Senior Environmental Project Leader — Flexible Schedule

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 117,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Langan is seeking a Senior Environmental Project Manager to join its collaborative team in Syracuse, NY. This role focuses on identifying and managing environmental and engineering projects, conducting research, and supervising field investigations and laboratory analysis.

You will lead diverse projects, solve environmental challenges, and contribute to restoring blighted properties for productive reuse while protecting the environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, or Science; Master’s degree preferred.
• In‑depth knowledge of EPA, CERCLA, and RCRA regulations.
• 10+ years of practical experience with environmental investigations and remediation projects.
• Professional Geologist (PG) or Professional Engineer (PE) required.
• Strong people, project, and client management skills.
• Knowledge of quantitative/technical analyses and related software.
• Excellent public speaking, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities.
• Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment.
• Possess reliable transportation for client meetings and job site visits and a valid driver’s license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex analyses for specific portions of broader engineering and environmental projects.
• Participate in the identification and pursuit of new clients, develop additional work within an existing project and attend business development meetings with new and existing clients.
• Provide direct oversight and management of junior staff for specific project assignments. Coach, train, and motivate staff assigned to Environmental projects. Participate in interviewing and hiring staff.
• Supervise field activities and ensure correct interpretations of findings. Ensure that data collection and laboratory analyses are completed correctly, within budget, and on time.
• Manage and deliver on multiple projects and tasks within specific budgets, schedules, and deadlines. Prepare progress reports and draft change orders. Prepare draft invoices, project billings, and assist in payment collections.
• Effectively organize, write, and edit reports, draft proposals, and other documents.
• Coordinate other work groups within the same or different office locations and/or within the same or different disciplines on an as‑needed basis.
• Interface effectively and professionally with clients, contractors, subcontractors, staff, project personnel, supervisors, and others.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Skills

People management

Project management

Client management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, or Science

Tools

Analytical software

Job description

Langan is seeking a Senior Environmental Project Manager to join its collaborative team in Syracuse, NY. This role focuses on identifying and managing environmental and engineering projects, conducting research, and supervising field investigations and laboratory analysis.

You will lead diverse projects, solve environmental challenges, and contribute to restoring blighted properties for productive reuse while protecting the environment.