Senior Environmental Project Manager
Overview
At UES, we’re a team of more than 4,000 engineers, scientists, geologists, inspectors, technicians, and drillers united by a shared purpose—to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. As a 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 UES’s 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
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