Environmental Project Director -Senior Phase I ESA Reviewer/Environmental Professional
About The Position
CREtelligent is hiring an Environmental Project Director (EPD) to serve as a senior technical reviewer and signing Environmental Professional (EP) for Phase I ESAs across our national commercial real estate portfolio. You will own the quality and defensibility of our deliverables — reviewing reports, providing final EP opinions, and partnering with clients on complex transactions. You'll work alongside a tight-knit EP team — reviewing reports, signing off on EP opinions, and engaging directly with clients on the calls and questions that move transactions forward. CREtelligent pairs advanced data and analytics with best-in-class review practices, so you spend your time on the technical judgment that matters rather than chasing down records. You'll review a high volume of Phase I ESAs each year across a national commercial real estate portfolio — a steady, high-quality deal flow that lets you build deep pattern recognition across markets, asset types, and lender scopes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, or a related field OR equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 5+ years of experience conducting Phase I ESAs within the commercial real estate due diligence industry.
- Proven ability to communicate directly with clients.
- Qualifies as an Environmental Professional under 40 CFR 312.10 (the federal standard for signing ASTM E1527 Phase I ESAs).
- Strong skills in analyzing and interpreting environmental field and laboratory data.
- Proven experience in technical report writing with attention to detail and regulatory compliance.
- A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for contributing to the growth of a dynamic, professional environmental team.
Nice To Haves
- Experience reviewing PCAs is a plus (dual-scope candidates).
- Professional licensure such as Professional Geologist (PG) and/or Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, SBA, and HUD ESA standards is preferred, but not required.
- Experience writing reports in Quire/Parcel (or comparable ESA reporting platforms) is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the senior reviewer and signing EP for Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs); dual-scope candidates will also review Property Condition Assessments (PCAs).
- Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills in both internal team collaboration and client-facing interactions.
- Synthesize diverse data sets to develop comprehensive client deliverables.
- Provide final conclusions and professional opinions as the designated Environmental Professional (EP).
- Operate independently with strong initiative and the ability to manage multiple, deadline-driven projects simultaneously.
- Serve as a key contributor within the environmental team, with the capability to immediately step into project management responsibilities.
Benefits
- Comprehensive extended health care coverage - medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, medical transportation plan, critical illness insurance, pet insurance, and more.
- 401k and Roth Retirement Plans with employer contribution.
- Wellness benefits and stipends to support your physical and mental health.
- Professional paid time off plan with no tracking and no accruals.
- Paid maternity and paternity leave (12 weeks paid leave + 4 weeks part-time paid transition for primary caregiver; 6 weeks paid leave for supporting caregiver).
- Half day of paid volunteer time annually.
- Exam fee reimbursement and ongoing renewal support for professional licensure (PG, PE) and other industry certifications.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
