Project Manager

SCS Engineers; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401K match

Annual bonus

PTO & parental leave

Health insurance

Job summary

SCS Engineers seeks an energetic Environmental Project Manager for our Charleston, SC office. Lead brownfield redevelopment projects, including Phase I/II ESAs, VCC/NRP-VCC support, and regulatory coordination with SCDES. Role includes mentorship, report preparation, and business development contributions.

The position emphasizes in-office work with opportunities for leadership growth and client-facing responsibilities in a dynamic environmental services team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, or related degree required.
• Experience: minimum 7 years in environmental consulting; field and office work.
• Experience in solid/hazardous waste management and groundwater assessments is a plus.
• Familiarity with water quality regulations and environmental assessment/remediation.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical direction and project coordination for brownfield redevelopment projects.
• Prepare and review technical reports and coordinate with SCDES and stakeholders.
• Mentor staff and support business development activities.
• Manage budgets, scopes of work, and client communications.

Skills

Phase I/II ESAs

VCC/NRP-VCC

Brownfield redevelopment

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Staff mentoring

Education

Civil/Environmental Eng

Geology/Env Science

Tools

OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER

Job description

SCS Engineers is seeking an energetic, forward-thinking Environmental Project Manager with a strong technical presence for our Charleston, South Carolina office. The successful candidate will manage complex brownfield assessment, cleanup, and redevelopment projects, with a particular focus on South Carolina’s Voluntary Cleanup Contract (VCC) Program. This position offers significant opportunities for leadership and growth within SCS. The Project Manager will provide leadership, direction, and coordination for regional projects and clients; support planning and business development initiatives with senior managers; mentor staff; and prepare and review technical reports.

This Project Manager will support a variety of environmental projects, with an emphasis on developer-led brownfield redevelopment in South Carolina. Typical assignments may include Phase I and Phase II ESAs; VCC/NRP-VCC application and contract support; baseline investigations; risk-based corrective measures; media management; vapor intrusion evaluation and mitigation; construction-phase environmental oversight; and coordination with SCDES through completion and long-term stewardship. This role is mostly in-office.

How you can make an impact

• Developing scopes of work and budgets, managing, and executing Phase I and II environmental site assessments, groundwater monitoring programs, soil and groundwater remedial actions, environmental compliance auditing and permitting, and related environmental services.
• Communicating with clients, third party and regulatory agents regarding project status, schedules and compliance issues.
• Ensuring adherence to client and corporate contract specifications in all activities including health, safety, security, and environment.
• Make decisions independently on engineering or scientific problems/ methods, represent the company in conferences to resolve important questions, and plans/coordinates work.
• Management of projects should include lead technical person, client contact, scheduling of personnel, and other management duties such as projecting manpower requirements, billing projections, invoicing, and accounts receivable management.
• Mentoring and development of staff
• Assisting Project Director by organizing and contributing to business development activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, or related degree required.
• Minimum 7 years of related experience required. Experience must include hands-on field and office-based activities in environmental consulting required.
• Specific experience in solid or hazardous waste management, industrial projects, groundwater assessments and landfill compliance monitoring/reporting is a plus.
• Must be well versed in water quality, environmental regulations and environmental assessment/remediation.
• Demonstrated experience in project development.
• Professional Certification (PE/PG/CIH) preferred and current OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training a plus.
• Valid driver’s license with a driving record in good standing required.

Pay Range

USD $110,000.00 – USD $130,000.00 /Yr.

Additional Information

Please note that our pay ranges are determined by several factors, including relevant experience, internal pay equity, and location. They do not include any of the amazing benefits of being an employee-owner, which are listed below.

SCS is building a world where environmental systems and infrastructure strengthen the health, safety and resilience of communities – from reducing methane emissions at landfills to producing alternative energy, from repurposing contaminated properties to sequestering carbon.

As a 100% employee-owned firm, we bring a long‑term perspective, personal ownership and shared success to everything we do. We live our values every day: We care. We are a team. We are tenacious.

Join us and be part of a team where your work has real impact – on the world and on your own growth.

As a growing firm, we offer excellent opportunities for career advancement and a comprehensive package, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
• 100% employer funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401K including employer match
• Annual Bonus Program
• Student Debt Employer Contribution Program
• Paid holidays, PTO and Paid Parental Leave

SCS Engineers is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). SCS provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disabled status.