Project Manager / Environmental Engineer

True Environmental•New York, NY

5d•$90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Matrix New World Engineering, part of True Environmental and its partner firms, is seeking an experienced Project Manager / Environmental Engineer for its growing environmental consulting practice in New York City. The role leads high-profile environmental consulting and engineering projects in the NYC metropolitan area, with substantial autonomy, opportunities for advancement into leadership, and direct involvement in client and regulatory relationships. Candidates with a Professional Engineer (PE) license, technical authority, client-facing leadership, and experience managing complex projects are prioritized. The position manages site investigation and remediation projects from scoping and proposal preparation through workplan design, field oversight, engineering controls, and regulatory approval. It directs field and office engineering efforts, including Phase I and Phase II site assessments, remediation designs, and Remedial Action Workplans; oversees quality reviews of environmental and hazardous materials deliverables; and mentors junior-to-mid-level engineers and scientists. The role also manages project budgets, schedules, and profitability and serves as a technical contact for clients, municipal stakeholders, and regulatory agencies. The salary starts at $90,000 and is commensurate with experience and PE licensure, if applicable. Benefits include health insurance, a 401(k) with company match, generous paid time off, flexible options supporting work-life balance, tuition reimbursement, and continuous learning opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering with an environmental concentration, Geology, or a closely related discipline.
8–10+ years of progressive environmental engineering and consulting experience, including demonstrated project management and team leadership.
Hands-on experience executing Phase I ESAs and Phase II Site Investigations, including soil, sediment, soil vapor, air, and groundwater sampling.
Working knowledge of NYSDEC and NYSDOH rules, regulations, and guidance, including DER-10, Parts 360 and 375, and Vapor Intrusion Technical Guidance, as well as Chapter 12 (Hazardous Materials) of the New York City Environmental Quality Review Technical Manual.
OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification with a current 8-hour refresher.
Valid driver's license with a clean record and willingness to conduct field oversight across the five boroughs of NYC, Westchester, and Long Island.
Exceptional technical writing, analytical, quantitative problem-solving, and project financial management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.
Ability to wear a respirator, pass a pre-employment drug screening, and comply with DOT-regulated random drug testing programs.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license; New York State PE registration or ability to obtain it through reciprocity is a major asset.
Advanced experience designing and executing complex remedial solutions and engineered controls across various environmental media.
Working knowledge of environmental investigation implications for the CEQR process (Chapter 12) and NYC Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP) / OER projects.
OSHA 10-Hour or 30-Hour Construction Safety certification.
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) competency.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage site investigation and remediation projects from initial scoping and proposal preparation through workplan design, engineering controls, field oversight, and final regulatory approval.
Direct site characterizations and investigations to determine contamination in soil, soil vapor, sediment, groundwater, and air for public, private, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure clients.
Oversee preparation of Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ASTM E1527), Phase II investigations, Remedial Action Workplans, and complex engineering reports; conduct peer reviews and engineering sign-offs.
Direct field programs and oversee specialty subcontractors during soil boring advancement, monitoring well installation, excavation, and remedial system construction.
Manage, mentor, and train junior-to-mid-level engineers and scientists.
Ensure deliverables meet technical standards while managing project budgets, schedules, and profitability.
Serve as the primary technical contact in meetings with clients, municipal stakeholders, and regulatory agencies, including NYSDEC, NYCDEP, and OER.
Conduct field oversight across NYC's five boroughs, Westchester, and Long Island.