Environmental Project Manager

Department: Somerville-NJ

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Somerville, NJ

Reporting To: Michelle Bouwman

Description

We are VERDANTAS!

It is a rare opportunity to get to shape the evolution of a company emerging in the AEC industry. Our people do it every day. Be a part of building the next great comprehensive environmental, energy, water, and civil infrastructure consulting firm. Partner with your peers and leaders to make a lasting, positive impact on society through some unique projects affecting our clients and our communities.

We are seeking an Environmental Project Manager to join our team in the Somerville, NJ office.

Verdantas is actively growing in the Mid-Atlantic region. Come join a group of technically diverse, strategically minded professionals to help grow our environmental services in New Jersey. The successful candidate will be excited about engaging with both new clients as well as clients from our existing portfolio and the opportunity to grow and lead a team.

Responsibilities:

• Manage diverse, fast-paced projects involving multidisciplinary teams
• Develop and maintain client relationships as primary or secondary client contact for projects
• Lead selling and cross-selling efforts; (Geotech, Property Condition Assessments, Wetland, Landfill, Civil, Survey)
• Lead in the development of strategy, the scope of work, and budget for projects
• Lead safety culture within the project team or unit, including following safety protocols for all projects
• Actively manage project metrics, WIP and AR
• Prepare, provide technical input, and/or review reports
• Maintain overall project quality consistent with company and professional standards
• Interact with regulatory agencies, primarily NJDEP, knowing what information to provide, when, and with appropriate internal or client review
• Plan and execute work tasks, as well as oversee tasks of team members, to meet project deadlines and budgets
• Solve problems creatively and effectively and make informed decisions
• Collaborate across multiple disciplines and with clients to articulate and achieve project goals
• Communicate effectively and proactively with management, peers, and clients
• Possess detailed knowledge of regulations in environmental investigation/remediation
• Motivate, mentor, and encourage others and help the team achieve success

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Geology/Hydrogeology, or Environmental Science from an accredited institution
• Experience with federal and state environmental regulations, with emphasis on NJDEP
• 3 to 8 years of Project Management experience
• Strong data collecting, evaluation, and technical writing skills
• Must possess a valid driver's license

Benefits:

• Flexible Work Environment
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off + Holidays

Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance - regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.

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