Environmental Project Manager

Civil & Environmental Consultants; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Environmental Project Manager to lead diverse environmental assessment and remediation projects. This role involves managing client relationships, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in project management and a passion for solving complex environmental challenges. Join a collaborative team that values professional growth, offers opportunities for ownership, and is committed to making a positive impact in the community. If you are ready to take your career to the next level while working on meaningful projects, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Matching 401(k)

Profit Sharing

Performance Bonus

Company Stock

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Professional Development

Work-Life Balance

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of experience managing environmental projects.
• Proficient in subsurface investigations and remediation plans.
• Knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental assessment and remediation projects.
• Develop new client relationships and mentor junior staff.
• Execute brownfield redevelopment and due diligence projects.

Skills

Environmental Project Management

Client Management

Communication Skills

Team Building

Regulatory Knowledge

Business Development

Subsurface Investigations

Environmental Due Diligence

Education

B.S. in Geology or Hydrogeology

M.S. in related field

Tools

Electronic Data Management Systems

Job description

Overview

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) continues to grow and expand. We have an excellent opportunity for an Environmental Project Manager to augment our established Environmental Practice in our Columbus, Ohio office. You will be responsible for managing environmental assessment and remediation projects for real estate, mining, power sector, manufacturing, and public sector clients; managing current clients and developing new clients, and mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Geology, Hydrogeology, or related field (M.S. a plus);
• Professional license preferred (Ohio Certified Professional, PG, or “in-training”);
• 5 to 10+ years’ experience executing and managing environmental projects under federal/state programs and industry standards;
• Proficient in scoping and managing subsurface investigations, as well as developing investigation and remediation work plans, corrective action plans and final reports;
• Experience managing and executing brownfield redevelopment/remediation projects;
• Experience managing and executing underground storage tank removal, assessment, and remediation projects;
• Knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations;
• Experience managing environmental due diligence projects, including Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments following ASTM guidelines;
• Strong management, team building, and interpersonal skills;
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills, including experience as client advocate in negotiations with state agencies;
• Experience with client management and business development activities; especially within the Midwestern United States;
• Experience with federal and state grants/funded work a plus;
• Proficient in electronic data management and tabulation;
• Experience with human health risk assessment a plus;
• Environmental Permitting/compliance and regulatory reporting program experience a plus.

About Us

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community – focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite – focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA – focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women – focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!

We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you – that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.

CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.

CEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.