Environmental Project Manager

About the position

Kennedy Jenks is seeking a customer-oriented Environmental Project Manager to join our Remediation and Compliance team. This role is ideal for a technically knowledgeable doer-seller with strong communication skills and the ability to build client trust. We're looking for a high-energy, achievement-oriented professional with an entrepreneurial spirit who thrives in a collaborative team environment. The right candidate will excel at developing and presenting effective solutions that create value for clients. The preferred location for this role is based out of our Princeton, New Jersey office.

Responsibilities

• Provide project strategy and delivery to key clients.
• Assemble and lead teams to execute environmental projects from initiation to closure.
• Perform project management activities including prepare and negotiate professional services contracts, manage quality and financial performance of projects, and identify and resolve budget and schedule issues.
• Prepare subcontract agreements and monitor subcontractor progress to ensure adherence to requirements.
• Interact with clients and communicate regarding key project decisions and project progress.
• Ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations and client and company requirements.
• Maintain quality control.
• Prepare or review work plans and reports.
• Assist in recruiting and hiring as well as direct, coach and mentor staff.
• Lead or participate in project meetings.
• Travel to project sites may be required on a limited basis.

Requirements

• BS in Environmental Engineering, Geology, or related Science
• Professional Engineer or Professional Geologist registration strongly preferred
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in the environmental consulting industry
• Supervisor experience preferred
• Proven ability to deliver projects on schedule and within budget
• Strong relationship management and ability to provide excellent client service
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to motivate and move projects forward to completion and effectively present information and respond to questions from clients, regulators, colleagues, subcontractors, and the general public
• Knowledge of and experience working under federal and state regulations governing environmental site investigations and remediation

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401k
• bonus opportunities
• tuition reimbursement
• professional registration support
• a competitive PTO and holiday plan
• other benefits and programs