Site Investigation & Remediation Project Manager

ABOUT THE POSITION

Environmental Project Manager - Site Investigation & Remediation

Location: Hybrid | Bedford, NH | Portland, ME

Site Investigation & Remediation Practice at VHB: At VHB, our Site Investigation & Remediation practice is dedicated to pioneering resilient and innovative solutions to complex environmental challenges. We leverage our deep technical expertise and strategic foresight to deliver comprehensive services that manage and mitigate environmental risks while exceeding regulatory compliance. Serving clients throughout the east coast, we offer a robust suite of services-including site assessments, advanced remediation techniques, and strategic litigation support-designed to add value and foster sustainable growth. Join us in our mission to drive impactful change in environmental management.

VHB has an immediate opening for an Environmental Project Manager to join our expanding Site Investigation & Remediation (SI&R) practice. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven and entrepreneurial environmental professional who is passionate about solving complex challenges-and ready to help grow our SI&R practice across New Hampshire and Maine. We're seeking someone with a growth mindset: a proven technical lead who brings strong client connections and a passion for business development, and who thrives on building relationships and driving strategic growth.

Responsibilities

Manage diverse environmental projects with a focus on site investigation and remediation.
• Prepare and review technical documents, reports, and project deliverables with a high level of proficiency.
• Mentor and develop junior staff, including coaching on field procedures such as soil and groundwater sampling and construction oversight.
• Lead proposal development, budgeting, and project invoicing.
• Support construction-related environmental submittals such as Soil and Groundwater Management Plans.
• Prepare ASTM Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs).
• Maintain and grow client relationships while actively contributing to business development and strategic market growth in NH and ME.
• Represent VHB through participation in professional organizations, conferences, and community engagement.
• Stay current with regulations, emerging technologies, and industry trends.

What You Bring

• Entrepreneurial spirit and a growth mindset-eager to build client relationships and grow your career.
• Excellent communication skills, including exceptional writing and the ability to review technical documents with attention to detail.
• Strong team leadership, adaptability, and collaborative problem-solving.
• Field and office experience (role is primarily office-based, with occasional field oversight).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Environmental/Civil Engineering, or a related field (Master's a plus).
• 8-11+ years of professional experience in environmental consulting and site remediation.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER and current 8-hour refresher certification required.
• PG or PE licensure in New Hampshire preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of NHDES regulations and remediation guidance.
• Established positive relationships with NHDES and other regulatory agencies strongly preferred.

We are VHB! We're an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes:

• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
• Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
• Focus on learning, development, and career growth
• Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We're growing, and we hope you'll join us!

VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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