Senior Project Manager

Trilon; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health insurance with HSA option

Vision, Dental, Life

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Catalytic Coaching

Job summary

Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead environmental consulting projects, including Phase I/II ESAs, remediation, and brownfield redevelopment. The role oversees budgets, schedules, and client relations in a growing team.

Qualified candidates have 5+ years in environmental project management, strong regulatory knowledge, and a track record of leadership. Cincinnati-based with a focus on local regulatory compliance and multi-project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s preferred in related field.
• 5+ years of project management experience in environmental consulting.
• Experience with Phase I/II ESAs and brownfield redevelopment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental consulting projects from initiation through completion, including scope, schedule, budget, and quality control.
• Lead Phase I and Phase II ESAs per ASTM standards and regulatory requirements.
• Plan and manage remediation projects involving soil, groundwater, and vapor intrusion.
• Support brownfield redevelopment with stakeholder and regulator coordination.
• Provide regulatory guidance on Ohio EPA programs, including VAP.
• Ensure BUSTR compliance in project activities.
• Prepare technical reports, work plans, risk assessments, and closure documents.
• Manage client relationships, proposals, and business development support.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff, offering technical direction.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, labs, and regulatory agencies.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Regulatory knowledge

Education

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

Job description

Compensation: $110,000 - $150,000 / year

Department: Geoenvironmental

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Description

The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. (MSG) is a people focused, award-winning, full-service consulting firm that offers a wide array of services including civil and geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, planning, landscape architecture, agriculture, surveying and construction support. Our talented staff of more than 650 professionals deliver integrated planning, design, engineering and construction solutions. Due to MSG’s continued growth, a new opening is available for a Senior Project Manager to assist with our projects in Maumee, Cleveland, Columbus, or Cincinnati!

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee environmental consulting projects from initiation through completion, including scope, schedule, budget, and quality control.
• Lead Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) in accordance with ASTM standards and/or state regulatory requirements.
• Plan, implement, and manage environmental remediation projects involving soil, groundwater, and vapor intrusion.
• Support and lead brownfield redevelopment projects, including coordination with stakeholders, developers, and regulatory agencies.
• Provide technical expertise and regulatory guidance related to Ohio EPA programs, including the Voluntary Action Program (VAP).
• Ensure compliance with Ohio Bureau of Underground Storage Tank Regulations (BUSTR) requirements.
• Prepare and review technical reports, work plans, risk assessments, and closure documentation.
• Manage client relationships, including communication, proposals, and business development support.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff, providing technical direction and professional development.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, laboratories, and regulatory agencies.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geology, or a related field (master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum of 5+ years of project management experience in the environmental consulting field.
• Demonstrated experience with environmental site assessments, remediation, and brownfield redevelopment.
• Strong knowledge of Ohio EPA’s Voluntary Action Program (VAP).
• Strong knowledge with Ohio Bureau of Underground Storage Tank Regulations (BUSTR) rules and technical guidance.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience preparing technical reports and regulatory documentation.

Preferred Certifications

• VAP Certified Professional (CP) designation is a plus.
• OSHA 40‑hour and HAZWOPER certification is a plus.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Health insurance with HSA option, Vision, Dental, Life
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Catalytic Coaching – Employees draft a development plan aimed at improving contributions in their current job and increasing the potential for other opportunities. MSG is all about bringing out the best in people at work!

It is the policy of our company to follow equal employment opportunity procedures in compliance with federal, state and local criteria. We will provide all applicants for employment, and all employees, with equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, arrest record, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military or veteran status, and/or any other protected classes covered by any local, state and federal laws.

The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.