Senior Environmental Consultant

Verdantas•Manchester, NH

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Verdantas is seeking a Sr. Environmental Consultant to support their Manchester, NH office. This role involves leading diverse projects that address critical environmental challenges, fostering a collaborative and people-centered culture, inspiring and mentoring the next generation of consultants, driving creative use of technology, and promoting sustainable practices. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, drive projects with clarity and purpose, embrace coaching, knowledge sharing, diverse perspectives, and foster a collaborative environment. They will possess strong analytical and technical skills, a track record of producing high-quality deliverables, and expertise in both New Hampshire and federal regulations. Verdantas is a people-first company that values employee well-being, growth, and impact, and is committed to sustainability and innovation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Environmental Engineering, or other related technical discipline
15-20+ years of experience in site investigation and remediation, conceptual model development, and transactional due diligence support
Proven business development experience
Professional Licensure (Professional Geologist or Professional Engineer) in New Hampshire or willingness to obtain it within 6 months of hire, required
Strong knowledge of NHDES Administrative Rules, including but not limited to: Env-Or 600 Contaminated Sites Management, Env-Or 700 Groundwater Release Detection Permits, Env-Or 800 Brownfields Program, and Env-Sw 900 Management of Certain Wastes
Understanding of state and Federal environmental regulatory frameworks in the Northeast
Demonstrated leadership
Experience and willingness to serve as a strong mentor to staff
Excellent attention to detail and excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and judgment skills
Must possess a valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

Manage diverse projects, involving multidisciplinary technical teams, to deliver high-quality work on environmental site assessment and remediation projects throughout New Hampshire, the Northeast, and beyond
Maintain and develop client relationships and assist with selling and cross-selling efforts
Actively contribute to business development efforts by identifying new opportunities, supporting proposal development, and strengthening client relationships within target markets
Routinely interact with regulatory agencies and attend meetings with clients, municipal officials, and contractors
Lead in the development of strategy, scope of work, evaluation of risk, and budget for projects
Actively assist project managers with maintaining and managing project performance metrics
Maintain overall project quality consistent with company and professional standards
Prepare, provide technical input, and/or review reports
Solve problems creatively and effectively and make informed decisions
Communicate effectively and proactively with management, peers, and clients
Mentor and provide technical leadership to aspiring project managers and junior staff