Sr. Project Manager - Environmental Remediation

Cape Environmental Management Inc; Byram Township (NJ); On-site; USD 96,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

HSA

FSA

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Work from home option

Job summary

Cape Environmental Management Inc in Byram Township, NJ, is seeking a Sr. Project Manager - Environmental Remediation to lead projects across New Jersey. You will manage field execution, subcontractors, schedules, budgets, safety, and documentation while serving as the primary client interface.

The role requires strong leadership, scheduling with Primavera P6, and compliance with government regulations. Travel around 50% is expected; onsite work at active project locations; PMP/PE/PG or similar

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret technical procedures, drawings, and FAR.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for reports and status updates.
• Proven negotiation skills and stakeholder management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead onsite project execution to deliver scope safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Build and maintain the Project Management Plan with baselines and changes.
• Control scope via WBS, manage contract requirements and change orders.
• Develop and maintain the integrated schedule and drive regular reporting.
• Own project financials: cost control, forecasting, variance analysis.
• Embed safety and quality into planning and field execution; enforce safety plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Client interface

Negotiation skills

FAR familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/science or construction management

PMP/PE/PG certification

OSHA 30-Hour Construction

40-hour HAZWOPER with refreshers

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position: Sr. Project Manager - Environmental Remediation, Byram Township, NJ Posted: 06/10/2026

The Senior Project Manager (Sr. PM) assists CAPE in achieving strategic and business objectives by leading project management processes (initiation, planning, executing, monitoring/controlling, and closing) for projects across New Jersey. This Sr. PM role is responsible for both construction and environmental remediation delivery and must be capable of managing field execution, subcontractors, schedules, budgets, safety, quality, and federal documentation requirements. The Sr. PM integrates all project management knowledge areas (scope, cost, time, quality, safety, resources, communications, risk, procurement, and stakeholder management) so the project functions as a cohesive whole. This position serves as a primary point of contact with clients and agencies and effectively leads teams of scientists, engineers, procurement specialists, subcontractors, field personnel, and other stakeholders to meet CAPE’s financial and performance goals. This role is onsite at active project locations. Not a remote role.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead onsite project execution to deliver scope safely, on schedule, and within budget; develop the execution approach, staffing plan, and phased work plan based on scope and risk.
• Build and run the Project Management Plan (scope, schedule, cost, quality, safety, resources, communications, risk, procurement, and stakeholders) and keep plans/baselines current as changes occur.
• Control scope using WBS/work packages; manage contract requirements, modifications, and change orders, including impact analysis and timely approvals.
• Develop and maintain the integrated schedule (near-term planning through milestones); drive weekly/monthly reporting, corrective actions, and a monthly performance analysis/forecast.
• Own project financial performance, cost control, forecasting (ETC/EAC), variance analysis, and recovery plans; identify cost drivers and correct excessive-cost items.
• Embed safety and quality into planning and field execution; ensure Safety Plans are in place and followed; maintain incident reporting and a zero-incident culture.
• Manage procurement and subcontractors, define and negotiate scopes, oversee performance and invoices, and ensure submittals and progress payments are processed accurately and on time.
• Serve as primary client/agency interface (USACE/USEPA as applicable); communicate progress, risks, and issues to stakeholders and executive management; resolve disputes professionally and promptly.
• Supervise and lead project staff in accordance with company policies and applicable laws; perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills, Knowledge & Tools

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, engineering drawings/specifications, and applicable government regulations (including FAR familiarity).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills—able to write clear reports/correspondence and confidently present project status, risks, and decisions to stakeholders.
• Persuasive communicator with effective negotiation skills; able to develop strong working relationships with executive management, clients, and subcontractors.
• Primavera P6 scheduling experience (required/strongly preferred).

Salary

Up to $160,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Travel

50 % on average

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications (Project Manager II) – bachelor’s degree in engineering/science or construction management required. Must have at least three (3) years of progressively responsible related field experience and task management, and two (2) years of onsite Quality Control experience supporting environmental and/or infrastructure work. Must demonstrate a firm grasp of the key project management knowledge areas (scope, schedule, cost, quality, safety, risk, procurement, communications, stakeholders) as determined by management review.
• Senior-Level Requirements (in addition to the above) – Minimum ten (10) years of successful project management experience with emphasis on cost, schedule, communications, and resource management on construction and/or environmental remediation projects. Must have a professional certification (PMP, PE, or PG) and a proven track record delivering complex work (including successfully managing at least two (2) projects over $5M). Must have (or be able to obtain) required field credentials including OSHA 30-Hour Construction and 40-hour HAZWOPER with current refreshers.
• Tools / Scheduling – Proficient in Microsoft Office and Windows-based systems; strong ability to develop and maintain project schedules. Primavera P6 experience required (or strongly preferred, depending on your HR "required vs preferred" structure).

Preferred Qualifications

• Field experience in construction or environmental projects.

WHY CAPE?

For 35 years, CAPE has delivered construction and environmental remediation solutions to governmental and private organizations nationwide. As a $100 M small business, we have Nationwide contracts with the USACE, USN and USAF totaling over $20 B in prime contract capacity. As a top 3 SB in our industry, our $12 B portfolio also includes unrestricted contracts where we compete against large businesses for task order awards. Most recently in the unrestricted area, CAPE won a $30 M + groundwater treatment plant construction project for the USACE in New Jersey. We routinely partner with other small and large businesses to provide better responsiveness in support of achieving our clients’ goals. Our projects are high-profile environmental remediation projects involving cleanup of contaminated soil, groundwater, and sediment. The culture of our company is one of working together to achieve our clients’ objectives, company goals and employee’s professional goals and is succinctly and accurately defined as "We, Not Me" behavior. To ensure long-term, sustainable growth, we tailor our 3-year vision to be ahead of our industry in delivering our projects, align with our clients and team partners to improve our existing market share and develop new services to support smart growth.

CAPE offers competitive benefits including Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, life insurance, Vanguard retirement savings plan including both traditional and Roth 401(k) with up to 4% match and lowest in class fees, health savings account (HSA) with investment option, flexible spending account (FSA), paid annual leave, paid maternity/paternity leave, and tuition reimbursement. CAPE also offers staff several other voluntary benefits options, as well as the option to work from home.

CAPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants to apply to our open positions.