Project Manager, Environmental Construction

EnSafe; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-Owned ESOP

Career development & wellness

Safety-first culture

Job summary

EnSafe/GR2 is seeking two full-time Project Manager, Environmental Construction to join our Hartford, CT and Dallas, TX offices. You will lead industrial decommissioning, cleaning, and remediation projects from mobilization through closeout, coordinating field teams, subcontractors, and clients.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years in environmental, industrial, remediation, or construction management, strong leadership and safety focus, and travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience managing environmental, industrial, remediation, or construction-related projects.
• Experience with industrial decommissioning and cleaning projects.
• Experience managing scope, budgets, schedules, field resources, and subcontractors.
• Experience developing estimates, proposals, bids, and change orders.
• Proven ability to build client relationships and manage expectations.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and remediation practices.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Experience managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to travel 30–50% including overnight travel.
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification with current 8-Hour Refresher.
• Ability to wear PPE and pass respirator fit tests.
• Ability to walk, climb, and work at heights or in confined spaces.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Supervise field crews and subcontractors on decommissioning, remediation, demolition, and cleaning projects.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, and staffing from mobilization through closeout.
• Develop cost estimates and support proposals, bids, change orders, and project planning activities.
• Serve as the primary client contact for project communications, progress updates, and issue resolution.
• Lead project meetings and coordinate activities among clients, subcontractors, and field personnel.
• Enforce site-specific health and safety plans and conduct daily safety briefings.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Oversee waste characterization, handling, transportation, and disposal activities.
• Prepare project reports, field documentation, and closeout deliverables.
• Monitor project financial performance, including costs, schedules, and resource utilization.
• Mentor field personnel and support business development through strong client relationships.

Skills

Environmental construction

Project management

Leadership

Budget management

Safety compliance

Field operations

Client relationships

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Environmental Science / Construction Management

Job description

Do you like working with different project teams in a fast-paced environment? Are you interested in joining an organization focused on making a positive impact? If so, we'd like to talk with you about growing with us.

We are currently seeking two (2) full-time Project Manager, Environmental Construction to join EnSafe/GR2 in our Hartford, CT and Dallas, TX offices. This is an excellent opportunity to join and grow EnSafe, getting involved in a variety of projects for a diverse range of clients across the globe.

GR2 is a wholly owned subsidiary of EnSafe our teams deliver technical, regulated work where safety, quality, and client trust come first.

As the Project Manager, Environmental Construction, you will be responsible for leading industrial decommissioning, cleaning, and remediation projects from beginning to end, for EnSafe/GR2 clients. This role oversees project execution, hands-on field operations and supervision, subcontractors, budgets, schedules, safety, and client relationships to ensure successful project outcomes. EnSafe emphasizes empowering staff to practice our profession passionately and without limitations.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Supervise field crews and subcontractors on industrial decommissioning, remediation, demolition support, and industrial cleaning projects.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and staffing from mobilization through closeout.
• Develop cost estimates and support proposals, bids, change orders, and project planning activities.
• Serve as the primary client contact for project communications, progress updates, and issue resolution.
• Lead project meetings and coordinate activities among clients, subcontractors, and field personnel.
• Enforce site-specific health and safety plans and conduct daily safety briefings.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Oversee waste characterization, handling, transportation, and disposal activities.
• Prepare project reports, field documentation, and closeout deliverables.
• Monitor project financial performance, including costs, schedules, and resource utilization.
• Mentor field personnel and support business development through strong client relationships.

Skills/Experience

Minimum Skills and Requirements:

• 5-10 years of experience managing environmental, industrial, remediation, or construction-related projects.
• Demonstrated experience with industrial decommissioning and industrial cleaning projects.
• Experience managing project scope, budgets, schedules, field resources, and subcontractors.
• Experience developing project estimates, proposals, bids, and change orders.
• Proven ability to build client relationships and manage client expectations.
• Working knowledge of environmental regulations, remediation practices, and field operations.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to travel to project sites, typically 30-50% of the time including overnight travel as required.
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification with current 8-Hour Refresher.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including respiratory protection, and pass a respirator fit test and medical clearance.
• Ability to walk, climb, and work at heights or in confined spaces with proper controls, and to lift up-to 50 pounds.
• Must be comfortable with field work on active and inactive industrial facilities in all weather conditions.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Skills

• OSHA 30-Hour Construction and/or HAZWOPER Supervisor certification.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar project management credential.
• Experience with asbestos, lead-based paint, PCB, or other hazardous materials abatement projects.
• Familiarity with RCRA, CERCLA, and state remediation programs in Texas and/or Connecticut.
• Experience supporting federal, Department of Defense (DoD), or other government clients.
• Experience with PFAS/PFOA investigation and remediation projects.
• Experience overseeing waste characterization, transportation, and disposal activities.
• Experience supporting environmental remediation, demolition, or environmental construction projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Construction Management, or a related field.

Why Join EnSafe?

• Employee-Owned Advantage EnSafe is 100% employee-owned, with an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) since 1997. That means when EnSafe succeeds, you succeed too, turning company growth directly into shared rewards.
• Commitment to Growth and Wellness The company supports personalized career development, mentorship, and employee wellness initiatives such as health tracking tools.
• Purpose-Driven Work EnSafe's mission focuses on impactful environmental, health, and safety consulting—making a real difference in communities and is backed by its long-standing technical credibility.
• Safety as a Value, Not Just a Service Safety is deeply embedded in our culture, prioritizing employee well-being in addition to helping clients maintain compliance. We stress that "safety is part of everything we do."
• A Culture of Freedom & Ownership At EnSafe, our career philosophy is built on freedom. The freedom to take initiative, achieve your goals, and shape your own career path Employees are encouraged to pursue growth in a flexible, entrepreneurial environment.
• Challenging, Creative Work Workdays at EnSafe are anything but ordinary, fast-paced, dynamic, and filled with opportunities to tackle projects in environmental consulting, health & safety, engineering, and technology. Every day calls for creativity, innovation, and agile problem-solving.

Actual compensation for this position in Connecticut will be based on a variety of factors, including education, related work experience, certifications, skills, and current market conditions.

Connecticut Salary Range

$70,000 - $95,000 USD

About EnSafe

EnSafe began as a two-person firm in 1980, navigating complex regulatory compliance issues on behalf of our clients. We nurture our people with growth and development opportunities. We build enduring, trustful relationships with each of our clients, with a focus on high ethical and safety standards. We build this reputation by attracting high-quality people and retaining them for the long term.

At EnSafe, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at our company.

EnSafe is committed to being an EEO employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age (except for bona fide occupational qualifications), sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military or veteran status, any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, or association with a person on the basis on one or more of the foregoing.

Check us out on the web at www.ensafe.com

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