Senior Environmental Project Manager/Environmental Professional (EP)- Due Diligence

Align; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Professional development support

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Fishbeck in Lansing, MI is seeking a full-time Senior Environmental Project Manager / Environmental Professional (EP) to lead environmental due diligence efforts within our Environmental Due Diligence Department. The role focuses on managing Phase I/II ESAs, BEAs, and related environmental services while maintaining strong client relationships.

You will mentor staff, build project teams, and ensure regulatory compliance across Michigan, including preparing state documentation and engaging with

Qualifications

• Must be an EP with the ability to sign off on reports.
• Effective project, client management, and communication skills.
• Organized, adaptable, and capable of creative thinking.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to assemble project teams using available resources and technical expertise.
• Proficient with ASTM Standards for Environmental Due Diligence and AAI.
• Strong knowledge of Michigan environmental regulations and guidance documentation.
• Experience with USTs as they relate to property acquisitions, including removals and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental due diligence projects including Phase I ESAs, Phase II ESAs, BEAs, Due Care evaluations, and related environmental services.
• Manage client relationships and serve as a primary point of contact throughout project life cycle.
• Communicate with regulators, attorneys, lenders, realtors, and other project stakeholders.
• Mentor and support junior staff.
• Create and lead project teams utilizing available resources and technical expertise.
• Conduct environmental file reviews and technical evaluations.
• Apply ASTM Standards for Environmental Due Diligence and All Appropriate Inquiry (AAI) projects.
• Evaluate Michigan environmental regulations and guidance documents.
• Develop and evaluate Conceptual Site Models.
• Perform Data Quality Objective (DQO) evaluations and exposure pathway assessments.
• Obtain state approvals and prepare associated documentation (e.g., ResAPs, DDCCRs).
• Provide Due Care consulting during construction projects (soil management, dewatering, engineering controls).
• Evaluate engineering controls including Vapor Mitigation Systems (VMS) and Direct Contact Barriers.

Skills

EP designation

Project management

Client management

Communication

Team mentoring

Multi-tasking

ASTM standards

Regulatory knowledge

Michigan environmental regulations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science/Geology/Environmental/Civil Engineering

Tools

ASTM Standards

AAI (All Appropriate Inquiries)

UST regulations & reporting

Conceptual Site Models (CSM)

Job description

Position: Senior Environmental Project Manager/Environmental Professional (EP)- Due Diligence

Location: Lansing, MI

Job Id: 2634

# of Openings: 1

Position Summary

Fishbeck is seeking a full-time Senior Environmental Project Manager / Environmental Professional (EP) to support our Environmental Due Diligence Department. The primary responsibility of this position is to manage environmental due diligence projects, provide technical leadership, mentor staff, and maintain strong client relationships while serving a variety of stakeholders throughout Michigan.

Primary Functions

• Manage environmental due diligence projects including Phase I ESAs, Phase II ESAs, BEAs, Due Care evaluations, and related environmental services.
• Manage client relationships and serve as a primary point of contact throughout project life cycle.
• Communicate with regulators, attorneys, lenders, realtors, and other project stakeholders.
• Mentor and support junior staff.
• Create and lead project teams utilizing available resources and technical expertise.
• Conduct environmental file reviews and technical evaluations.
• Apply ASTM Standards for Environmental Due Diligence and All Appropriate Inquiry (AAI) projects.
• Evaluate and apply Michigan environmental regulations and guidance documents.
• Develop and evaluate Conceptual Site Models.
• Perform Data Quality Objective (DQO) evaluations and exposure pathway assessments.
• Obtain state approvals and prepare associated documentation, including ResAPs, DDCCRs, and other state liability documents.
• Provide Due Care consulting during construction projects, including soil management, dewatering needs, and engineering controls.
• Evaluate engineering controls including Vapor Mitigation Systems (VMS), Direct Contact Barriers, and similar systems.
• Provide technical support related to underground storage tanks (USTs), including removals and reporting requirements.

Desired Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.

Desired Skills/Experience

• Must be an EP with the ability to sign off on reports.
• Effective project, client management, and communication skills.
• Organized, adaptable, and capable of creative thinking.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to assemble project teams using available resources and technical expertise.
• Proficient with ASTM Standards for Environmental Due Diligence and AAI.
• Strong knowledge of and experience with Michigan environmental regulations and guidance documentation.
• MSHDA experience.
• Understanding of USTs as they relate to property acquisitions, including removals and appropriate reporting.
• Experience developing and utilizing Conceptual Site Models.
• Experience obtaining state approvals, including ResAPs, DDCCRs, and other state liability documents.
• Experience with complex DQOs and exposure pathway evaluations.
• Due Care consulting experience during construction projects, including soil management, dewatering needs, and engineering controls.
• Familiarity with engineering controls such as VMS and Direct Contact Barriers.
• Proficient with complex due diligence projects, including Phase I ESAs, Phase II ESAs, BEAs, Due Care evaluations, and related services.

What We Offer

Our staff members enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Wellness reimbursement and activities.
• Reimbursement and support for tuition, continuing education, and professional/personal development.
• Vacation, sick, volunteer time, PTO, parental leave, and paid holidays.
• Opportunities for hybrid and flexible schedules.
• 401(k), profit‑sharing, and stock ownership benefits (we are 100% employee‑owned!).
• And more!

About Fishbeck

Fishbeck is one of the premier professional consulting firms in the nation, with 20 regional offices and more than 700 employees. Engineering, environmental sciences, architecture, and construction management are the cornerstones of Fishbeck’s services and integrated project approach.

We are a hands‑on and design‑oriented practice with the technical capabilities and understanding to take projects from concept through completion. Our team of experts takes pride in our commitment to reliability in design, connection to our clients, and creativity at our core.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.