Environmental Project Manager - (LSP)

VHB; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking an Environmental Project Manager to lead impactful site assessments and remediation projects. This role offers the chance to work collaboratively with a passionate team dedicated to enhancing communities and improving environmental stewardship. You'll manage project scopes, budgets, and schedules while mentoring junior staff and ensuring compliance with regulations. Join a company that values diversity and provides opportunities for professional growth, all while making a positive impact on the environment.

Benefits

Flexible, hybrid workplace

Best-in-class benefits

Focus on learning and development

Diverse and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• 11+ years of environmental consulting experience required.
• Licensed Site Professional certification is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental site assessments and remediation projects.
• Prepare and review technical reports and remediation plans.
• Mentor junior staff and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Site Assessment

Data Analysis

Remediation Techniques

Communication Skills

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science

Master’s degree in related field

Job description

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

Licensed Site Professional/Project Manager

VHB’s Site Investigation & Remediation team is seeking an Environmental Project Manager - Licensed Site Professional (LSP) to join our Watertown, Massachusetts office. At VHB we are passionate about making meaningful contributions to the world through the work that we do. If you’re interested in making a positive impact, opportunities to grow personally and professionally, and making smart new friends – we’d love to have you join us.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage environmental site assessments and remediation projects.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Supervise/coordinate field activities including sampling, data collection, and site monitoring.
• Prepare and review technical reports and remediation plans.
• Provide expert guidance on environmental issues and site conditions.
• Stay current with local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
• Serve as primary client contact, providing updates and addressing concerns.
• Maintain strong client relationships and support business development efforts.
• Mentor junior staff and provide technical guidance.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Participate in internal training and professional development.
• Provide Quality Assurance (QA) review and quality control (QC) during project lifecycle and in accordance with VHB quality standards.

Skills & Abilities

• Experience working on contaminated sites throughout Massachusetts including interaction with state regulators (MassDEP)
• Strong knowledge of site assessment/characterization, soil and groundwater management, data analysis, remediation techniques, and risk assessment is required
• Ability to make sound decisions regarding regulatory applicability and respond to clients in an efficient manner
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental or related science, geology, civil or environmental engineering, or related field. Masters Preferred.
• 11+ years of professional environmental/remediation consulting experience
• Licensed Site Professional certification required
• Other professional licensure (Professional Geologist, Professional Engineer, etc.) and experience with other New England regulatory programs a plus
• Current OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER training
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel as needed.

We are VHB!We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiatingemployee experience, which includes:

• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
• Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
• Focus on learning, development, and career growth
• Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join us!

VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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