Environmental Project Manager

Job Title: Environmental Project Manager

Job Description

The Environmental Project Manager oversees the full lifecycle of environmental remediation and development projects, ensuring high-quality delivery, strong financial performance, and strict adherence to health, safety, and regulatory requirements. This role leads small to large, complex projects, provides technical and strategic guidance, and partners closely with field teams, clients, regulators, and other stakeholders to deliver sustainable, compliant, and effective environmental solutions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day management of environmental projects with a strong focus on project delivery, quality, financial performance, and health and safety.
• Lead small to large, complex environmental and remediation projects, ensuring execution meets project, client, and regulatory objectives.
• Hold primary responsibility for the entire project lifecycle, including cost estimating, proposal preparation, scheduling, subcontracting, resourcing, execution, and financial management.
• Demonstrate strong technical and business competence and maintain extensive knowledge of environmental codes, regulations, and best practices.
• Collaborate closely with field teams to provide oversight, enforce health and safety protocols, and ensure safe and compliant field operations.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with clients, partners, subcontractors, agencies, regulators (including OER and NYSDEC), and other stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coach, mentor, and support staff to ensure high-quality technical execution and ongoing professional growth within the team.
• Plan and manage complex field investigation programs, including soil, groundwater, and air investigations, as well as pilot testing and data collection efforts.
• Lead complex technical evaluations and design efforts, including the development of remedial action plans, system installation strategies, operations and maintenance (O&M) approaches, and permitting documentation.
• Serve as Engineer of Record when applicable, taking responsibility for technical deliverables and regulatory compliance.
• Manage large-scale remediation project finances, including budgeting, forecasting, tracking, and reporting to ensure projects meet financial targets.
• Ensure that all project work aligns with applicable OER, NYSDEC, and Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP) requirements.
• Support the management and leadership of an increasing portfolio of projects by providing strong project leadership and organizational oversight.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of direct experience managing environmental programs and projects involving OER, DEC, and the Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP).
• Professional registration or certification as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG), as applicable.
• Proven ability to independently lead project teams and manage large-scale remediation project finances.
• Broad environmental engineering consulting experience spanning the entire project lifecycle, from planning and design through implementation and closeout.
• Demonstrated competency with soil, groundwater, and air treatment technologies.
• Strong knowledge of environmental codes, regulations, and permitting requirements, including those applicable to NYC and NYS agencies.
• Experience working with OER, NYSDEC, and related regulatory agencies.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging with clients, regulators, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Ability to enforce and promote rigorous health and safety protocols in field and office settings.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• NYC and NYS agency experience, particularly with environmental and development-related approvals and processes.
• Experience with Brownfield projects and the Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP).
• Experience in real estate development-related environmental consulting and project management.
• Strong business acumen and financial management skills for tracking project budgets and performance.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including coaching, mentoring, and developing project staff.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously in a fast-paced consulting environment.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail across technical and administrative tasks.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Brooklyn, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $125000.00 - $200000.00/yr.

Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses. Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k) with company match. Opportunities for professional development and career advancement. A collaborative and mission-driven work environment.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Brooklyn,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.