Remote/Hybrid, Brownfield Redevelopment Project Manager at Work Staff Auburn Hills, MI

Work Staff; Auburn Hills (MI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Profit sharing

Hybrid schedule

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Tuition Assistance

Fitness reimbursement

Job summary

Work Staff in Auburn Hills, MI is hiring a Remote/Hybrid Brownfield Redevelopment Project Manager. The role combines in-office collaboration (2–3 days/week) with remote work, standard hours 8am–5pm, and local travel.

Requires 5+ years PM and 5–10 years Brownfield experience, a BS in Environmental Science/Engineering, and strong regulatory knowledge. The position offers $121,000–$130,000 yearly plus up to 15% bonus, relocation assistance, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years direct Brownfield redevelopment experience, including Phase I and Phase II site assessments and remediation.
• At least 5 years of project management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations (EPA, CERCLA, state Brownfield programs).
• Stable work history with demonstrated client relationship management and project delivery success.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of redevelopment projects, including site assessment, remediation, design, and construction.
• Advise clients and municipalities on redevelopment incentives.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations, including EPA, CERCLA, and state Brownfield programs.
• Collaborate with public and private stakeholders, including developers, local governments, community groups, and environmental consultants.
• Lead and/or provide support for the development of project proposals.
• Develop and manage project budgets, track costs, and monitor schedules to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Define project tasks, schedule, and resource requirements.
• Identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and resolve issues as they arise.
• Establishes goals for the projects and assists with achievement of QA/QC goals.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams to achieve project objectives.
• Provide ongoing communication with the client related to the project.
• Prepare client-billing information and manage collections on outstanding balances.
• Identify additional scope and revenue opportunities and participate in business development.
• Mentor staff and cultivate strong client relationships.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Brownfield redevelopment

Project management

Client relations

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science/Engineering

Job description

Remote/Hybrid, Brownfield Redevelopment Project Manager job at Work Staff. Auburn Hills, MI.

Today we are hiring a Remote/Hybrid, Brownfield Redevelopment Project Manager for our team in Auburn Hills, MI.

This role offers a Hybrid work model (2-3 days in office per week in the Auburn Hills, MI office and the rest remote, with standard work hours of 8am-5pm). This position is a Mid senior level with 5 years of experience and a Bachelor degree in Project Management, The industry is in Healthcare, Environmental Services.

We are hiring for 1 position and the salary range is $121,000-$130,000 yrly. We will offer limited assistance for relocation for new hires as well.

Summary

• The engineering firm has been doing environmental consulting, engineering, and remediation services since 1985.
• The Project Manager is responsible for managing environmental site assessments, remediation activities, redevelopment efforts, and incentives, while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, client expectations, and sustainability goals.

Must Have

• 5–10 years of direct Brownfield redevelopment experience, including Phase I and Phase II site assessments and remediation.
• At least 5 years of project management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations (EPA, CERCLA, state Brownfield programs).
• Stable work history with demonstrated client relationship management and project delivery success.

Nice to Have

• Experience advising clients and municipalities on redevelopment incentives.
• Business development and proposal-writing experience.
• Proven mentoring skills for junior staff.
• Familiarity with financial management—budgets, cost tracking, and collections.

Additional Information

• Work Model: hybrid work schedule (2–3 days in office every week, remaining remote)
• Working hours/schedule: Mon–Fri, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. with overtime as needed; local travel to job sites required
• Salary range: $120K – $130K plus bonus up to 15%.
• Relocation: Limited relocation assistance available (potential sign-on bonus)
• Benefits: 401k and Profit Sharing, Hybrid schedule, Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-term, Long-term disability, and Life Insurance - Health kicks in on the first of the month following 30 days of employment, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Paid Volunteer Time Off, Tuition Assistance, Fitness Reimbursement

Responsibilities

• Manages all phases of the redevelopment projects, including site assessment, remediation, design, and construction.
• Advises clients and municipalities on redevelopment incentives.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations, including EPA, CERCLA, and state Brownfield programs.
• Collaborates with public and private stakeholders, including developers, local governments, community groups, and environmental consultants.
• Leads and/or provides support for the development of project proposals.
• Develops and manages project budgets, tracks costs, and monitors schedules to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Defines project tasks, schedule, and resource requirements.
• Identifies project risks, develops mitigation strategies, and resolves issues as they arise.
• Establishes goals for the projects and assists with achievement of QA/QC goals.
• Leads multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, environmental scientists, planners, and contractors, to achieve project objectives.
• Provides on-going communication with the client related to the project.
• Prepares client-billing information on assigned projects and manages collections on outstanding accounts receivable balances.
• Identifies additional scope and revenue opportunities that relate to the project and participates in business development activities.
• Mentors PEA Group staff and cultivates strong working relationships with clients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies and Personal Attributes

• Demonstrated ability to manage staff and multi-discipline projects.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with clients possesses the desire to develop new clients, and expand the services of existing clients.
• Effective written/ verbal communication and independent judgment.
• Self-Motivated with the ability to motivate others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to function effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to work on several projects concurrently, prioritize workload, and cope with tight timelines to meet all deadlines without compromising quality.
• Good mentoring skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks efficiently.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong understanding of financial management.
• Well-developed conflict resolution skills and ability to focus on client satisfaction.
• Possesses the ability to change focus quickly during a typical day.