Senior Environmental Project Manager

Senior Environmental Project Manager Verdantas - 3.5 Lehigh Valley, PA Job Details Full-time $98,000 - $132,000 a year 2 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Environmental permitting Bachelor's degree Full Job Description 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? Verdantas is seeking a Senior Project Manager - Environmental to lead natural resources, permitting, and compliance efforts across Pennsylvania, supporting PennDOT, PTC, and energy sector projects. This leadership role is responsible for managing complex environmental programs from planning through construction, ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in full regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will provide technical and strategic leadership in state and federal permitting (PADEP, USACE, NEPA), serve as a trusted client advisor, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate environmental solutions with design and construction. This position also supports business development, client growth, and staff mentorship, contributing to Verdantas' continued expansion and high-performance culture.

What You'll Do:

Project Delivery & Client Management Serve as Senior Project Manager for certain projects, leading environmental investigations, permitting, and compliance from project initiation through construction. Manage scope, schedule, and budget to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget, consistent with Verdantas' project delivery standards. Act as a primary point of contact for clients, building and maintaining strong relationships with PennDOT Districts, PTC, and key stakeholders. Collaborate with internal engineering and environmental teams to integrate permitting strategies with design and construction objectives. Permitting & Regulatory Leadership Lead complex state and federal permitting efforts, including PADEP Chapter 105/106, Section 401 Water Quality Certification, and USACE Section 404/10 authorizations. Oversee NEPA documentation and PennDOT environmental processes (CEs), ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations and agency guidance. Provide technical direction for wetland delineations, stream assessments, aquatic resource analyses, and mitigation design. Coordinate threatened and endangered species reviews and agency consultation with PADEP, USACE, PFBC, and USFWS. Strategic Planning & Agency Coordination Develop and implement permitting strategies that align with project schedules, minimize risk, and support efficient agency approvals. Lead pre-application meetings and ongoing coordination with regulatory agencies and Conservation Districts to streamline review processes. Guide preparation of permit applications, technical reports, and mitigation plans, ensuring consistency, quality, and regulatory defensibility. Support construction-phase environmental compliance and resolve field-related permitting challenges. Business Development & Growth Support and lead proposal efforts, including scope development, fee estimation, and technical approach for transportation and infrastructure pursuits. Identify opportunities for repeat business and expanded services with existing clients, contributing to Verdantas' growth objectives. Leverage industry relationships and project experience to support strategic positioning in PennDOT Financial & Operational Management Oversee project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, invoicing, and profitability tracking. Ensure effective resource allocation and coordination across multidisciplinary teams. Uphold Verdantas' quality management practices, including QA/QC and risk management procedures. Leadership & Mentorship Mentor and develop junior staff, providing technical guidance and supporting career growth within the environmental team. Foster collaboration across service lines and offices, contributing to a high-performing, team-oriented culture. Promote safety, quality, and continuous improvement in all aspects of project execution. Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management Ensure compliance with the Pennsylvania Clean Streams Law, Dam Safety and Encroachments Act, and federal Clean Water Act. Identify environmental constraints early and develop practical, constructible solutions in coordination with design teams. Proactively manage permitting risks and communicate strategies and implications to clients and project stakeholders.

What You Bring:

BS in Environmental Science or related field: Master's degree preferred 10 or more years of experience in Environmental Permitting with emphasis on Natural Resources Knowledge of stormwater management, erosion, and sediment control best management practices Knowledge and experience working with PennDOT and Environmental Regulatory Agencies within PA, such as oversight of threatened and endangered species coordination, aquatic resource evaluations, and agency consultation with PADEP, USACE, PFBC, and

USFWS ECMS

experience Familiarity with Arc

GIS NPDES

permitting knowledge and proficiency

Salary Range:

The compensation range starts at $98,000 - $132,000 and is based on the position, experience, and licensure.

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. Verdantas is an EOE race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet