Environmental Project Manager - Site Investigation

at VHB in Winooski, Vermont, United States

Job Description

Environmental Project Manager - Site Investigation & Remediation
Job Locations

US-VT-Winooski

ID 
2025-5334  

Category 
Science  

Type 
Regular Full-Time  

Career Stage Type 
Experienced  

# of Openings 
1
Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION
Environmental Project Manager - Site Investigation & Remediation
Location: Winooski Mill Building (new office), Winooski, Vermont
At VHB, our Site Investigation & Remediation (SI&R) practice is dedicated to delivering comprehensive services that investigate, manage and mitigate environmental risks while satisfying regulatory requirements and project variables. Join our team and play a crucial role in enhancing how we deliver technically excellent and thoughtful SIR services to our clients. You'll be instrumental in creating cost-effective, multi-disciplinary solutions and providing essential SI&R support for some of Vermont's most notable development and infrastructure projects.
Serving clients mainly in Vermont, but also across New England, we offer a complete suite of services-including site assessments, subsurface investigations, as well as design and permitting support, which add value and foster sustainable growth. Join us in our mission to clean up the environment and revitalize blighted properties.
VHB has an immediate opening for an Environmental Project Manager to join our expanding SI&R team in Vermont. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven environmental professional who is passionate about solving complex challenges and motivated to help grow our SI&R practice. We're seeking someone with a growth mindset -- a proven technical lead who has strong client connections in Vermont, can build relationships with VHB's existing clients and foster new pursuits in the marketplace. A 65-person SI&R team across VHB's footprint will be available to provide resources and strong technical support to the selected candidate as part of this personal and professional growth opportunity. You will collaborate with a dynamic team of professionals from diverse disciplines, fostering innovation and comprehensive solutions that will benefit the community we love.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals to develop creative, cost-effective, and compliant solutions for sites that are complicated by the presence of contamination.
Manage diverse SI&R projects while maintaining and growing client relationships.
Coordinate the preparation and review of project deliverables (e.g. Phase I ESAs, desktop due diligence memos, site investigation reports, evaluations and corrective action alternatives, soil management plans, corrective action plans, etc.) with a high level of proficiency.
Mentor and develop junior staff, including coaching of field procedures, task and budget management, and promotion of a positive client experience.
Represent VHB through participation in professional organizations, conferences, and community engagement.
Stay current with regulations, emerging contaminants, evolving technologies, and industry trends.
What You Bring
Excellent communication skills, including exceptional writing and the ability to review technical documents with attention to detail.
Innovative spirit and a growth mindset-eager to build new client relationships and expand our visibility in the region.
Strong team leadership, adaptability, collaborative problem-solving and an ability to support the career development of junior staff.
Field and office experience (role is primarily office-based, with occasional field oversight).
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental/Civil Engineering, Environmental Science or a related field (Master's a plus).
5-8+ years of professional experience in environmental consulting and site remediation.
OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER and current 8-hour refresher certification required.
PE licensure in Vermont preferred, and/or PG in New England or New York preferred.
In-depth knowledge of VTDEC IRule. Familiarity with NHDES or NYDEC regulations a plus.
Established positive relationships with VTDEC and EPA Region 1 strongly preferred.

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