Senior Project Manager

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose!
At Verdantas, we’re redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure.
Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don’t just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future.
Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world.
Ready to shape the future of resilient communities?
What You’ll Do:Project Leadership & Delivery
Lead environmental assessment, remediation, and brownfield redevelopment projects from due diligence through closure
Manage scope, schedule, budget, subcontractors, and technical teams across multidisciplinary projects
Execute projects under regulatory programs including RCRA, CERCLA, TSCA, Ohio EPA VAP, and other state/federal frameworks
Ensure high-quality deliverables, client satisfaction, and project profitability
Client & Business Development
Build and maintain strong client relationships across public and private sectors
Identify new opportunities and lead proposal development and pursuits
Collaborate with Client Development Leaders and Practice Leaders to grow market share
Strategy, Funding & Innovation
Develop and support funding strategies including USEPA and state brownfield grant programs
Support grant applications and redevelopment funding initiatives
Implement innovative site assessment practices and remediation technologies
Leadership & Collaboration
Lead and mentor environmental technical teams across the Midwest and Great Lakes region
Collaborate with National and Regional Practice Leaders on strategic initiatives and pursuits
Contribute to technical leadership through publications, presentations, and industry engagement
Foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture
What You Bring:
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering, or related discipline
15–20+ years of environmental consulting experience
Proven experience managing complex environmental assessment and remediation projects
Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as RCRA, CERCLA, TSCA, and state programs
Demonstrated success in project management, client service, and team leadership
Preferred
Professional licensure (PE, PG, or similar)
Experience with brownfield redevelopment and funding programs (USEPA, state grants)
Strong business development and proposal leadership experience
Established external presence through technical publications or presentations
Salary Range:
The minimum salary for this position is $120,000 (negotiable based on experience and qualifications). Final offer depends on location, skills, and certifications. Verdantas provides a comprehensive benefits package and rewards exceptional performance while ensuring fair compensation across roles.
Benefits:
Flexible Work Environment
Paid Parental Leave
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life and AD&D Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Time Off + Holidays
Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.
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