What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Environmental Manager position at Environmental Health Consultants?
Site Remediation & Environmental Compliance
Location: Hybrid – Baltimore/Washington Metropolitan Area
Compensation: Competitive hourly compensation commensurate with experience ($65–$75/hour typical range)
Environmental Health Consultants (EHC) is seeking an experienced environmental consulting professional to join our growing team as a Senior Environmental Manager specializing in site remediation and environmental compliance.
This is more than a project management role — it is an opportunity to become a key contributor to the long-term growth, technical leadership, and strategic direction of a collaborative and mission-driven environmental consulting firm.
At EHC, we maintain a hands-on, team-oriented culture where employees work closely together across projects and have the opportunity to make a visible impact on the company's direction and growth. We are not a large corporate consulting firm with layers of management and rigid silos. Our team values technical excellence, responsiveness, flexibility, innovation, and practical solutions for our clients.
Our work is guided by five strategic pillars that shape how we grow, serve clients, support employees, and create impact:
- Client Growth – Growing the right clients, in the right markets, with the right services
- People & Culture – Building a culture of candor, care, accountability, and growth
- Operational Excellence – Supporting sustainable growth through quality, consistency, and collaboration
- Stakeholder Impact – Creating measurable value for employees, communities, partners, and clients
- AI & Innovation – Using technology to amplify expertise, insight, and impact
We are looking for someone who not only brings strong technical remediation and compliance experience but also believes in these principles and wants to grow alongside a small business focused on long-term impact and sustainable growth.
About the Role
The Senior Environmental Manager will serve as a senior technical leader within the organization, supporting complex remediation and compliance projects, mentoring staff, strengthening EHC’s technical depth, and helping position the company for continued growth in the Mid-Atlantic market.
This role offers significant long-term leadership growth potential for the right individual.
The ideal candidate is:
- technically strong,
- collaborative,
- solutions-oriented,
- entrepreneurial,
- and motivated to help shape the future direction of the company.
Key Responsibilities
Technical & Project Leadership
- Lead and manage complex environmental projects involving:
- Site investigation and remediation
- Environmental compliance
- Brownfield redevelopment
- Due diligence and environmental assessments
- Regulatory reporting and agency coordination
- Provide senior-level technical oversight and QA/QC for project deliverables
- Develop and review technical reports, remedial action plans, compliance documentation, and regulatory submissions
- Support field investigations and remediation activities as needed
- Assist with project budgeting, scheduling, and resource coordination
Operational Excellence
- Support the continued growth and scalability of EHC’s technical and project delivery capabilities
- Contribute to collaborative project approaches that maintain EHC’s strong reputation for responsiveness and technical quality
- Help strengthen technical leadership and knowledge-sharing across the organization
People & Culture
- Mentor developing technical staff and project managers
- Foster a collaborative and accountable team environment
- Support a culture focused on professional growth, technical excellence, and mutual respect
Client Growth & Stakeholder Impact
- Support client relationship management and strategic project pursuits
- Assist with proposal development, technical scoping, and identifying opportunities for continued client support
- Help strengthen EHC’s market presence through responsive service, technical credibility, and trusted client relationships
- Contribute to projects that positively impact communities, public health, and environmental quality
Innovation & Continuous Improvement
- Embrace technology and innovation that improve project delivery, technical insight, and operational efficiency
- Support practical modernization of environmental consulting practices and workflows where appropriate
What We’re Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, or related field
- 10 years of progressive environmental consulting experience
- Strong background in:
- Site remediation
- Environmental compliance
- Project management
- Regulatory coordination
- Experience managing environmental projects, technical deliverables, and client expectations
- Strong technical writing and communication skills
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a small-team environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in related discipline
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Professional Geologist (P.G.) license
- OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification
- Experience with Mid-Atlantic regulatory programs and remediation frameworks
- Existing client or regulatory relationships a plus
Why Join EHC?
At EHC, employees have the opportunity to:
- Work in a collaborative, supportive small-business environment
- Maintain flexibility and work-life balance through a hybrid work structure
- Take on meaningful technical and leadership responsibilities
- Help shape the future direction and growth of the company
- Work on diverse and technically challenging environmental projects
- Grow professionally without the bureaucracy of a large corporate firm
Benefits Include
- Paid holidays and PTO
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Hybrid work flexibility
- Professional development and continuing education assistance
- Collaborative and highly supportive team culture
If you are an experienced environmental professional looking for a leadership opportunity where your technical expertise, ideas, and contributions will have a direct impact — and where you can help grow a company guided by purpose, innovation, and measurable impact — we encourage you to apply.
Salary : $65 - $75