Environmental Project Manager

Verdantas; Middletown (CT); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Environment

Paid Parental Leave

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Verdantas in Middletown, CT, seeks an Environmental Project Manager to lead a portfolio of environmental assessment and remediation projects. You’ll manage multidisciplinary teams, coordinate due diligence, regulatory compliance, and deliver high‑quality reports across commercial real estate, industrial, and public sector clients.

The role offers a hybrid work model, strong growth opportunities, and a culture focused on safety, collaboration, and impactful client service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in geology, hydrogeology, environmental science, environmental engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5-10 years of site investigation/remediation experience with 2-6 years in project management, including scope, timelines, budgets, staffing and deliverables.
• LEP licensure preferred or in progress.
• Strong knowledge of CT environmental laws/regulations; familiarity with federal laws; experience with due diligence.
• Experience with proposal preparation and strong technical writing skills.
• Experience with site characterization, sampling techniques, data analysis, and remediation technologies.
• Proven success working on diverse projects for various clients.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary environment; participate in office meetings and cross‑team initiatives.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills focused on client satisfaction.
• Experience managing staff, subcontractors, and client representatives.
• Adaptability in a growing organization and commitment to safety.
• Proficiency with software, technology, and digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and manage due diligence assessment, environmental monitoring, and reporting for multiple projects across diverse clients.
• Establish and maintain relationships with peers, staff, clients, and vendors to develop scopes of work and final deliverables.
• Manage field/peer staff, subcontractors, and stakeholders to meet schedules, milestones, and financial goals.
• Budget management and evaluation of project profitability.
• Train, supervise, and mentor project staff.
• Prepare and review reports demonstrating site model development and technical writing.
• Utilize knowledge of state/federal regulations (CT Transfer Act, RSR, RTCA, TSCA) and guidance (CTDEEP Site Characterization).
• Maintain current knowledge of environmental regulations and technologies.
• Demonstrate problem-solving and commitment to high-quality client results.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Technical writing

Environmental sampling

Proposal development

Education

Bachelors in geoscience

Job description

Hybrid

Middletown CT

Full time

R-100670

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?

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

In this role, you’ll work as part of a collaborative team with an established portfolio of active projects and a people‑first culture that values your well‑being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. You’ll manage a diverse mix of environmental assessment and remediation projects, ranging from fast‑paced challenges to multi‑year, complex remediation sites, giving you both variety and the opportunity to grow as a Project Manager.

A successful Project Manager in this role will demonstrate the ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary teams and drive complex projects, from initiation to completion, with clarity and purpose. They will possess strong analytical and technical skills and have a track record of producing high‑quality deliverables. They will embrace coaching, knowledge sharing, diverse perspectives, and foster a workplace where people thrive and ideas flourish.

Our Middletown office is a close‑knit, multidisciplinary group supported by a national team of over 2,200 professionals. You’ll be surrounded by technical experts in environmental science and engineering, along with peers and mentors to support your professional development.

Growth here isn’t a buzzword; it’s built into how we operate. Named the #1 Hot Firm in 2025 by Zweig Group , you’ll have the runway to build a fulfilling, sustainable career, not just another job.

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., the Connecticut Transfer Act, Remediation Standard Regulations, Release‑Based Cleanup Program, Toxic Substances Control Act, etc.) and guidance (i.e., 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, 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

• 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

• 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

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