plans and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans, initial and renewal of permit applications, corrective action support) to both government and commercial clients.
• Work with an interdisciplinary environmental compliance team to provide audit services across the U.S.
• Serve as an environmental auditor to evaluate diverse facility types for compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory standards.
• Assist with the development of findings, recommendations, and corrective actions to mitigate environmental hazards across various environmental media, including but not limited to, air emissions, potable water, water pollution control, hazardous materials management, solid and hazardous waste management, and toxic substances control.
• Perform Quality Assurance/Quality Control for project deliverables such as audit findings, monthly/quarterly progress reports, and environmental management plans.
• Collaborate internally with professionals from other business units to provide environmental compliance services.
• Must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of Stantec GS’ Charlottesville, Virginia office, or be willing to relocate to the Charlottesville area, and maintain a regular in-office presence to support collaboration with employees, clients, and business operations.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Knowledge of environmental regulatory standards and programs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with clients, team members, and subcontractors
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background check, as well as a pre-employment physical and drug screen
• Ability and willingness to travel at least 25% of the time

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Environmental Science or Environmental Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Geology, or related field
• At least 5 years of experience with performing environmental compliance audits and inspections, supporting compliance with applicable Federal, state, and local regulatory standards, and managing environmental compliance projects
• Certified Professional Environmental Auditor (CPEA), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), Project Management Professional (PMP), ISO 14001 Lead Auditor Training, or other environmental management certification highly desired

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.

Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.