Senior Project Manager - Environmental

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services; New York, Chicago (NY, IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Langan is seeking a PFAS Senior Project Manager for its growing national PFAS practice. This role leads a multidisciplinary team, expanding market reach, and delivering advanced remediation solutions including in situ technologies, bioremediation, and chemical oxidation on complex projects.

You will work across industries, build client relationships, oversee field work and pilot studies, and mentor engineers and scientists while maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of site remediation experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental or chemical engineering.
• P.E., P.G., or other professional certification.
• Strong leadership and ability to manage teams remotely.
• Experience with aviation and industrial projects preferred.
• Proven ability to develop client relationships and a pipeline of PFAS remediation business.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a national PFAS practice.
• Develop and manage client relationships and projects.
• Provide technical oversight of remedial designs and field work.
• Mentor remediation engineers and scientists.
• Oversee field pilot studies for in situ technologies.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and lab activities.
• Ensure quality and safety on multiple projects.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental or chemical engineering

Job description

Langan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers, renewable energy producers, energy companies, corporations, healthcare systems, colleges/universities, and large infrastructure programs throughout the U.S. and around the world. Our employees collaborate seamlessly among 50+ offices and gain valuable hands‑on experience that fosters career growth. Langan culture is entrepreneurial from advancing innovative technical solutions, to participating in robust training and knowledge sharing, to making progressive change within the communities we live and work.

Consistently ranked among the top ten “Best Firms to Work For” and Engineering News-Record’s top 50 firms worldwide, Langan attracts and retains the best talent in the industry. Employees thrive at Langan, a firm that fosters an inclusive and supportive work environment for all; prioritizes wellbeing, health, and safety; encourages volunteerism and philanthropy; offers workplace flexibility, along with carbon-neutral office spaces; and empowers individuals to contribute their skills and knowledge to make impactful contributions.

Job Summary

Langan is seeking a PFAS Senior Project Managerfor its growing national PFAS practice. This individual will serve a key function in leading and expanding the practice’s market reach, innovative solutions, and technical expertise. Langan’s team is revered in the industry for providing advanced site remediation solutions, primarily with in situ technologies, and notably with bioremediation and chemical oxidation, on some of the industry’s most exciting and complex remediation projects. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on the evolutionary curve of the industry while achieving strategic business results in a multi-disciplinary, collaborative, and dynamic environment.

We’re experiencing significant strategic growth in industrial and aviation, and looking for an industry leader to continue growth in these spaces.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and continue development of a progressive national PFAS practice;
• Build, maintain, and manage client relationships and projects;
• Develop and provide consultation on complex remedial treatment options;
• Provide leadership, coaching and supervision to remediation engineers and scientists, and oversight of remedial subcontractors;
• Design and implement field pilot studies for in situ technologies;
• Oversee field work and lab testing, and;
• Perform other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of site remediation experience;
• Bachelor’s degree environmental, or chemical engineering;
• P.E., P.G. or other professional certification;
• Superior technical knowledge of emerging contaminants/PFAS remediation, paired with excellent analytical and critical thinking;
• Experience with aviation and industrial projects preferred;
• Proven experience in leading and managing remedial designs and implementation operations;
• Demonstrated ability to build and develop client relationships and a pipeline of PFAS remediation business;
• Experience at a consulting or contracting firm;
• Strong leadership, mentorship, and managerial skills, with the ability to engage team members both in-person and remotely;
• Ability to work on several projects simultaneously, while maintaining quality and attention to detail;
• Strong communication and report writing skills;
• Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment, and;
• Possess reliable transportation for client meetings and job site visits and a valid driver’s license in good standing.

Langan provides a rich array of programs and benefits to help its employees advance their careers and enhance the quality of their lives. Our comprehensive compensation package includes:

• full-time employment company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• life insurance, short‑and long‑term disability insurance, and paid pregnancy disability leave
• 401(k)/Roth with company match
• paid time off including parental and military leave
• employee referral and professional license bonuses
• educational reimbursement

Langan offers

• employee resource groups
• flexible work schedules
• extensive training
• wellness programs
• buddy and mentoring programs
• and much more!

Langan is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. We believe that an inclusive workplace is essential for the well‑being and success of our employees.

Certain US jurisdictions require Langan to include an estimate of salary or hourly ranges. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as related work experience, location, market conditions, education/training, certifications and other credentials, as well as applicable knowledge and skills. Certain roles may be eligible for overtime and participation in the firm's annual bonus and performance review program. Bonuses are discretionary and based on individual job performance and the profitability of the firm. Employees are also eligible to receive up to 20 days of paid vacation time, 10 days of paid sick time and 10 paid holidays throughout the year. Eligibility and actual paid time off may vary based on local law and factors such as hours worked, related work experience and level.

Pay Range

$115,000 — $200,000 USD

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