Environmental Project Manager

Verdantas is seeking an Environmental Project Manager in Somerville, NJ, to oversee due diligence assessments, environmental monitoring, and project management for diverse clients. The role requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 5-10 years of experience, including project management. Candidates should have knowledge of New Jersey environmental regulations and strong technical writing skills. The company emphasizes innovation, sustainability, and a people-first culture.
Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose!

At Verdantas, we’re redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure.

Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don’t just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future.

Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world.

Ready to shape the future of resilient communities?

What You'll Do



Plan, coordinate, and manage all aspects of due diligence assessment, environmental monitoring, and reporting activities for multiple projects in a diverse portfolio of commercial real estate, industrial, institutional, and public sector clientsEstablish and maintain working relationships with peers, junior staff, clients, and vendors to develop scopes of work, written proposals, and final deliverablesManage field and peer staff, subcontractors, client representatives, and other stakeholders to develop and meet project schedules, milestones, and financial goals for successful project completion Successfully manage and track project budgets and evaluate project profitabilityTrain, supervise, and mentor project staffPrepare, oversee, and review reports that demonstrate sound conceptual site model development, technical writing, and critical thinking skillsUtilize knowledge of key State and federal regulations (i.e., Administrative Requirements for the Remediation of Contaminated Sites, Remediation Standards, Technical Requirements for Site Remediation, etc.) and NJDEP CSRR Guidance DocumentsMaintain current knowledge of environmental regulations, technologies, and practicesDemonstrate strong problem-solving skills and a sense of pride, ownership, and commitment to contributing to high-quality end results for our clients

What You Bring

Bachelor's degree in geology, hydrogeology, environmental science, environmental engineering, or a related discipline5-10 years of experience in site investigation and remediation, with 2-6 years of project management experience, including proven success in developing and managing project scopes, proposals, timelines, budgets, staffing, and associated deliverablesStrong working knowledge of New Jersey environmental laws, regulations, and general practices; experience in ASTM transactional due diligence strongly preferredExperience with proposal preparation accompanied by strong technical writing skillsDemonstrated experience with site characterization, environmental sampling techniques, methodologies (soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, soil vapor, indoor air, etc.), data analysis, remediation technologies, etc. Demonstrated success working on a variety of projects and for a variety of clientsDesire to work in a collaborative environment, including active participation in office meetings and working groups, as well as willingness to work with regional or company-wide staff from all levelsDemonstrated ability for client satisfaction, including strong interpersonal and communication skillsExperience managing staff, subcontractors, and client representativesProven approach to hold workplace safety in the highest regard, and the ability to abide by company health and safety procedures and initiativesProficiency, adaptability, and the ability to inspire the use of various software, technology, and digital tools

Salary Range

The compensation range for this position is $100,000 - $130,000, with final compensation determined based on years of experience, qualifications, and licensing status.

Benefits

Flexible Work Environment Paid Parental Leave Medical Dental Vision Life and AD&D Insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 401(k) with Company Match Paid Time Off + Holidays

Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.

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