Environmental Health and Safety Project Manager

Environmental Health and Safety Project Manager

GZA Geo Environmental, Inc. (GZA) is currently seeking an experienced Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Project Manager with 5 to 7 years of experience to support our EHS practice in our Glastonbury, Connecticut office.

The successful candidate will have a strong technical background in Environmental, Health, and Safety Regulatory Compliance consulting. This position requires excellent leadership qualities with a history of successfully managing projects in a collaborative work environment, demonstrated experience developing scope and budget proposals, schedules, EHS compliance, as well as ISO support in various industrial / manufacturing settings, experienced auditor, technical report writing, preparing and conducting EHS related training, and experience performing Industrial Hygiene monitoring.

The candidate should be self‑motivated, well organized, detail oriented, quality focused, safety‑minded, and must be able to multi‑task. The successful candidate will present themselves in a professional manner, be able to effectively interact and communicate directly with clients and have a positive work attitude that fosters relationships with clientele. The successful candidate will have the demonstrated ability to produce technical reports, prepare permits, and submit time‑sensitive documents to various government agencies.

Key requirements of the position are to grow and foster existing client relationships and proactively identify project opportunities and develop new clients. This position requires the candidate to serve as the onsite EHS compliance support for a variety of industrial clients. The successful candidate will need to be onsite at the various facilities to provide the EHS services GZA offers.

GZA puts a high value on technical strength, and the successful candidate must be technically solid with experience in the following areas:

• Environmental Compliance (Hazardous Waste Management, EPCRA Section 312 and 313 submittals, SPCC, Stormwater, UST regulations, Wastewater Permitting, etc.)
• OSHA 1910 and 1926 Safety Compliance
• Safety Auditing
• Experienced EHS Trainer

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental, Health and Safety, and/or Environmental Science (Master’s Degree a plus)
• Relevant local experience with regulatory knowledge and working relationships with the Connecticut business community, and federal, state, and local agencies
• Professional Certifications strongly desired
• Desire to manage and mentor staff and review and evaluate their work while fostering staff growth and development
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical skills and judgment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with clients, regulators, and vendors
• 40‑hour OSHA HAZWOPER and 8‑hour Supervisor’s certifications
• Ability to travel, primarily in Connecticut but could include travel across the USA to support projects
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite and knowledge of relevant technical software a plus.

• Professional development and a focus on continued education and learning (including tuition reimbursement).
• Opportunity to work in a wide range of engineering, manufacturing, and industrial environments.
• Flexible hybrid work environment.
• Small firm feel with a larger firm reputation and resources.
• Mentorship from experts in the industry.
• Generous, company‑subsidized benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) retirement plan.

The base salary for this position may range between $ to $. The actual base salary and total compensation will depend on many factors, including location, candidate experience, education, professional licensure, and other qualifications.

GZA is an employee‑owned multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm with a history of over 60 years of providing innovative engineering solutions to improve the natural and built environment. We are an ENR Top 500 Design firm focused on environmental, geotechnical, water, ecological, and construction management services. With a staff of interrelated professionals dedicated to providing high‑level expertise on complex projects above, below and at ground‑level, GZA’s experts provide seamless integration across practice areas, client types, and project locations.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid paternity leave
• Paid maternity leave
• Tuition assistance
• Disability insurance

GZA Geo Environmental, Inc. is an affirmative/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, marital or veteran status, age or other protected status.