Project Environmental Engineer

Lord and Winter; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm is looking for an Environmental Project Manager in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The role involves leading and managing environmental projects, ensuring quality deliverables, and maintaining client relationships. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and experience in environmental engineering or natural resources management. This position offers a full-time opportunity for a professional eager to drive initiatives and mentor junior staff within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience managing environmental projects across at least two areas.
• Ability to work independently in a hybrid/virtual environment.
• Strong organizational and team leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage environmental projects ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Serve as primary client contact maintaining strong communication.
• Prepare proposals, budgets, and schedules.

Skills

Project management

Client management

Environmental Engineering

Natural Resources

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Master’s degree in Natural or Physical Sciences

Job description

Environmental Project Manager

Company: Lord and Winter

Position Overview

Lord and Winter is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Environmental Project Manager to lead and manage environmental and natural resource projects across a diverse client base. This role is ideal for a professional with strong technical expertise, proven project management abilities, and experience working in multiple environmental service areas. The successful candidate will oversee projects from proposal through completion, manage client relationships, and support growth initiatives through effective sales and business development activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage environmental projects from conception to completion, ensuring high-quality deliverables, regulatory compliance, and on‑time performance.
• Environmental Engineering
• Natural Resources (wetland assessments, habitat evaluations, permitting)
• Serve as primary client contact, maintaining strong communication and delivering exceptional service.
• Prepare proposals, scopes of work, budgets, and schedules.
• Coordinate and lead multidisciplinary project teams.
• Provide technical expertise, field oversight, and quality control reviews.
• Ensure all work meets company standards, industry best practices, and environmental regulations.
• Actively participate in business development and sales activities to support company growth.
• Mentor junior staff and support internal professional development efforts.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Master’s degree in Natural or Physical Sciences.
• Demonstrated experience managing environmental projects across at least two of the following areas:
• Environmental Engineering
• Natural Resources
• Strong organizational, communication, and team leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently in a hybrid/virtual environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE), Professional Geologist (PG), or Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) credential.
• Experience in client management, sales, or business development.
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local environmental regulations in Florida.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology