Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
A minimum of 5 years of environmental consulting experience.
Strong working knowledge of the Massachusetts Contingency Plan, New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, and federal environmental regulations.
MCP, Emergency Response, and regulatory reporting experience.
OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification, or ability to obtain it; certification is preferred.
A valid driver’s license in good standing and reliable transportation to job sites.
Strong project management, organizational, and time-management skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Attention to detail, analytical capability, and professional judgment.
Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
Ability to work independently while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
Ability to communicate with clients, regulators, laboratories, and contractors.
Leadership and mentoring capability.
Responsibilities
Manage environmental investigation, remediation, and due diligence projects in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Execute projects, ensure regulatory compliance, coordinate field work, prepare reports, and communicate with clients while supporting senior management and mentoring junior staff.
Maintain comprehensive knowledge of the Massachusetts Contingency Plan, Remediation Regulations, New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services requirements, ASTM Phase I Environmental Site Assessment standards, and client-specific requirements.
Maintain working knowledge of Toxic Substances Control Act regulations and requirements related to asbestos, hazardous waste transportation, wetlands, and other environmental issues.
Stay current with regulatory updates through continuing education, training, and publicly available seminars.
Prepare project proposals and manage project initiation activities.
Oversee Phase I Environmental Site Assessment site walkovers and conduct initial report reviews.
Administer project deadlines and provide weekly progress reports to the Senior Project Manager.
Manage field work scheduling, personnel assignments, contractor coordination, laboratory sample delivery, and receipt of analytical results.
Present project results, status updates, and anticipated next steps to the Senior Project Manager and clients.
Participate in the Emergency Response rotation.
Direct Emergency Response activities, including communication with the Senior Project Manager and client, Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection reporting, safety briefings, contractor coordination, field screening, documentation of site conditions, and collection of confirmatory samples.
Manage sample preparation and laboratory analytical methods appropriate to site-specific conditions and contaminants of concern.
Conduct initial report reviews for preliminary Massachusetts Contingency Plan and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management regulated submittals.
Prepare deliverable reports, including advanced Massachusetts Contingency Plan, Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, and Environmental Protection Agency-regulated submittals.
Maintain awareness of project budgets when applicable.
Provide training and mentorship to junior staff members.
Maintain a minimum of 35 billable hours per week.
Desired Qualifications
OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification.
Coneco Engineers & Scientists is actively seeking an Environmental Project Manager to work out of any of our office locations (Bridgewater, MA, Westford, MA, or Providence, RI). We are a consulting firm that focuses on environmental management, civil engineering, ecological permitting, and land surveying. Coneco collaborates as a team and is advancing innovative solutions and making progressive changes within the communities we live and work within.
Our Environmental division maintains contracts with diverse and established local and national companies, utilities, and municipalities. We provide a wide range of services primarily in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and the greater New England area. In this position, you will collaborate closely with Senior Project Managers, Environmental Scientists, subcontractors, laboratories, and clients to deliver compliant, high-quality environmental projects. Coneco is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment where employees are empowered to contribute their skills and knowledge to make impactful contributions.
Company Culture: Coneco offers competitive salary and benefits, mentorship, training, and social activities with an emphasis on work-life balance. • Detail oriented – quality and precision-focused • Innovative – proactive solutions • Ambitious – competitive and growth-oriented • Outcome oriented – results-focused with strong performance culture • Established – traditional, stable, strong processes • People oriented – supportive and fairness-focused • Team oriented – cooperative and collaborative • Work/Life Balance oriented – flexible and fair
Job Description & Responsibilities: Coneco Engineers & Scientists is seeking an Environmental Project Manager to manage environmental investigation, remediation, and due diligence projects in accordance with state and federal regulations. This role is responsible for project execution, regulatory compliance, field coordination, reporting, and client communication, while supporting senior management and mentoring junior staff.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of the Massachusetts Contingency Plan (MCP), Remediation Regulations, NH DES, and ASTM Phase I ESA standards, including client-specific requirements • Maintain working knowledge of TSCA regulations and other applicable requirements related to asbestos, hazardous waste transportation, wetlands, and related environmental issues • Stay current with regulatory updates through continued education, training, and participation in publicly available seminars • Prepare project proposals and manage project initiation activities • Provide oversight for Phase I ESA site walkovers and conduct initial report reviews • Administer project deadlines and provide weekly progress reports to the Senior Project Manager • Manage field work scheduling, personnel assignments, contractor coordination, laboratory sample delivery, and receipt of analytical results • Present project results, status updates, and anticipated next steps to the Senior Project Manager and then to clients • Participate in the Emergency Response rotation • Direct Emergency Response activities, including communication with the Senior Project Manager and client, MA DEP reporting, safety briefings, contractor coordination, field screening, documentation of site conditions, and collection of confirmatory samples • Manage sample preparation and laboratory analytical methods appropriate for site-specific conditions and contaminants of concern • Conduct initial report reviews for preliminary MCP and RI DEM regulated submittals • Prepare deliverable reports including advanced MCP, RI DEM, NH DES, and EPA-regulated submittals • Maintain awareness of project budgets, when applicable • Provide training and mentorship to junior staff members • Maintain a minimum of 35 billable hours per week
Qualifications/Certifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) • Minimum of 5+ years of environmental consulting experience • Strong working knowledge of MCP, NH DES, RI DEM, and federal environmental regulations • OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification preferred (or ability to obtain) • Possess a valid driver’s license in good standing and reliable transportation to job sites
Skills & Attributes: • Strong project management, organizational, and time-management skills • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and professional judgment capabilities • Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams • Comfortable communicating with clients, regulators, laboratories, and contractors • Demonstrated leadership and mentoring capability
Schedule: • Hybrid remote/office work environment
Education: • Bachelor’s degree (required)
Experience: • 5+ years environmental consulting experience • MCP, Emergency Response, and regulatory reporting experience required
Salary $80,000 -- $110,000 a year (commensurate with experience)