Environmental Project Manager

Overview

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) is seeking an Environmental Project Manager to join our growing environmental team in Detroit (Wixom), MI. This is an opportunity for an experienced environmental professional to lead solid waste, environmental investigation, compliance, and remediation projects while supporting a diverse mix of solid waste, industrial, energy, public sector, and redevelopment clients throughout the region.

You'll play a key role in managing projects, mentoring staff, coordinating with clients and regulatory agencies, and supporting the continued growth of CEC's environmental practice. This position offers the opportunity to combine technical expertise with project leadership while helping clients navigate complex environmental challenges and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities: 

• Manage landfill environmental compliance monitoring programs, including sampling activities, data management, reporting, and regulatory coordination
• Manage and execute site/hydrogeologic investigations, including soil and groundwater sampling programs, data evaluation, and project oversight
• Oversee remediation projects, including source removal activities, corrective actions, and long-term monitoring programs
• Prepare and review technical reports, environmental documentation, and regulatory submittals
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, regulatory agencies, and multidisciplinary project teams to support project objectives
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and oversight to junior staff and field personnel
• Manage project schedules, budgets, scope, and deliverables while maintaining quality and client satisfaction

At CEC, you'll have the opportunity to lead a diverse portfolio of environmental projects while continuing to grow your technical expertise and project management capabilities. Our environmental professionals support projects across the solid waste, industrial, energy, public sector, and redevelopment markets, providing both technical depth and project variety.

What We Offer:

• 100% employee-owned firm with a path to long-term growth and ownership access within your first year
• Competitive compensation with multiple income streams, including paid overtime, performance bonuses, and stock ownership
• 55% of profits distributed through employee bonuses
• A clearly defined career path with opportunities for leadership growth and professional development
• Opportunity to work on a diverse project portfolio across multiple industries
• Flexible and hybrid work schedule options
• Comprehensive benefits starting day one (healthcare, dental, vision), along with a 401(k) with a company match beginning the first of the month following your start date
• A collaborative environment that encourages learning, cross-training, and professional development

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Science, or related field
• 10+ years of environmental consulting experience with an emphasis on groundwater monitoring, hydrogeologic investigations, remediation, and landfill compliance programs
• Experience managing groundwater sampling programs, interpreting analytical results, and performing statistical analysis
• Experience supporting or managing landfill corrective action, remediation, or long-term environmental monitoring programs
• Working knowledge of groundwater flow, contaminant migration, and hydrogeologic principles 
• Proven ability to manage project scope, schedule, budget, and client expectations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience mentoring junior staff and coordinating multidisciplinary project teams
• Experience with statistical software programs
• Professional licensure or certifications applicable to the environmental field are a plus

About Us

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community – focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite – focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA – focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women – focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!

We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you – that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.

CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.

CEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

THIRD PARTY RECRUITERS

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