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PHILADELPHIA - PHILADELPHIA, PA

Full Time

$165000.00 - $175000.00 Salary/year

Senior Environmental Project Manager

Philadelphia, PA

Position Description

As a Senior Environmental Project Manager at Urban Engineers, you will lead complex environmental projects, manage multidisciplinary teams, and serve as a trusted advisor to clients. You will oversee environmental assessments, permitting strategies, and regulatory compliance efforts while ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest technical standards. This role requires proven project management capabilities, a strong technical foundation, and the ability to cultivate lasting client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management and Leadership

Lead and manage multiple environmental projects simultaneously, ensuring quality, budget, and schedule adherence.
Serve as the primary client contact, responsible for communication, coordination, and relationship management.
Prepare project scopes, budgets, and schedules, and oversee contract performance.
Mentor and train junior and mid-level staff, fostering technical growth and professional development.

Environmental Assessments

Direct and review Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) in accordance with ASTM standards.
Evaluate site findings and develop practical remedial and compliance strategies.
Coordinate multidisciplinary technical teams in assessing environmental conditions and preparing deliverables.

NEPA Compliance

Manage preparation of NEPA documentation, including Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), Environmental Assessments (EA), and Categorical Exclusions (CE).
Direct technical studies, impact analyses, and data collection.
Represent clients and Urban Engineers in discussions with agencies, stakeholders, and the public.

Permitting and Regulatory Compliance

Lead preparation of environmental permit applications and supporting technical documentation.
Develop permitting strategies and mitigation approaches tailored to client needs.
Engage with regulatory agencies to streamline approval processes and resolve compliance issues.

Field Oversight and Technical Support

Oversee field activities, including soil, groundwater, vapor, surface water, and asbestos sampling programs.
Provide QA/QC oversight for data collection and interpretation.
Ensure field and office work are performed in compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field (Master’s preferred).
10–15 years of progressive environmental consulting or project management experience.
Demonstrated success managing environmental assessments, NEPA compliance, and permitting projects.
Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
Professional Engineer (PE) license or other applicable professional credential (PG, CHMM) strongly preferred.
OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour certification preferred.
Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
Valid driver’s license; willingness to travel as needed.

Work Allocation: Approximately 70 percent office and 30 percent fieldwork, with occasional travel and non-standard hours required.

About Urban: -LH

Our culture is built around our people. Voted a Top Workplace in the Philadelphia region by our employees, we are committed to advancing careers and providing a foundation for professional growth. Urban offers a wide range of health, welfare, and financial benefits to our employees, as well as career development through our own Urban Training Institute, tuition assistance program, and certification incentives. Founded in 1960, Urban provides services for buildings, ports, transit, railroads, airports, bridges, and highways. We specialize in engineering design, environmental planning, construction services, and program management. By providing innovation, technical excellence, and on-time performance, we create value for a proud Urban family.

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status

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