Description

The Environmental Project Manager will independently manage environmental investigation and remediation projects from planning through execution. This role requires strong leadership, technical, expertise, and the ability to oversee multiple projects with minimal supervision.

Key responsibilities include developing project scopes, budgets, and schedules; managing staff and subcontractor; preparing technical reports and proposals; and ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations.

This position also involves direct and regular communication with clients and regulatory agencies, as well as mentoring junior staff.

Requirements

Duties and responsibilities

• Lead and manage environmental projects, including site investigations, remediation, permitting, and compliance.
• Serve as primary client contact, ensuring strong communication and longterm relationship development.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and deliverables aligned with client and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee and mentor project teams across multiple disciplines.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Prepare and review technical reports, proposals, and presentations.
• Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions to meet scope, schedule, and budget.
• Support business development through proposals, presentations, and industry engagement.
• Provide QA/QC oversight and perform final peer reviews of major deliverables.
• Assist with staff recruitment, development, and technical training.
• Interact with regulatory agencies and clients as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years of experience in environmental consulting.
• Degree in environmental science or engineering (Master’s preferred).
• Professional certification/registration preferred (PE, PG, PMP, CHMM, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of CERCLA, RCRA, Brownfield, OER, and related programs.
• Proven experience managing complex environmental projects.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and analytical skills.
• Expertise in Phase I/II ESAs and remediation practices.

Working conditions

The position demands compliance with complex regulations and schedules established by clients. Due to the latter, some weekend work is required for completion of project deliverables. 

Due to the requirement to closely follow client regulations and to meet strict timelines, remote work is not permitted. Exceptions may be made only under extenuating circumstances and must be approved by senior management on a case-by-case basis and be very limited in nature.

Physical requirements

No physical requirements for this position.

Competencies 

• Diversity: Understands and supports EEO policies; respects cultural differences; fosters an inclusive, harassment-free workplace.
• Ethics: Maintains integrity and ethical behavior; earns trust through respect and dependability.
• Attendance & Punctuality: Demonstrates reliability in work attendance and timeliness; ensures responsibilities are managed when absent.
• Dependability: Follows through on commitments; accepts responsibility for actions; adapts to extended work hours when needed to meet goals.
• Communication: Effectively communicates in various settings, actively listens, participates in meetings and group discussions, and is a team player.

Compensation & Employment Details

• Salary Range: $150,000 - $200,000 
• Employment Type: Full-time
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with 4% Employer Match, 3 weeks of paid vacation, 10 yearly holidays, 5 paid sick days, and more.

*Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as related work experience or years of experience.

Note: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

About Athenica Environmental Services, Inc.

For over 35 years, Athenica has provided environmental consulting services to both public and private sector clients. Our expertise includes:

• Phase I & Phase II Environmental Site Assessments
• Soil and groundwater remediation
• Underground storage tank (UST) management
• Spill response
• Indoor air quality and mold assessments
• Asbestos and lead-based paint services

Our multidisciplinary team engineers, geologists, scientists, and industrial hygienists bring deep regulatory knowledge and hands-on experience to every project.

*Applications that do not clearly demonstrate NYC/NYS environmental regulatory experience will not be considered.