Environmental Project Manager

Verdantas•Tampa, FL

About The Position

Verdantas is seeking an Environmental Project Manager to lead multidisciplinary environmental and water resources projects from planning and field execution through analysis, quality assurance, reporting, and regulatory support. The role defines project strategies, scopes, schedules, budgets, technical requirements, and quality expectations, and manages project performance against key measures. The manager leads wetland, lake, surface-water, and hydrologic assessments; evaluates ecological and hydrologic criteria; and develops defensible water-resource recommendations. The position also coordinates environmental permitting and compliance, regulatory agency engagement, technical reviews, and the preparation of clear reports and briefings. It includes assigning and overseeing work, mentoring and training staff, and collaborating across disciplines. The role supports business development through proposals, marketing plans, industry participation, and professional relationship building. Verdantas describes its culture as people-focused and committed to employee, client, and community well-being, with work focused on environmental and infrastructure challenges.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or a related discipline from an accredited institution.
Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in the environmental industry, including project delivery within environmental services and water resources.
Demonstrated success in project management, client management, technical leadership, and multidisciplinary team coordination.
Experience applying federal and state environmental regulations and coordinating with regulatory agencies.
Experience with wetland and surface-water assessments, hydrologic and ecological data analysis, environmental permitting, mitigation monitoring, and regulatory compliance.
Proficiency with geodatabases, spatial analysis, mobile GIS field workflows, and environmental data quality assurance and quality control.
Ability to translate complex scientific and regulatory information into clear, decision-ready recommendations for technical and non-technical audiences.
Proven ability to build strong internal and external partnerships, mentor staff, and foster a collaborative team environment.
Servant-leadership mindset that combines empathy with high standards for technical quality and client service.

Nice To Haves

Professional Wetland Scientist certification or a comparable professional credential.

Responsibilities

Champion Verdantas’ empathetic, people-focused culture and lead by example in interactions with employees, clients, and partners.
Lead multidisciplinary environmental and water resources projects from planning and field execution through analysis, quality assurance, reporting, and regulatory support.
Define project strategies, scopes of work, schedules, budgets, technical requirements, and quality expectations.
Manage project performance by tracking progress, schedules, budgets, deliverables, and other key performance measures.
Build and maintain strong client relationships and communicate proactively with clients, project teams, and company leadership.
Promote a strong safety culture and ensure project teams follow applicable safety procedures and requirements.
Lead wetland, lake, surface-water, and hydrologic assessments; evaluate ecological and hydrologic criteria; and translate findings into defensible water-resource recommendations.
Coordinate environmental permitting and compliance activities, including Natural Resource Evaluation reports, Environmental Resource Permit applications, Clean Water Act Section 404 permitting, impact evaluations, and mitigation assessments.
Coordinate with regulatory agencies and provide accurate, timely information following appropriate internal and client review.
Lead technical peer reviews and prepare clear, decision-ready reports, memoranda, presentations, and briefings for clients, agencies, partners, and stakeholders.
Assign and oversee project work, mentor staff, provide technical guidance, and support team members in meeting project goals.
Develop and deliver training for staff and consultants on wetland assessment methods, field procedures, and data-quality objectives.
Collaborate across disciplines to solve problems, make informed decisions, and achieve project objectives.
Maintain current knowledge of federal and state regulations applicable to the practice area.
Support business development by preparing proposals and marketing plans, participating in industry organizations, and expanding professional relationships.