Senior Environmental Project Lead: Remediation & Compliance

Metric Geo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Metric Geo is seeking a Senior Environmental Project Manager to lead a multidisciplinary environmental and hazardous materials division, delivering complex consulting services across site assessment, remediation, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise, outstanding client-facing skills, and a proven ability to mentor teams while driving quality, regulatory adherence, and fiscal performance in a dynamic practice.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in environmental consulting.
• Degree in environmental science, engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Professional licensure or certification preferred (PE, PG, PMP, CHMM).
• Strong knowledge of CERCLA, RCRA, Brownfields, and applicable state and local programs.
• Extensive experience with environmental site assessments, remediation, and regulatory reporting.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex environmental projects from initiation through completion, including Phase I & II ESAs, vapor intrusion, brownfield programs, UST compliance, remediation design, and oversight.
• Serve as the primary client contact and manage long‑term client relationships.
• Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Direct, mentor, and allocate resources across multidisciplinary project teams.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Act as QA/QC lead, performing final technical review of reports and proposals.
• Monitor project financials and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Support business development through proposal preparation and client presentations.
• Interface with regulatory agencies and support staff recruitment and development.

Skills

Environmental project management

Leadership

Client relations

Regulatory compliance

Education

Master’s degree in Environmental Science/Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Metric Geo is seeking a Senior Environmental Project Manager to lead a multidisciplinary environmental and hazardous materials division, delivering complex consulting services across site assessment, remediation, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise, outstanding client-facing skills, and a proven ability to mentor teams while driving quality, regulatory adherence, and fiscal performance in a dynamic practice.