Environmental Scientist Project Manager

VHB • Watertown, MA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

VHB is seeking an Environmental Scientist / Project Manager to support its growing Natural Sciences team. This hybrid field- and office-based role supports transportation, energy, land development, and infrastructure projects throughout Massachusetts and New England, and may be based in either the Watertown or Worcester, Massachusetts office.

The position manages environmental permitting, natural resource evaluation, and construction compliance work from scope development through delivery. It leads field investigations and environmental studies, prepares and coordinates permit applications and technical materials, and supports compliance monitoring during construction. The role also coordinates project teams and external stakeholders, reviews deliverables for technical quality, and mentors junior staff.

The full-time annual base salary range for this position in Massachusetts is $100,000 to $125,000. The offered base salary depends on job-related factors. Eligible employees may also receive incentive compensation bonuses, spot bonuses, and merit-based salary increases. VHB offers a comprehensive benefits package and a flexible, hybrid work environment.

Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. in environmental science, natural resources, wetland science, soil science, ecological sciences, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of professional environmental consulting experience, with strong emphasis and experience in managing or completing wetland delineations and/or environmental project management.
• Working knowledge of Massachusetts and federal environmental permitting, including the Wetlands Protection Act, Section 404/401, and the Massachusetts and federal Endangered Species Acts.
• Ability to read engineering site plans.
• Ability to work safely and confidently in the field and on active construction sites in physically challenging outdoor conditions.
• Ability to travel to project sites throughout Massachusetts and New England as needed.
• Strong technical writing, quality-control, verbal communication, critical-thinking, and client-management skills.
• Ability to manage project budgets, schedules, deliverables, and staff resources while independently leading tasks and coordinating with broader project teams.
• Self-motivated, team-oriented, and attentive to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Chapter 91, MEPA, coastal resources, or energy siting.
• Proficiency with ArcGIS.

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental permitting, natural resource evaluation, and construction compliance tasks from scope development through delivery, including schedules, budgets, staffing, and client communication.
• Lead and conduct wetland and watercourse delineations, wetland functional assessments, wildlife habitat evaluations, rare species surveys, and related field investigations.
• Prepare and coordinate local, state, and federal environmental permit applications, supporting studies, alternatives analyses, technical reports, and agency responses.
• Provide environmental compliance monitoring and reporting during construction, including erosion and sedimentation control oversight and permit-condition compliance.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary internal teams, subconsultants, clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders; attend meetings and communicate project status, risks, and permitting strategies.
• Review project deliverables for technical quality and mentor junior staff in field methods, permitting, reporting, and project-delivery practices.

Benefits

• Eligibility to participate in the VHB 401(k) plan.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Wellness programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Recognition programs.
• Eligible employees may receive annual incentive compensation bonuses, spot bonuses, and merit-based salary increases.
• Flexible, hybrid work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level