Senior Environmental Project Manager
Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose. At Verdantas, we are pioneers in delivering a comprehensive suite of environmental consulting, sustainable engineering, cutting-edge modeling, and digital technology services. Specializing in thriving markets with strong growth trends, we play a pivotal role in shaping sustainable project outcomes across diverse sectors such as power, renewable energy, water resources, government land use, and transportation infrastructure.
Our dynamic team, comprised of environmental scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, collaborate closely with clients, harnessing state-of-the-art technology to provide highly accurate datasets and models that tackle intricate environmental and infrastructure challenges. We pride ourselves on going beyond conventional problem-solving; we function as strategic partners, actively assisting clients in realizing their infrastructure and sustainability goals.
Verdantas stands at the forefront with a robust team of nearly 1,000 professionals, including top-tier scientists, engineers, and technical experts strategically positioned throughout the U.S. Our commitment to excellence is grounded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. As a reliable partner, Verdantas offers integrated solutions and forward-thinking strategies in environmental consulting, engineering, and digital technology services.
Join us on this journey where your skills and passion align with our mission to create a sustainable future through groundbreaking solutions. At Verdantas, your career transcends traditional boundaries, and your impact extends far beyond the workplace. Discover a workplace where your talents thrive, and your contributions make a lasting difference.
We are seeking a Senior Environmental Project Manager to join our Southeast Area. This position can be remote, but this person needs to be located in the in a southeast state.
As an Environmental Project Manager at Verdantas, you will play a crucial role in managing multidisciplinary teams on a number of fast-paced diverse projects supporting environmental assessment, remediation, and restoration efforts. You will have the opportunity to oversee and coordinate all phases of projects while maintaining a technical role on the project team. Project experience will include scoping, and reporting for environmental site investigation, remediation planning design, and implementation, and regulatory compliance activities. Your work will directly contribute to the growth of the organization and within this supportive, people-focused environment, we will help you achieve your career goals. Verdantas is an organization where your skills and expertise will be valued, and your contributions will make a lasting difference.
As an Environmental Project Manager at Verdantas, you will play a crucial role in managing multidisciplinary teams on a number of fast-paced diverse projects supporting environmental assessment, remediation, and restoration efforts. You will have the opportunity to oversee and coordinate all phases of projects while maintaining a technical role on the project team. Project experience will include scoping, and reporting for environmental site investigation, remediation planning design, and implementation, and regulatory compliance activities. Your work will directly contribute to the growth of the organization and within this supportive, people-focused environment, we will help you achieve your career goals. Verdantas is an organization where your skills and expertise will be valued, and your contributions will make a lasting difference.
Responsibilities:
- Lead a culture of safety within the project team or unit, including following safety protocols for all projects
- Manage diverse, fast-paced projects involving multidisciplinary teams
- Develop and maintain client relationships for projects under management
- Lead selling and cross-selling efforts; (Geotech, Environmental Resources, Landfill, Civil, Process Design, and Digital Solutions)
- Lead in the development of strategy, scope of work, and budget for projects
- Track work progress relative to project schedules and budgets and actively manage project performance metrics
- Supervise and provide work assignments to the project team
- Prepare, provide technical input, and/or review reports
- Maintain overall project quality consistent with company and professional standards
- Interact with regulatory agencies knowing what information to provide, when, and with appropriate internal or client review.
- Plan and execute own work tasks, as well as oversee tasks of team members, to meet project deadlines
- Solve problems creatively and effectively and make informed decisions
- Collaborate across multiple disciplines and with clients to articulate and achieve project goals
- Mentor staff in required technical skills
- Communicate effectively and proactively with management, peers, and clients
- Complete tasks efficiently and within the allowed budget
- Possess detailed knowledge of regulations in the area of practice
- Motivate and encourage others and help the team achieve success
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Geology/Hydrogeology from an accredited institution
- Professional Licensure preferred, but not required
- Minimum of 15 years of Project Management experience
- An outstanding track record for client management and technical leadership
- Experience applying federal and state environmental regulations
- Must possess a valid driver's license
Benefits:
- Flexible Work Environment
- Paid Parental Leave
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off + Holidays
Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.
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About Verdantas
In 2020, we started with a vision to build a consulting company focused on our environment – making the world a better place. We then began to bring together consulting companies that all shared this common focus for a better world with a people-focused approach. Each entity that joins contributes its engineering, planning, science and technical expertise to create One Great Company to solve complex problems. They bring a legacy of excellence, a reputation of honesty and integrity, with like-minded cultures dedicated to inclusion, diversity, and collaboration. Collectively, we are experts in the environment and its supporting infrastructure who are committed to a people-focused future. Our efforts positively impact the communities we are welcomed into, our employees are allowed to balance their everyday lives, they are encouraged to grow into who they wish to become - all while putting our clients and the community we live in at the center of our actions.
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