Environmental Project Manager

Verdantas LLC; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 76,500 - 93,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Environment

Paid Parental Leave

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off + Holidays

Job summary

Verdantas LLC is seeking an Environmental Project Manager based in Middletown, CT. In this role, you will coordinate and oversee due diligence assessments and environmental monitoring for a variety of clients. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5-10 years of relevant experience are essential. The position offers a flexible work environment and comprehensive benefits.

The successful candidate will have strong project management skills and the ability to maintain client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in site investigation and remediation.
• 2-6 years of project management experience with a proven success record.
• Strong knowledge of Connecticut environmental laws and federal laws.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage due diligence assessments and reporting activities.
• Maintain working relationships with peers and clients.
• Track project budgets and evaluate project profitability.

Skills

Site investigation and remediation

Environmental regulations

Project management

Technical writing

Client management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in geology or related discipline

Tools

Various environmental sampling techniques

Data analysis software

Job description

Verdantas is seeking an Environmental Project Manager to support our growing team in Middletown, CT.

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 (e.g., Connecticut Transfer Act, Remediation Standard Regulations, Release‑Based Cleanup Program, Toxic Substances Control Act) and guidance (e.g., CTDEEP Site Characterization Guidance Document).
• 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.
• 5-10 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.
• LEP or on track to obtain LEP licensure is preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of Connecticut environmental laws, regulations, and general practices; strong knowledge of federal laws preferred; experience in ASTM/AAI transactional due diligence.
• 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, and 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.
• Ability to adapt and maintain flexibility in the dynamic environment of a growing corporation.
• 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 starts at $85,000 annually and may increase based on experience and licensure.

Benefits

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

Verdantas is an EOE race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet.