Environmental Project Manager

There’s no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we’re committed to helping you do exactly that.

Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in. 

Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it.

Who are we looking for?

Our Southeast Environmental business is looking for an Environmental Project Manager to join their team! This role can be based in Franklin, TN, Atlanta, GA, or Decatur, AL. This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished technical lead who thrives on solving complex environmental challenges and driving impactful results. In this role, you will provide technical leadership within our contamination investigation and remediation group, guiding multidisciplinary teams and delivering innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients and communities. 

As a senior leader, you will own the planning and delivery of diverse environmental projects, ensuring excellence from concept to completion. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping strategies, preparing proposals, and engaging directly with clients to understand their needs and deliver tailored, forward-thinking solutions. If you're passionate about environmental stewardship, technical excellence, and collaborative problem-solving, we invite you to bring your expertise and leadership to a team that values creativity, integrity, and impact.

Our Hybrid Work Model: 

Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in the office three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

Responsibilities

• Data Collection and Analysis: Conduct research using primary data sources, and select information needed for the analysis of key themes and trends.
• Engineering Drawings: Create complex engineering drawings to support the communication, evaluation, and implementation of engineering solutions.
• Engineering Solutions Design: Design engineering solutions and the associated validation process to enable the realization of a design brief (for example, in terms of functionality, performance, aesthetics, and cost) that conforms to organizational and/or regulatory standards.
• Health, Safety, and Environment: Monitor and review performance against health, safety, and environment (HSE) key performance indicators (KPIs) and patterns of behavior within the area of responsibility. Take action to improve performance and to resolve noncompliance with the organization's HSE policies, procedures, and mandatory instructions.
• Technical Developments Recommendation: Discuss and recommend technical developments to improve the quality of the website/portal/applications software and supporting infrastructure to better meet users’ needs.
• Personal Capability Building: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an in-depth understanding of technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
• Testing: Develop product specifications and design test procedures and standards.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Manage technical troubleshooting projects, ensuring effective diagnosis of technical issues with equipment and experiments and the development of effective solutions.
• Project Management: Deliver small- or medium-scale projects while working within an established program management plan.
• Client & Customer Management (External): Manage relationships with small clients while also helping senior colleagues manage relationships with larger key clients and customers.

What you will bring to the team:

• Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science or related field
• Professional licensure preferred (if applicable)
• 15+ years of contaminated site investigation and remediation experience
• Experience in project management of environmental projects from investigation to remediation
• Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently and swiftly adapt to changing client needs
• OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER training
• Highly motivated with excellent technical writing and documentation skills

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