Environmental Project Manager

Environmental Project Manager

Your role at GEI. GEI's Buffalo team is growing, and we're looking for a driven Environmental Project Manager to lead remediation and construction management efforts for a key client in Niagara County, NY. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in fast-moving environments, enjoys solving complex challenges, and wants to make a visible impact on high-value projects. At GEI Consultants, you join an employee-owned firm consistently recognized as one of the best in the industry. Essential Responsibilities & Duties

• Manage the technical, financial, and client relationship aspects of a key environmental project in Middleport, NY and support a variety of environmental projects throughout the country.
• Prepare technical scopes of work for proposals and projects, project budgets, requests for proposals for contractors, and technical reports.
• Draft and lead the development of Pre-Design Investigation (PDI) Work Plans, summary reports, and Corrective Measures Study/Corrective Measures Implementation (CMS/CMI) documentation.
• Participate actively in professional organizations and conferences; deliver presentations and write technical papers.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations and proposals to clients and regulators.
• Lead proposal teams and presentations.
• This position has a field component; travel and some overnight stays will be required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related discipline
• 8-15 years plus of previous professional experience in environmental consulting; Project Management experience, including proposal preparation and budgeting.
• Demonstrated strength in organizational and time-management skills, including effective multitasking and prioritization of competing project demands.
• Proactive, self-directed approach with the ability to anticipate project needs, align work with long-term objectives, and ensure compliance with Order of Consent requirements.
• Exceptional attention to detail, producing accurate documentation and project deliverables with strong self-quality-control practices.
• Experienced in coordinating, directing, and overseeing subcontractors to ensure high-quality performance and adherence to project specifications.
• Committed to meeting stringent client safety requirements and enforcing the same standards among subcontractors.
• Adaptable and effective in dynamic environments involving direct client interaction, regulatory oversight, and multi-party coordination.
• Willing and able to perform field work as needed, including managing field subcontractors to ensure contract obligations are met.
• Excellent technical report writing and communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel on short-term assignments as needed.
• Valid U.S. driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related discipline
• Advanced knowledge of construction management
• Professional certification in related field
• Knowledgeable in DER-10 (NYSDEC, Technical Guidance for Site Investigation and Remediation) and 6 NYCRR Part 375 (Environmental Remediation Programs)
• Proven ability to mentor junior staff and lead cross-functional teams

GEI is an AA/equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.