Senior Project Manager, Environmental Compliance

DFM Development Services LLC • Reston, VA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

DFM Development Services is seeking a full-time Senior Project Manager to lead the Environmental Compliance Division’s due diligence practice. The role focuses on business development for Phase 1 and Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), Property Condition Assessments (PCAs), and subsurface investigation services. The Senior Project Manager coordinates and oversees field inspections and final reporting, performs technical inspection work as needed, and collaborates with internal team members on Red Tape Due Diligence services.

The role also involves preparing and submitting client proposals using Salesforce, following up with prospective clients on scopes and proposals, and providing a high level of client service. The successful candidate will network with decision-makers in the development, banking, and AEC industries and may interview candidates and recommend hires or independent contractors as workload increases. The position is based in Reston, Virginia.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Natural Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of environmental consulting or PCA experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to walk around active job sites efficiently.
• Proficiency with a Windows operating system and Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to walk, stop, stand, bend, reach, kneel, squat, and sit for extended periods.
• Comfort working in confined spaces after receiving proper training and certification.
• Ability to enter, access, and inspect underground stormwater structures, including climbing ladders to gain roof access.

Nice To Haves

• Phase 1 and Phase 2 ESA experience.
• Subsurface investigation experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Engineer in Training (EIT) credential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Environmental Compliance Division’s due diligence practice.
• Develop business for Phase 1 ESAs, Phase 2 ESAs, PCAs, and subsurface investigation services.
• Coordinate and oversee Phase 1 and Phase 2 ESA, subsurface investigation, and PCA field inspections and final reporting.
• Perform technical inspection work as needed.
• Interview and make recommendations on new hires and independent contractors as workload increases.
• Learn and use Salesforce to prepare and submit proposals to clients.
• Follow up with potential clients to review scopes, gather proposal feedback, and pursue business.
• Coordinate with internal division team members on Red Tape Due Diligence services.
• Provide a high level of client service to differentiate the company from competitors.
• Network with decision-makers in the development, banking, and AEC industries.

Benefits

• Yearly bonus.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• PTO and paid holidays.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Computer, phone, and company vehicle for business travel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior