Environmental Department Manager - Brownfield Redevelopment

Environmental Department Manager - Brownfield Redevelopment

ASTI Environmental, now a division of PEA Group, has led the way in environmental consulting, engineering, and remediation services since 1985. Our commitment to delivering tailored, innovative solutions goes beyond traditional services. Our team includes highly qualified scientists, engineers, and environmental professionals dedicated to addressing diverse client needs while upholding the highest standards of integrity, quality, and safety. With a comprehensive range of offerings including environmental assessments, remediation strategies, regulatory compliance, ecological restoration, and redevelopment incentives, we are committed to meeting diverse client needs.

The Department Manager is responsible for managing financial incentives for environmental site assessments, remediation activities, and redevelopment efforts, including Brownfield Tax Increment Financing Plans (Brownfield/Act 381 Work Plans), EGLE and EPA grant and loan programs, Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) grants, Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), and more; while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, client expectations, and sustainability goals. This position is responsible for department operations, strategic planning, business development support, financial oversight, staff management, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

• Develops long‑term departmental goals, business plans, and performance targets aligned with organizational objectives.
• Participates in corporate strategic planning activities and contributes to company growth initiatives.
• Manages the annual departmental budget and provides input to company budgeting processes.

• Collaborates with the Business Development department to execute the Brownfield business development plan.
• Networks with developers, municipalities, and state agencies to expand the department’s visibility and service opportunities.
• Leads and/or supports the development of proposals, including scope delineation, pricing, and resource planning.
• Identifies additional project scope and revenue opportunities across ongoing engagements.
• Contributes to the growth of ASTI’s incentives business.

• Oversees all phases of Brownfield redevelopment projects, including environmental site assessments (Phase I and II), remediation, design, construction coordination, and incentive management.
• Monitors workload distribution, staff chargeability, and departmental productivity.
• Provides leadership for project execution, conducts team meetings, and ensures project schedules, budgets, and deliverables meet internal QA/QC standards.
• Ensures staff are trained and supported in Brownfield processes, regulatory frameworks, and project execution standards.
• Coordinates with multi‑disciplinary professionals, including engineers, environmental scientists, planners, and contractors, to ensure successful project delivery.

• Develops, maintains, and enforces departmental policies, procedures, and best practices to improve efficiency and quality.
• Ensures adherence to federal, state, and local environmental regulations, including EPA, CERCLA, ASTM standards, state Brownfield programs, and other regulatory frameworks.
• Stays up to date on changing regulations and new/updates incentives at the local, state, and federal level.
• Reviews deliverables and ensures the department meets all QA/QC requirements.
• Oversees departmental financial performance including chargeability, project profitability, utilization, and revenue generation.
• Manages project budgets, evaluates financial performance, and resolves financial issues as they arise.
• Reviews and approves invoices, expenses, and departmental purchases such as equipment and software.
• Prepares client billing information and manages collections on outstanding accounts receivable balances.

• Consults with clients and municipalities to determine project requirements, redevelopment goals, and incentive opportunities.
• Consults with…