Senior Environmental Project Manager
- Universal Engineering Sciences
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Full Time
Overview**
_At UES, were a team of more than 4,000 engineers, scientists, geologists, inspectors, technicians, and drillers united by a shared purposeto make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. As a national leader in geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and materials testing and inspection, we collaborate on transformative projects across transportation, energy, water, healthcare, and more. Learn more about the benefits of joining Team UES and our core values at careers.teamues.com._
As a Senior Environmental Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in building and shaping the environmental services department from the ground up. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead the development of environmental service offerings, establish operational standards, and drive strategic growth. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality environmental consulting and project management services while cultivating new business opportunities and expanding our client base. In addition, you will oversee and mentor environmental professionals, ensuring successful execution of projects and alignment with UESs goals.
**Responsibilities**
+ Travel to various job sites in a company provided vehicle
+ Mentor and grow Environmental team members environmental testing and knowledge base
+ Develop and manage projects with existing and new clients
+ Daily management of all phases of ongoing environmental projects
+ Provide on-site project management to complete field testing
+ Environmental business development, networking and marketing
+ Create, prepare and update project proposals and technical reports
+ Schedule project testing and other necessary field work
+ Perform tests, sampling of environmental materials, and author reports including, but not limited to Wetlands Delineation, Phase I and Phase II site assessments, Brownfields and Voluntary Cleanup Contract (VCC) assessments, Threatened and Endangered Species Surveys, underground storage tank (UST) location and removal, soil and groundwater testing, erosion and sediment control inspection, lead, radon, asbestos, and mold, spill prevention control and countermeasure plans (SPCC), Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), remedial system design and monitoring.
+ Complete accurate and detailed field-testing reports and/or diagrams
+ Maintain daily communication and provide supervision to technicians, contractors and other project managers
+ Review, update and approve invoices weekly for on-going projects
+ Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects
+ Maintain quality standards on all projects
+ Other duties as assigned
**Qualifications**
+ 5 years of experience in geology, environmental engineering and/or related experience
+ Knowledge of local, state, and federal environmental regulations and programs
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to use technology/computer
+ Ability to accurately complete field-testing paperwork and detailed figures
+ Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, detailed reports, short correspondence and memos
+ Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals
+ Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public
+ Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
+ Strong leadership skills and an eye for detail
+ Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality and integrity
+ Brownfields and VCC assessments
+ Knowledge in: OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER, Asbestos, Lead Paint, Phase I/II ESA
+ Local working with strong client relationships
**Physical Demands & Work Environment**
+ Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions such as wet and/or humid environments, extreme cold and/or heat, dusty and noisy work environments
+ Field work on outside construction sites involving long-term standing and potentially repetitive motions
+ This role is combined with 50% field work, 40% office work and 10% travel
+ Ability to use your senses to see (including close, distant and peripheral vision, depth vision and ability to focus), smell, hear and touch (use your hands to reach, climb or balance, crouch, stoop, crawl, kneel and sit)
+ Use of respirator and/or other PPE
+ Ability to climb a ladder higher than 10 feet as needed
+ Ability to access and work in crawlspaces and attics as needed
+ Travel is expected, including potential overnights. Some weekend and overtime work and/or overnight work and travel may be required.
+ May be required to drive hundreds of miles per day
+ Ability to lift/move up to 50lbs.
**Who We Are**
**UES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to recruit the most qualified candidates. Please see our full EEO Statement** **here**
**ID** _2025-1870_
**Position Type** _Full-Time_
**Location** _US-OH-Cincinnati_
**Location** _US-KY-Erlanger_
**Location** _US-KY-Lexington_
**Location : Address** _1398 Cox Ave_
**_Job Locations_** _US-OH-Cincinnati | US-KY-Erlanger | US-KY-Lexington_
_At UES, were a team of more than 4,000 engineers, scientists, geologists, inspectors, technicians, and drillers united by a shared purposeto make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. As a national leader in geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and materials testing and inspection, we collaborate on transformative projects across transportation, energy, water, healthcare, and more. Learn more about the benefits of joining Team UES and our core values at careers.teamues.com._
As a Senior Environmental Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in building and shaping the environmental services department from the ground up. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead the development of environmental service offerings, establish operational standards, and drive strategic growth. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality environmental consulting and project management services while cultivating new business opportunities and expanding our client base. In addition, you will oversee and mentor environmental professionals, ensuring successful execution of projects and alignment with UESs goals.
**Responsibilities**
+ Travel to various job sites in a company provided vehicle
+ Mentor and grow Environmental team members environmental testing and knowledge base
+ Develop and manage projects with existing and new clients
+ Daily management of all phases of ongoing environmental projects
+ Provide on-site project management to complete field testing
+ Environmental business development, networking and marketing
+ Create, prepare and update project proposals and technical reports
+ Schedule project testing and other necessary field work
+ Perform tests, sampling of environmental materials, and author reports including, but not limited to Wetlands Delineation, Phase I and Phase II site assessments, Brownfields and Voluntary Cleanup Contract (VCC) assessments, Threatened and Endangered Species Surveys, underground storage tank (UST) location and removal, soil and groundwater testing, erosion and sediment control inspection, lead, radon, asbestos, and mold, spill prevention control and countermeasure plans (SPCC), Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), remedial system design and monitoring.
+ Complete accurate and detailed field-testing reports and/or diagrams
+ Maintain daily communication and provide supervision to technicians, contractors and other project managers
+ Review, update and approve invoices weekly for on-going projects
+ Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects
+ Maintain quality standards on all projects
+ Other duties as assigned
**Qualifications**
+ 5 years of experience in geology, environmental engineering and/or related experience
+ Knowledge of local, state, and federal environmental regulations and programs
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to use technology/computer
+ Ability to accurately complete field-testing paperwork and detailed figures
+ Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, detailed reports, short correspondence and memos
+ Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals
+ Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public
+ Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
+ Strong leadership skills and an eye for detail
+ Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality and integrity
+ Brownfields and VCC assessments
+ Knowledge in: OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER, Asbestos, Lead Paint, Phase I/II ESA
+ Local working with strong client relationships
**Physical Demands & Work Environment**
+ Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions such as wet and/or humid environments, extreme cold and/or heat, dusty and noisy work environments
+ Field work on outside construction sites involving long-term standing and potentially repetitive motions
+ This role is combined with 50% field work, 40% office work and 10% travel
+ Ability to use your senses to see (including close, distant and peripheral vision, depth vision and ability to focus), smell, hear and touch (use your hands to reach, climb or balance, crouch, stoop, crawl, kneel and sit)
+ Use of respirator and/or other PPE
+ Ability to climb a ladder higher than 10 feet as needed
+ Ability to access and work in crawlspaces and attics as needed
+ Travel is expected, including potential overnights. Some weekend and overtime work and/or overnight work and travel may be required.
+ May be required to drive hundreds of miles per day
+ Ability to lift/move up to 50lbs.
**Who We Are**
**UES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to recruit the most qualified candidates. Please see our full EEO Statement** **here**
**ID** _2025-1870_
**Position Type** _Full-Time_
**Location** _US-OH-Cincinnati_
**Location** _US-KY-Erlanger_
**Location** _US-KY-Lexington_
**Location : Address** _1398 Cox Ave_
**_Job Locations_** _US-OH-Cincinnati | US-KY-Erlanger | US-KY-Lexington_
Job ID: 482073888
Originally Posted on: 6/20/2025
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