Environmental - Assistant Project Manager

Job Description

We have an excellent opportunity for an Environmental Assistant Project Manager to augment our established Environmental Practice in our Columbus, OH office. You will be responsible for managing tasks on environmental assessment and remediation projects for real estate, mining, power sector, manufacturing, and public sector clients; communicating with current clients, and mentoring junior staff. This position includes limited field work consisting of environmental monitoring/sampling of soil, groundwater, and stormwater, as well as field management of remediation projects.

Regional travel may be required.

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, or a related field (Master's degree or professional license a plus)
• 5+ years of experience executing environmental projects under federal/state programs and industry standards
• Practical knowledge managing and executing environmental due diligence projects, including Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments following ASTM guidelines
• Managing and executing underground storage tank removal, assessment, and remediation projects
• Experience collecting environmental samples (soil, groundwater, sediment, and air), reviewing laboratory analytical reports, and preparing summary reports
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project) is preferred
• Proficient in electronic data management and tabulation (Santias and ESDat a plus)
• Knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations
• Environmental permitting/compliance and regulatory reporting program experience a plus
• Solid organizational and time‑management skills
• Strong team‑building and interpersonal skills
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills
• HAZWOPER training is a plus

CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short‑term and long‑term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work‑life balance.

CEC has a variety of Employee Resource Groups: CEC Community, CEC Ignite, CEC iDEA, and CEC Women, focused on giving back, advancing early‑career professionals, inclusion, and creating networking and development opportunities. We value open communication, teamwork, and professional growth within a small‑firm environment that shares in the firm’s success.

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News‑Record
. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

CEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.