Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. (MSG) is a people focused, award-winning, full-service consulting firm that offers a wide array of services including civil and geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, planning, landscape architecture, agriculture, surveying and construction support. Our talented staff of more than 650+ professionals deliver integrated planning, design, engineering and construction solutions. Due to MSG's continued growth, a new opening is available for a Senior Project Manager to assist with our projects in Maumee, Cleveland, Columbus, or Cincinnati!

Department: Geoenvironmental

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Columbus, OH

Workplace type: Onsite

Key Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Project Manager to lead and manage a wide variety of environmental projects with a focus on environmental site assessments, remediation, and brownfield redevelopment. You will also assist in business development activities, communicate with clients and regulatory staff, and mentor team members. You will perform various project duties, including:

• Manage and oversee environmental consulting projects from initiation through completion, including scope, schedule, budget, and quality control.
• Lead Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) in accordance with ASTM standards and/or state regulatory requirements
• Plan, implement, and manage environmental remediation projects involving soil, groundwater, and vapor intrusion.
• Support and lead brownfield redevelopment projects, including coordination with stakeholders, developers, and regulatory agencies.
• Provide technical expertise and regulatory guidance related to Ohio EPA programs, including the Voluntary Action Program (VAP).
• Ensure compliance with Ohio Bureau of Underground Storage Tank Regulations (BUSTR) requirements.
• Prepare and review technical reports, work plans, risk assessments, and closure documentation.
• Manage client relationships, including communication, proposals, and business development support.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff, providing technical direction and professional development.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, laboratories, and regulatory agencies.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geology, or a related field (master's degree preferred).
• Minimum of 5+ years of project management experience in the environmental consulting field.
• Demonstrated experience with environmental site assessments, remediation, and brownfield redevelopment.
• Strong knowledge of Ohio EPA's Voluntary Action Program (VAP).
• Strong knowledge with Ohio Bureau of Underground Storage Tank Regulations (BUSTR) rules and technical guidance.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience preparing technical reports and regulatory documentation.

Preferred Certifications:

• VAP Certified Professional (CP) designation is a plus.
• OSHA 40 hour and HAZWOPER certification is a plus.

Benefits

• 401(k) w/ company match
• Health insurance w/ HSA option, Vision, Dental, Life
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Catalytic Coaching - Employees draft a development plan aimed at improving contributions in their current job and increasing the potential for other opportunities. MSG is all about bringing out the best in people at work!

It is the policy of our company to follow equal employment opportunity procedures in compliance with federal, state and local criteria. We will provide all applicants for employment, and all employees, with equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, arrest record, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military or veteran status, and/or any other protected classes covered by any local, state and federal laws.

About The Mannik & Smith Group

As one of the premier multi-disciplined consulting firms, we work with an exclusive collection of some of the best and fastest growing private entities, municipalities and governmental agencies in the region, nation and around the globe.