Senior Environmental Project Lead — Hybrid (Nashville)

GHD; Franklin (TN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD is seeking a Senior Environmental Project Manager in Nashville, TN, to lead environmental consulting efforts, guide project strategy, and mentor staff across regulatory and technical disciplines.

The role emphasizes managing client relationships, coordinating multidisciplinary projects, and developing proposals. A long track record in environmental permitting, remediation, and data interpretation is expected, with flexibility for travel and a hybrid office schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science or related field.
• Professional licensure (PE or PG) highly regarded.
• 15+ years in environmental consulting including permitting, remediation, site assessments, report writing, data management and interpretation.
• Willingness to travel for client meetings.
• HAZWOPER certification a plus.
• Experience coordinating multiple tasks in a consulting environment.

Responsibilities

• Management of client portfolio for a major oil and gas client.
• Preparation and technical review of correspondence, project proposals, reports, work plans, and project specifications.
• Interpretation/evaluation of environmental regulations at federal, state, and local levels.
• Data compilation, reduction, and interpretation.
• Development of business opportunities.
• Mentorship of staff.

Skills

Project management

Regulatory strategy

Client relationship management

Staff mentoring

Attention to detail

Willing to travel

Education

Bachelors/Masters in Environmental Engineering or related field

Job description

GHD is seeking a Senior Environmental Project Manager in Nashville, TN, to lead environmental consulting efforts, guide project strategy, and mentor staff across regulatory and technical disciplines.

The role emphasizes managing client relationships, coordinating multidisciplinary projects, and developing proposals. A long track record in environmental permitting, remediation, and data interpretation is expected, with flexibility for travel and a hybrid office schedule.