Senior Environmental Project Manager
About The Position
Verdantas is seeking a Senior Environmental Project Manager to join their growing team in Philadelphia, PA. This role will focus on site assessment and remediation projects, contributing to the community's environmental health. The position involves working with city agencies on due diligence and redevelopment projects, mentoring junior staff, and collaborating in multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and technical skills, a track record of high-quality deliverables, and the ability to drive complex projects from initiation to completion. Verdantas emphasizes a people-first culture, innovation, sustainability, and work-life balance, and was named the #1 firm to work for in 2025 by Zweig Group.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in environmental engineering or geology/hydrogeology from an accredited institution
- 3 to 5 years of Project Management experience
- 7 to 15 of experience working in an environmental consulting environment
- Licensed PE or PG in the State of Pennsylvania
- Experience with federal and Pennsylvania environmental regulations
- Must possess a valid driver's license
Responsibilities
- Manage diverse, fast-paced projects involving multidisciplinary teams
- Develop and maintain client relationships as primary or secondary client contact for projects
- Lead selling and cross-selling efforts (Geotech, Civil, Environmental Health and Safety)
- Lead in the development of strategy, the scope of work, and the budget for projects
- Track work progress relative to project schedules and budgets
- Lead safety culture within the project team or unit, including following safety protocols for all projects
- Manage project metrics, WIP, and AR
- Supervise and provide work assignments to the project team
- Prepare, provide technical input, and/or review reports
- Maintain overall project quality consistent with company and professional standards
- Interact with regulatory agencies, knowing what information to provide, when, and with appropriate internal or client review
- Plan and execute work tasks, as well as oversee tasks of team members, to meet project deadlines
- Solve problems creatively and effectively, and make informed decisions
- Collaborate across multiple disciplines and with clients to articulate and achieve project goals
- Mentor staff in required technical skills
- Possess detailed knowledge of regulations in the area of practice
- Motivate and encourage others, and help the team achieve success
Benefits
- Flexible Work Environment
- Paid Parental Leave
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off + Holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
