Environmental Project Manager

Department: Wilmington-DE

Location: Wilmington, DE

Description

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose. At Verdantas, we are pioneers in delivering a comprehensive suite of environmental consulting, sustainable engineering, cutting-edge modeling, and digital technology services. Specializing in thriving markets with strong growth trends, we play a pivotal role in shaping sustainable project outcomes across diverse sectors such as power, renewable energy, water resources, government land use, and transportation infrastructure.

Our dynamic team, comprised of environmental scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, collaborate closely with clients, harnessing state-of-the-art technology to provide highly accurate datasets and models that tackle intricate environmental and infrastructure challenges. We pride ourselves on going beyond conventional problem-solving; we function as strategic partners, actively assisting clients in realizing their infrastructure and sustainability goals.

Verdantas stands at the forefront with a robust team of nearly 1,500+ professionals, including top-tier scientists, engineers, and technical experts strategically positioned throughout the U.S. Our commitment to excellence is grounded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. As a reliable partner, Verdantas offers integrated solutions and forward-thinking strategies in environmental consulting, engineering, and digital technology services.

Join us on this journey where your skills and passion align with our mission to create a sustainable future through groundbreaking solutions. At Verdantas, your career transcends traditional boundaries, and your impact extends far beyond the workplace. Discover a workplace where your talents thrive, and your contributions make a lasting difference.


Responsibilities:

• Lead technical proposal efforts for renewable energy project development


• Lead multi-disciplinary teams to complete all aspects of environmental impact analysis and permitting and engineering studies, including power siting board applications, and associated multiple support studies


• Must have the ability to multi-task among several projects at one time


• Serve as senior reviewer for technical reports such as habitat assessments, special status species surveys, and wetland delineations


• Support waters of the U.S/wetland permitting and coordination with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers


• Set and maintain project schedule to complete required tasks by established due dates to support overall development activities


• Ownership and responsibility for timely completion of all project development activities assigned by the business unit managers and development manager to complete necessary tasks on schedule and within budget


• Oversee all aspects of a project including scope, schedule, budget, technical resources, and communications


• Coordinate and manage field crews and sub-contractors


• Work with owners, regulators, design teams, contractors, and sub-contractors to achieve project goals


• Create change orders for additional or out-of-scope work


• Communicate with clients and internal management regarding project status


• Help build new client relationships


• Learn, understand, and apply changes in policy, legislation, regulations, and new technologies

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, or ecological engineering; environmental science, natural resources, or related field; Environmental Science or related degree preferred


• 5 -10 years of increasing responsibility in Project Management, preferably in the renewable energy industry


• Demonstrated experience with environmental resource studies, impact analysis, and permitting


• Works effectively to deadlines with minimum supervision; strong problem-solving skills; collaborates well with colleagues regionally and globally


• The ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients

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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