Environmental Project Manager

Environmental Project Manager

Overview

We are seeking an Environmental Project Manager to lead environmental remediation and construction projects at Superfund and industrial sites throughout Upstate New York, with occasional travel across the Northeast and Midwest. This role offers the opportunity to manage complex environmental projects from planning through execution while working closely with regulatory agencies, contractors, and technical teams.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage environmental remediation and construction projects from inception through completion.
- Oversee field activities related to groundwater, soil, sediment, and vapor investigations.
- Coordinate construction and remediation efforts at Superfund and contaminated sites.
- Review construction drawings, specifications, and project plans.
- Develop project schedules, budgets, staffing plans, and construction sequencing.
- Lead site safety meetings and ensure compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations.
- Perform construction takeoffs and support procurement activities.
- Coordinate soil sampling, environmental monitoring, and technical reporting.
- Prepare and review Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs).
- Interface with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies to ensure environmental compliance.
- Supervise field staff, subcontractors, and consultants to ensure project quality, safety, and schedule adherence.
- Prepare reports, documentation, and regulatory deliverables.

Required Qualifications

- Minimum 2-3 years of Project Management experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Construction Management, or a related field.
- Willingness to travel extensively for project work.
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification.
- Background working in environmental remediation, civil construction, decontamination, land development, or related infrastructure projects.
- Reliable transportation required, as this role involves travel throughout Upstate New York and surrounding states approximately 85% of the time.
- Ability and willingness to obtain OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification if not currently certified.

Preferred Qualifications

- OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification.
- Experience with environmental site investigations and remediation projects.
- Knowledge of groundwater, soil, vapor, and stormwater management programs.
- Experience working on Superfund, industrial, or contaminated site projects.
- Familiarity with environmental regulations and regulatory agency coordination.
- Proficiency with Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), or similar construction/project management platforms.
- Experience with In Situ Stabilization (ISS) and other environmental remediation technologies.

Ideal Background

Candidates with experience in the following areas are highly encouraged to apply:

- Environmental Remediation
- Environmental Compliance
- Construction Management
- Civil Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Land Development
- Water/Wastewater Infrastructure
- Groundwater Investigation & Remediation
- Environmental Site Assessments (Phase I & II)
- Landfills and Decontamination Projects
- Industrial Construction

Desired Skills

- Project Management
- Construction Management
- Environmental Compliance
- Site Assessments
- Report Writing
- Regulatory Coordination
- Environmental Monitoring
- Soil Sampling
- Groundwater & Stormwater Management
- OSHA and HAZWOPER Safety Practices

Additional Information

- Extensive field and travel-based role supporting projects throughout the Northeast region
- Opportunity to manage environmental remediation and construction projects from planning through completion
- Ideal for candidates with a blend of project management, environmental, and construction experience looking to advance into a larger project leadership role.

Why This Opportunity?

This position offers the chance to lead impactful environmental remediation and redevelopment projects while working on a diverse portfolio of contaminated site cleanup, civil infrastructure, and environmental construction projects. You'll gain exposure to challenging technical work, regulatory coordination, and large-scale remediation efforts while growing your project management career.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Syracuse, NY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Syracuse, NY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 2026.
Workplace Type
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