Environmental Project Manager

Verdantas•Middletown, CT

47d•$85,000

About The Position

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose! At Verdantas, we’re redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure. Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don’t just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future. Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world. Ready to shape the future of resilient communities? Verdantas is seeking an Environmental Project Manager to support our growing team in Middletown, CT. In this role, you’ll work as part of a collaborative team with an established portfolio of active projects and a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. You’ll manage a diverse mix of environmental assessment and remediation projects, ranging from fast‑paced challenges to multi-year, complex remediation sites, giving you both variety and the opportunity to grow as a Project Manager. A successful Project Manager in this role will demonstrate the ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary teams and drive complex projects, from initiation to completion, with clarity and purpose. They will possess strong analytical and technical skills and have a track record of producing high-quality deliverables. They will embrace coaching, knowledge sharing, diverse perspectives, and foster a workplace where people thrive and ideas flourish. Our Middletown office is a close-knit, multidisciplinary group supported by a national team of over 2,200 professionals. You’ll be surrounded by technical experts in environmental science and engineering, along with peers and mentors to support your professional development. Growth here isn’t a buzzword; it’s built into how we operate. Named the #1 Hot Firm in 2025 by Zweig Group, you’ll have the runway to build a fulfilling, sustainable career, not just another job.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in geology, hydrogeology, environmental science, environmental engineering, or a related discipline
5-10 years of experience in site investigation and remediation, with 2-6 years of project management experience, including proven success in developing and managing project scopes, proposals, timelines, budgets, staffing, and associated deliverables
LEP or on track to obtain LEP licensure is preferred
Strong working knowledge of Connecticut environmental laws, regulations, and general practices; strong knowledge of federal laws preferred; experience in ASTM/AAI transactional due diligence
Experience with proposal preparation accompanied by strong technical writing skills
Demonstrated experience with site characterization, environmental sampling techniques, methodologies (soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, soil vapor, indoor air, etc.), data analysis, remediation technologies, etc.
Demonstrated success working on a variety of projects and for a variety of clients
Desire to work in a collaborative environment, including active participation in office meetings and working groups, as well as willingness to work with regional or company-wide staff from all levels
Demonstrated ability for client satisfaction, including strong interpersonal and communication skills
Experience managing staff, subcontractors, and client representatives
Ability to adapt and maintain flexibility in the dynamic environment of a growing corporation
Proven approach to hold workplace safety in the highest regard, and the ability to abide by company health and safety procedures and initiatives
Proficiency, adaptability, and the ability to inspire the use of various software, technology, and digital tools

Nice To Haves

LEP or on track to obtain LEP licensure is preferred
Strong working knowledge of Connecticut environmental laws, regulations, and general practices; strong knowledge of federal laws preferred; experience in ASTM/AAI transactional due diligence

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and manage all aspects of due diligence assessment, environmental monitoring, and reporting activities for multiple projects in a diverse portfolio of commercial real estate, industrial, institutional, and public sector clients
Establish and maintain working relationships with peers, junior staff, clients, and vendors to develop scopes of work, written proposals, and final deliverables
Manage field and peer staff, subcontractors, client representatives, and other stakeholders to develop and meet project schedules, milestones, and financial goals for successful project completion
Successfully manage and track project budgets and evaluate project profitability
Train, supervise, and mentor project staff
Prepare, oversee, and review reports that demonstrate sound conceptual site model development, technical writing, and critical thinking skills
Utilize knowledge of key State and federal regulations (i.e., the Connecticut Transfer Act, Remediation Standard Regulations, Release-Based Cleanup Program, Toxic Substances Control Act, etc.) and guidance (i.e., CTDEEP Site Characterization Guidance Document)
Maintain current knowledge of environmental regulations, technologies, and practices
Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and a sense of pride, ownership, and commitment to contributing to high-quality end results for our clients