Environmental Scientist / Project Manager

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin is seeking an Environmental Scientist/Project Manager in Bedford, NH. The role involves managing environmental permitting, compliance monitoring, and natural resource fieldwork. Candidates should have 8-11 years of experience in environmental consulting, a relevant degree, and strong project management skills. Responsibilities include overseeing environmental projects, client communication, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Certifications in environmental science are preferred.
About the position

VHB's Bedford, NH office is looking for an Environmental Scientist/Project Manager to join our growing Natural Sciences Team working to deliver projects for our energy, transportation, and land development clients across New England. The ideal candidate will have previous experience with managing environmental permitting efforts, project environmental compliance monitoring, and have competency in conducting and managing natural resource field work such as wetland delineation. This role involves a combination of fieldwork, project management, and client interaction, making it essential for the candidate to possess strong technical and interpersonal skills. The Environmental Scientist/Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing various environmental projects, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining effective communication with clients and regulatory agencies. The position also requires mentoring junior team members and managing project budgets and timelines effectively.

Responsibilities
• Performs natural resource surveys that may include wetland delineations and functional assessments, soil mapping, wildlife habitat evaluations, vernal pool assessments, and rare species surveys.
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• Manages scientific environmental analysis, natural resource studies and permitting work for large and/or highly complex projects.
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• Oversees development of federal, state, and local environmental permit applications, environmental impact statements and assessments, and planning and zoning studies.
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• Conducts environmental monitoring during project construction to ensure permit compliance and prepare inspection reports.
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• Maintains ongoing dialogue with clients to keep them apprised of project status, changes in conditions or other key points of information (client management).
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• Attends meetings with federal and state regulatory agencies and local municipalities to present projects.
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• Determines client requirements and supervises specifications, instructions, and related documents.
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• Mentors and provides direction and guidance to junior team members, and reviews their work for technical accuracy, thoroughness, and timeliness.
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• Establishes budgets. Monitors project progress for technical accuracy and adherence to schedule and budget.
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• Prepares proposals and/or contracts. Determines client requirements and develops plans, specifications, drawings, instructions, cost estimates, reports, final bid packages, and related documents. Makes recommendations on project staffing and may solicit and evaluate bids.

Requirements
• 8-11 years of professional environmental consulting experience with at least 2 years involving energy projects and environmental permitting required.
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• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Soil Science or related field of study required.
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• Master's degree a plus (may substitute for 1 year of experience).
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• Related certifications such as NH Certified Wetland Scientist, Certified Soil Scientist and or Certified Professional in Sediment and Erosion Control is preferred, or the ability to obtain such certifications within one year.
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• OSHA 40 hr. HAZWOPER certification and annual refresher certifications required for site investigation & remediation services is a plus.
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• Valid driver's license required.

Nice-to-haves
• Experience in identifying northeast plant species, soils, and natural communities.

Benefits
• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
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• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
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• Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
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• Focus on learning, development, and career growth
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• Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace