Environmental Project Director; Collaborative Phase Report Writer

Description Who We’re Looking For

CREtelligent is seeking a Phase I Collaborative Report Writer to join our Akron, OH office on a hybrid schedule. In this role, you'll work side‑by‑side with our internal environmental team and our nationwide contractor network to craft and deliver high‑quality Phase I Environmental Site Assessment reports that our clients rely on to make confident, informed decisions. If you love the writing craft, thrive on collaboration, and want to put your environmental expertise to work without living out of a suitcase — this role is built for you.

Travel is minimal to none, and our hybrid schedule means you get the best of both worlds: meaningful in‑office connection and the flexibility to do your best focused work from home. Bonus points if you bring experience with commercial Property Condition Assessment (PCA) reports.

Our approach blends advanced data and analytics with environmental review best practices, empowering clients to make informed, proactive decisions. You'll work hand‑in‑hand with RADIUS, our proprietary platform, to deliver a full suite of environmental risk assessment services to clients nationwide.

If you're ready to sharpen your craft alongside a bright, collaborative team that actually enjoys the work — let's talk.

• Partner with our internal environmental team and contractor network to produce clear, accurate, client‑ready Phase I ESA reports.
• Synthesize contractor field data, historical records, and regulatory findings into well‑organized written reports.
• Execute projects to meet technical, quality, budgetary, and scheduling requirements.
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills; both internally and client facing.
• Lead with CRE due diligence expertise
• Assess disparate data components to create client end products
• Render final assessment and provide opinion as an environmental professional
• Operate as a self‑starter who is resourceful, and displays the ability to work productively on multiple projects at a time under strict deadlines
• Serve as a key member of the environmental group with the ability to step in and immediately manage west coast projects
• Occasional field work if necessary to support team

• BA or BS in Geology, Environmental Science, or a related field — or equivalent hands‑on experience in relevant environmental fieldwork.
• 3-5 years experience writing Phase I Environmental Site Assessment reports. RSRA writing experience a plus.
• Familiarity with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, SBA and HUD compliant ESAs preferred but not required.
• Asbestos, lead paint, radon licenses and training a plus
• Experience with interpreting and processing field/analytical data.
• Experienced in technical report writing.
• Experience with Quire/Parcel a plus.
• Proficient in MS Office product lines.
• Desire to work with a growing professional team.

At CREtelligent, we believe that working hard and working fast doesn’t have to come at the expense of a healthy work‑life balance. One of the greatest benefits of working at CREtelligent is that you will find yourself surrounded by incredible and intelligent people with a shared mission. On top of it all, we deliver the benefits you’d expect and beyond including:

What’s important to you and your family is important to us.

• We offer comprehensive extended health care coverage - medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, medical transportation plan, critical illness insurance, pet insurance, and more.
• We offer 401k and Roth Retirement Plans with employer contribution – when we profit you do too!
• Wellness, wellness, wellness is a major mantra – Be the best version of YOU and we will pay you to take care of your health – You are OUR priority.

• Take time as you need it, your position is part of our professional paid time off plan with no tracking and no accruals, very simply put – work hard play hard.

• Compensation: $50,000 - $75,000 annually. We conduct annual performance and salary reviews to continue to increase your compensation level as you grow and perform in the role.

• Whether you’re in the office or working remotely, we’ll do…