Senior Environmental Project Manager

GHD • Wayne, DE

21h • Hybrid

About The Position

Our Northeast Environmental business in King of Prussia, PA is seeking a Senior Environmental Project Manager to help advance our Contamination Assessment & Remediation service line throughout the region. In this role, you will lead client engagements, manage complex environmental projects, and oversee permitting, regulatory strategy, and technical deliverables including reports, work plans, and proposals. You will apply your expertise in federal, state, and local environmental regulations to guide remediation approaches, support innovative remedial system design, and interpret and manage environmental data. This position also offers the opportunity to mentor and develop staff while contributing to business growth through proposal development, client relationship management, and networking. It’s an ideal role for a motivated leader who enjoys balancing technical excellence with people development and business strategy, while making a meaningful impact on environmental projects across the region.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Environmental, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Science or related field
• At least 15 years of experience in environmental consulting including environmental permitting & compliance, remediation & design, site assessments, report writing, data management & interpretation, project coordination, and managing clients
• Proven ability to foster and maintain client relationships through effective project management and delivery of high-quality work products on time and within budget
• Experience managing and mentoring junior technical staff
• Ability and willingness to travel for client meetings and site visits (up to 25% of the time)

Nice To Haves

• Professional licensure preferred
• Experience managing federal contracts/projects a plus
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification a plus

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with small clients while also helping senior colleagues manage relationships with larger key clients and customers.
• Deliver required outcomes by managing day-to-day relationships with contract service providers while working within an established contract management plan.
• Follow the organization's health, safety, and environment (HSE) policies, procedures, and mandatory instructions to identify and mitigate environmental risks and risks to the well-being of self and others in the workplace.
• Identify patterns of risky behavior within the team and take appropriate action to resolve them, escalating serious issues as appropriate.
• Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential.
• Maintain an in-depth understanding of technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
• Deliver small- or medium-scale projects while working within an established program management plan.
• Gather information and resources, draft and complete proposals, and fulfill all process requirements (in terms of deadlines, documentation, etc.) in response to bid solicitations, request for proposal, and request for tender to create the best chance of being awarded the contract.

Benefits

• We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees