Environmental Project Manager

PPM Consultants; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PPM Consultants seeks an Environmental Project Manager to lead projects under Florida’s Petroleum Restoration Program (PRP). You will oversee environmental remediation efforts, coordinate technical teams and regulators, and ensure timely, within-budget project delivery.

The role requires 5+ years managing remediation projects, strong technical writing, and travel across Florida. This is a hands-on consulting position with growth opportunities in client development and team leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience managing environmental remediation projects.
• Direct experience with Florida PRP projects and FDEP regulations.
• Strong technical writing, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, and client deliverables.
• Valid driver’s license with ability to travel to project sites throughout Florida.

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental assessment and remediation projects under Florida’s PRP framework.
• Coordinate activities including site assessments, source removal, remedial action planning, groundwater monitoring, and system operations/maintenance.
• Prepare and review technical reports, work plans, proposals, and cost estimates.
• Ensure compliance with FDEP regulations and PRP requirements.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, invoicing, and subcontractors.
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients, regulators, and stakeholders.
• Lead, mentor, and support junior technical staff.
• Support business development initiatives and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Technical writing

Client management

Budgeting

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Join a Team Making a Lasting Environmental Impact

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Environmental Project Manager to lead and support projects within Florida’s Petroleum Restoration Program (PRP). This role is ideal for an environmental professional who thrives in a fast-paced consulting environment and brings strong technical expertise in petroleum site assessment, remediation, regulatory compliance, and client management.

The successful candidate will oversee environmental projects from initiation through closure while coordinating technical teams, subcontractors, regulatory agencies, and clients to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage environmental assessment and remediation projects under Florida’s PRP framework
• Coordinate and oversee activities including:
  • Site assessments
  • Source removal
  • Remedial action planning
  • Groundwater monitoringRemediation system operations and maintenance
  • Site closure activities
• Prepare and review technical reports, work plans, proposals, and cost estimates
• Ensure compliance with Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) regulations and PRP requirements
• Manage project schedules, budgets, invoicing, and subcontractors
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, regulators, and project stakeholders
• Lead, mentor, and support junior technical staff
• Support business development initiatives and maintain strong client relationships

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience managing environmental remediation projects
• Direct experience with Florida PRP projects and FDEP regulations
• Strong technical writing, communication, and organizational skills
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, and client deliverables
• Valid driver’s license with ability to travel to project sites throughout Florida

Preferred

• Florida Professional Geologist (PG) or Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Experience with petroleum remediation technologies
• Knowledge of CTS, ATC, SRCO, and related Florida petroleum restoration programs
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification