What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Project Manager position at GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc.?
GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. (GZA) is seeking a motivated mid-level Environmental Project Manager or Assistant Project Manager to join our growing Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania office. If you’re ready to take the next step in your consulting career, growing from strong technical contributor to trusted project leader, this is the opportunity for you.
At GZA, you’ll work side-by-side with respected experts in environmental engineering, geology, and remediation while building lasting client relationships. You’ll take on meaningful responsibilities, have direct access to senior leadership, and be supported with mentoring, professional development, and a clear path to advancement.
The ideal candidate for this position will have 5 to 10 years of experience and is an experienced environmental consulting professional with strong technical skills, regulatory knowledge, and a desire to foster strong client relationships. We expect the qualified individual to have experience in Environmental Engineering, and be capable of planning, coordinating, and performing projects in compliance with environmental laws and regulations.
As a mid-level Environmental Project Manager, you will assist with managing environmental investigations and remediation projects to ensure they are safely completed on time and within scope and budget. Our close-knit culture here at GZA will allow you to grow professionally. You will be mentored by seasoned professionals, who will in turn look to you to share technical knowledge and ideas. Our success relies on this collaborative environment.
What you will do:
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. We are an ENR Top 500 Design firm focused on geotechnical, environmental, water, ecological, and construction management services. With a staff of interrelated professionals dedicated to providing high-level expertise on complex projects above, below and at ground-level, GZA’s experts provide seamless integration across practice areas, client type, and location.
GZA values diversity and is committed to providing an accepting and inclusive work environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. GZA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, marital or veteran status, age or other protected status.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor
At GZA, you’ll work side-by-side with respected experts in environmental engineering, geology, and remediation while building lasting client relationships. You’ll take on meaningful responsibilities, have direct access to senior leadership, and be supported with mentoring, professional development, and a clear path to advancement.
The ideal candidate for this position will have 5 to 10 years of experience and is an experienced environmental consulting professional with strong technical skills, regulatory knowledge, and a desire to foster strong client relationships. We expect the qualified individual to have experience in Environmental Engineering, and be capable of planning, coordinating, and performing projects in compliance with environmental laws and regulations.
As a mid-level Environmental Project Manager, you will assist with managing environmental investigations and remediation projects to ensure they are safely completed on time and within scope and budget. Our close-knit culture here at GZA will allow you to grow professionally. You will be mentored by seasoned professionals, who will in turn look to you to share technical knowledge and ideas. Our success relies on this collaborative environment.
What you will do:
- Collaborate with Principals to plan, organize, and conduct environmental site investigations and remediation projects.
- Lead and document field investigations and environmental remedial actions.
- Conduct and review technical analyses/calculations.
- Prepare construction specifications and drawings.
- Develop health and safety plans and manage implementation and compliance with GZA Health and Safety programs, policies, and procedures during on-site activities.
- Monitor subcontractor performance for compliance with contractual agreements and budgets.
- Prepare environmental reports and work plans with junior staff under Principal guidance and review.
- Provide business development support and assist in proposal preparation.
- Communicate effectively and efficiently with clients and team members.
- Mentor junior staff, sharing your knowledge while growing your leadership skills and the strength of the GZA team.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering or related Engineering discipline (Master’s Degree a plus).
- Professional Engineer Licensure.
- 5 years of experience at consulting engineering firms and knowledge of applicable laws and regulations of Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
- Strong interest in safety.
- Experience executing a wide range of environmental site remediation projects, MGP project experience a plus.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage both field and office responsibilities with independence and attention to detail.
- Experience preparing reports that demonstrate technical knowledge.
- Completed 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training and current 8-hr refresher status.
- Availability to work Monday through Friday and some evenings and weekends.
- Ability to travel locally and regionally.
- A valid driver’s license in good standing.
- Small firm culture with a large firm reputation and resources – you’ll know your colleagues and clients — and they’ll know you.
- Direct access to leadership – at GZA you are not just a number!
- Clear career growth - ownership opportunities and a defined path to Principal.
- Opportunities to lead and learn – from mentoring junior staff to pursuing leadership and technical training, your development is a priority.
- A collaborative, supportive environment – work with a multidisciplinary team that values technical excellence, safety, and client service in an exciting and friendly work environment.
- Comprehensive benefits – generous company-subsidized health insurance, paid time off, and professional development support.
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. We are an ENR Top 500 Design firm focused on geotechnical, environmental, water, ecological, and construction management services. With a staff of interrelated professionals dedicated to providing high-level expertise on complex projects above, below and at ground-level, GZA’s experts provide seamless integration across practice areas, client type, and location.
GZA values diversity and is committed to providing an accepting and inclusive work environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. GZA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, marital or veteran status, age or other protected status.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor