Senior Environmental Project Manager - New Jersey

Cavoratalent; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Cavoratalent is seeking a Senior Environmental Project Manager to lead multi-disciplinary design and remediation efforts in Newark, NJ. This full-time onsite role requires a seasoned professional with strong PM skills, regulatory knowledge, and client engagement capabilities to deliver projects on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate has at least 10–12 years of environmental engineering or consulting experience, an active LSRP, and a 40-hour HAZWOPER certification.

Qualifications

• 10–12 years of environmental engineering or consulting experience.
• At least 8 years of project management experience.
• Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP) Certification.
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and remediation practices.
• Excellent scheduling, budgeting, and client coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage environmental site investigations, assessments, and remediation projects.
• Develop technical recommendations based on surface and subsurface conditions.
• Plan scope, milestones, schedules, staffing, and budgets for projects.
• Monitor progress, control costs, and adjust timelines to meet goals.
• Prepare technical reports, design documents, bid packages, and proposals.
• Coordinate internal teams and oversee staff assignments across phases.
• Engage clients with regular status updates and ensure satisfaction.
• Lead proposal development with cost estimates and schedules.
• Contribute to business development and client relationships.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to team development.

Skills

Project management

Environmental engineering

Client coordination

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering

LSRP certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Rocscience

L-Pile

GSLOPE

WEAP

Job description

Senior Project Manager – Environmental

We are hiring for a Senior Environmental Project Manager to lead multi-discipline design projects on a full-time, direct basis at our office in Newark, NJ or East Hanover, NJ.

Location:

Parsippany, NJ

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Work Environment:

Onsite

Experience Level:

Senior / Lead

Compensation:

$120,000 – $175,000 annually (commensurate with experience)

Position Summary

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager (Environmental) to lead and manage complex environmental projects while supporting business development and client engagement initiatives. This role is ideal for an experienced professional who combines strong technical expertise with proven project management and leadership skills. The Senior Project Manager will oversee site investigations, guide multidisciplinary teams, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver high-quality solutions that meet client objectives, schedules, and budgets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage environmental site investigations, assessments, and remediation projects
• Evaluate surface and subsurface conditions and develop technical recommendations
• Plan and execute project work programs, including defining scope, milestones, schedules, staffing, and budgets
• Monitor project progress, control costs, and adjust schedules as needed to meet project goals
• Prepare and review technical reports, design documents, bid packages, and proposals
• Coordinate internal project teams and oversee staff assignments across project phases
• Review work products for compliance with engineering standards, regulatory requirements, and client contracts
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, providing regular status updates and ensuring client satisfaction
• Lead and manage proposal development, including preparation of cost estimates and schedules
• Participate in business development, marketing efforts, and client relationship management
• Mentor and train junior staff and contribute to team development

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 10–12 years of relevant environmental engineering or consulting experience
• At least 8 years of project management experience
• Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP)
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification
• Strong understanding of environmental regulations and remediation practices
• Proficiency in project scheduling, budgeting, and client coordination
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites
• Ability to apply mathematical and statistical concepts to engineering analyses

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering or a related field
• Prior construction or field implementation experience
• Experience with industry software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Rocscience, L-Pile, GSLOPE, KeyWall, WEAP, or similar tools
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and technical documentation tools