Project Manager / Environmental Engineer

True Environmental•New York, NY

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 NYC. The role offers ownership of high-profile projects in the NYC metropolitan area, significant autonomy, a path to leadership advancement, and direct involvement in key client and regulatory relationships. Candidates with a Professional Engineer (PE) license are prioritized. The Project Manager / Environmental Engineer leads site investigation and remediation projects from initial scoping and proposal preparation through workplan design, engineering controls, field oversight, and final regulatory approval. The role directs field and office engineering efforts, oversees environmental and hazardous materials deliverables, manages project budgets, timelines, and profitability, and mentors junior-to-mid-level engineering and scientific staff. The position serves as the primary technical contact for clients, municipal stakeholders, and regulatory agencies.

Requirements

BS or MS 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, with demonstrated project management and team leadership skills.
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/NYSDOH rules, regulations, and guidance documents, including DER-10, Part 360, Part 375, and Vapor Intrusion Technical Guidance, and 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 NYC’s five boroughs, 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; NYS PE registration or ability to obtain it via 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 with the CEQR process (Chapter 12) and NYC Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP) / OER projects.
OSHA 10-Hour or 30-Hour Construction Safety certification.
GIS (Geographic Information Systems) 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 environmental investigations across soil, soil vapor, sediment, groundwater, and air for public, private, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure clients.
Oversee preparation of Phase I ESAs (ASTM E1527), Phase II Investigations, Remedial Action Workplans (RAWPs), 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 maintaining project budgets, timelines, and profitability.
Serve as the primary technical point of contact in project meetings with clients, municipal stakeholders, and regulatory agencies, including NYSDEC, NYCDEP, and OER.