Project Manager / Environmental Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager / Environmental Engineer to play a pivotal role in our growing environmental consulting practice in NYC. We are prioritizing candidates with a Professional Engineer (PE) license who bring deep technical authority, client-facing leadership, and a proven track record of managing complex environmental consulting and engineering projects.

In this role, you will take ownership of high-profile projects in the NYC metropolitan area, direct field and office engineering efforts (including Phase I/II Site Assessments, remediation designs, and Remedial Action Workplans), provide oversight of quality control and quality assurance reviews of environmental and hazardous materials deliverables, and mentor junior-to-mid-level engineering and scientific staff. This position offers significant autonomy, path-to-leadership advancement, and direct involvement in key client and regulatory relationships.

• Salary Range: Starts at $90,000+ (commensurate with experience and PE licensure, if applicable)
• Benefits & Culture: True Environmental offers comprehensive benefits focused on holistic employee well-being, including health insurance, 401(k) with company match, and generous PTO. They prioritize work-life balance through flexible options and foster professional growth via tuition reimbursement and continuous learning in a supportive culture.

What You'll Do

• Lead and manage end-to-end site investigation and remediation projects-from initial scoping and proposal preparation to workplan design, engineering controls, field oversight, and final regulatory approval.
• Direct site characterizations and environmental investigations to determine the nature and extent of contamination across soil, soil vapor, sediment, groundwater, and air for public, private, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure clients.
• Oversee the preparation of Phase I ESAs (ASTM E1527), Phase II Investigations, Remedial Action Workplans (RAWPs), and complex engineering reports; perform critical peer reviews and engineering sign-offs.
• Direct field programs and oversee specialty subcontractors (drillers, remediation contractors) during soil boring advancement, monitoring well installation, excavation, and remedial system construction.
• Manage, mentor, and train junior-to-mid-level engineers and scientists; ensure deliverables meet high technical standards while maintaining project budgets, timelines, and profitability.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact in project meetings with clients, municipal stakeholders, and regulatory agencies (NYSDEC, NYCDEP, OER).

Minimum Requirements

• BS or MS in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering with an environmental concentration, Geology, or a closely related discipline.
• 8-10+ years of progressive environmental engineering and consulting experience, with demonstrated project management and team leadership skills.
• Hands-on experience executing Phase I ESAs and Phase II Site Investigations, including soil, sediment, soil vapor, air, and groundwater sampling.
• Working knowledge of NYSDEC/NYSDOH Rules, Regulations, and Guidance documents (DER-10, Part 360, Part 375, Vapor Intrusion Technical Guidance) and Chapter 12 (Hazardous Materials) of the New York City Environmental Quality Review Technical Manual.
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification with current 8-hour refresher.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean record and willingness to conduct field oversight across the five boroughs of NYC, Westchester, and Long Island.
• Exceptional technical writing, analytical, quantitative problem-solving, and project financial management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook).
• Ability to wear a respirator, pass a pre-employment drug screening, and comply with DOT-regulated random drug testing programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license (NYS PE registration or ability to obtain via reciprocity is a major asset).
• Advanced experience designing and executing complex remedial solutions and engineered controls across various environmental media.
• Working knowledge of environmental investigation implications with the CEQR process (Chapter 12) and NYC Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP) / OER projects.
• OSHA 10-Hour or 30-Hour Construction Safety certification.
• GIS (Geographic Information Systems) competency.