Environmental Project Manager – Site Investigation & Remediation

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  • Winooski, VT
  • $80,000-90,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
OverviewABOUT THE POSITIONEnvironmental Project Manager – Site Investigation & RemediationLocation: Winooski Mill Building (new office), Winooski, VermontAt 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.
Our best estimate of the salary range for this position located in Vermont is $80,000-90,000. This offer is determined based on a number of job-related factors including internal comparators, skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities and geographic location. In addition, VHB offers a holistic benefits package which can be found .We are VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating , which includes:
  • Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
  • Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
  • Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
  • Focus on learning, development, and career growth
  • Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace
We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join us!VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.#LI-AS1

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