Senior Environmental Project Manager Brownfield

Enginuity Advantage; Brighton (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in environmental consulting seeks a Senior Environmental Project Manager to lead high-impact Brownfield projects. This role offers career growth into a Department Manager position, overseeing redevelopment efforts and collaborating with various stakeholders to drive economic and environmental progress.

Benefits

Career Growth

Project Visibility

Collaborative Culture

Stable Resources

Qualifications

• At least 10 years in environmental remediation or Brownfield redevelopment.
• Minimum of 5 years in a project management role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Brownfield redevelopment projects from investigation through remediation.
• Manage multiple environmental projects, including scope, schedule, budget, and risk.
• Collaborate with government agencies and community organizations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Environmental Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science

Bachelor’s degree in Geology

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering

Job description

Company Profile

This multidisciplinary consulting firm delivers engineering, surveying, landscape architecture, and environmental services to clients across the public and private sectors. Since 1985, the team has combined science, strategy, and regulatory expertise to solve complex environmental challenges. Specializing in remediation, ecological restoration, redevelopment planning, and incentive consulting, the firm is known for driving results that go beyond compliance while supporting sustainable, community-focused development.

Senior Environmental Project Manager

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Project Manager ready to advance their career in a leadership role focused on environmental revitalization.This isn’t just a technical position, it’s a chance to take the lead on high-impact Brownfield projects and play a key role in advancing economic and environmental progress across the Midwest.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee Brownfield redevelopment projects from initial investigation through remediation and construction
• Guide municipalities and developers in leveraging local and state incentive programs to support redevelopment
• Manage multiple environmental projects, including scope, schedule, budget, and risk
• Ensure projects comply with environmental regulations (EPA, CERCLA, Brownfield programs)
• Collaborate with government agencies, community organizations, developers, and environmental stakeholders
• Mentor junior staff and contribute expertise across interdisciplinary teams
• Write proposals, support business development, and identify new project opportunities
• Maintain strong client relationships, including project communication and billing oversight

Key Areas of Focus

• Technical environmental work: 50%
• Project management and client coordination: 30%
• Staff leadership and mentoring: 10%
• Administrative and QA/QC support: 10%

What We’re Looking For

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Environmental Engineering, or a related field

Experience

• At least 10 years in environmental remediation or Brownfield redevelopment
• Minimum of 5 years in a project management role with experience leading multidisciplinary teams
• Expertise in environmental site assessments (Phase I & II), remediation technologies, and compliance
• Experience with incentives and grant management is a plus

You Excel At

• Leading cross-functional teams and mentoring technical professionals
• Navigating complex regulatory environments with confidence
• Managing competing deadlines across multiple active projects
• Building strong relationships with clients and stakeholders
• Communicating clearly and persuasively, both in writing and in person

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Career Growth: This role is structured to evolve into a Department Manager position, with the chance to build and lead a team.
• Project Visibility: Take charge of high-profile redevelopment projects supported by local and state grants.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside passionate professionals who value integrity, teamwork, and making a meaningful impact.
• Resources + Agility: Enjoy the benefits of a stable and well-resourced organization while maintaining the responsiveness of a locally focused team.