Senior Environmental Project Manager

GZA GeoEnvironmental is hiring a Senior Environmental Project Manager in Providence, RI. The role requires a Licensed Site Professional with 15+ years of experience in environmental engineering/consulting. Responsibilities include managing environmental projects, client relations, mentoring staff, and overseeing fieldwork. Candidates should have strong communication skills and a relevant degree. GZA emphasizes collaboration and offers professional development opportunities.
GZA is seeking a Senior Environmental Project Manager, who is a Licensed Site Professional (LSP), with at least 15 years of environmental engineering/consulting experience to join our Providence, Rhode Island team. This role is responsible for managing environmental investigation and remediation projects from planning through completion, ensuring work is performed safely, on schedule, within scope, and on budget. The Senior Environmental Project Manager will serve as a primary client contact, lead technical execution, mentor junior staff, and represent GZA throughout proposal, contract, and project performance phases. The ideal candidate is a seasoned environmental professional who values technical excellence, strong client relationships, and collaboration within a One Company environment.

Key Responsibilities:
• Manage environmental site investigation and remediation projects from planning through completion
• Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, deliverables, and contractual/financial matters
• Serve as the primary client contact and maintain strong professional relationships
• Prepare and review technical reports, proposals, work plans, and regulatory submittals
• Perform and oversee data analysis, interpretation, and calculations related to sampling, remediation performance, and regulatory compliance
• Mentor and support project engineers and scientists
• Conduct and oversee fieldwork, including soil, groundwater, and vapor sampling and remediation system operation and maintenance, as needed
• Support business development through networking, professional organizations, client meetings, and marketing initiatives
• GZA emphasizes a One Company environment, and as a member of our team, you may be asked to assist on projects and tasks outside of your primary responsibilities

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Geology/Hydrogeology, or Environmental Sciences (advanced degree a plus)
• Minimum of 15 years of relevant environmental consulting or engineering experience
• Licensed Site Professional (LSP) with strong familiarity with the Massachusetts Contingency Plan and applicable regulations
• Proven experience managing environmental investigation, compliance, and remediation projects
• Strong data analysis, problem-solving, organizational, and professional judgment skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with a record of high-quality work products
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment
• Strong understanding of field sampling and investigative protocols; willingness to perform fieldwork as needed
• Experience preparing well-written technical reports within budget (construction bid specification experience a plus)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and environmental data management software
• Completion of 40-hour and 8-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training

Why GZA?

GZA is an employee-owned multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm with a history of more than 60 years of providing innovative engineering solutions to improve the natural and built environment. At GZA, we value our employees and provide opportunities for professional development and training in a friendly and collaborative work environment. Our Project Managers can participate in profit sharing and ownership programs, reflecting our commitment to rewarding excellence and dedication, as well as a generous company-subsidized benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401K. You will join a team of talented professionals who are passionate about solving environmental challenges and delivering high-quality service to our clients.

The base salary for this position may range between $125,000.00 to $150,000.00. The actual base salary and total compensation will depend on many factors, including location, candidate experience, education, professional licensure, and other qualifications.

Note to Recruitment Agencies: GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies, recruiting firms, or other third parties. All unsolicited resumes will be considered a gift, and GZA will not be obligated to pay a referral fee. GZA explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. This policy is in place to ensure we respect the relationships with our preferred vendors and avoid any potential misunderstandings.