Senior Environmental Project Manager

## Senior Environmental Project Manager Apply remote type:
Hybrid locations:
Lehigh Valley PAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
R-100917

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose!

At Verdantas, we’re redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure.

Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don’t just solve problems;

we help shape a more sustainable future.

Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world.
** Ready to shape the future of resilient communities?
** Verdantas is seeking a
** Senior Project Manager – Environmental
** to lead natural resources, permitting, and compliance efforts across Pennsylvania, supporting PennDOT, PTC, and energy sector projects. This leadership role is responsible for managing complex environmental programs from planning through construction, ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in full regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will provide technical and strategic leadership in state and federal permitting (PADEP, USACE, NEPA), serve as a trusted client advisor, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate environmental solutions with design and construction. This position also supports business development, client growth, and staff mentorship, contributing to Verdantas’ continued expansion and high-performance culture.
** What You'll Do:
**** Project Delivery & Client Management
*** Serve as Senior Project Manager for certain projects, leading environmental investigations, permitting, and compliance from project initiation through construction.
* Manage scope, schedule, and budget to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget, consistent with Verdantas’ project delivery standards.
* Act as a primary point of contact for clients, building and maintaining strong relationships with PennDOT Districts, PTC, and key stakeholders.
* Collaborate with internal engineering and environmental teams to integrate permitting strategies with design and construction objectives.
** Permitting & Regulatory Leadership
*** Lead complex state and federal permitting efforts, including PADEP Chapter 105/106, Section 401 Water Quality Certification, and USACE Section 404/10 authorizations.
* Oversee NEPA documentation and PennDOT environmental processes (CEs), ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations and agency guidance.
* Provide technical direction for wetland delineations, stream assessments, aquatic resource analyses, and mitigation design.
* Coordinate threatened and endangered species reviews and agency consultation with PADEP, USACE, PFBC, and USFWS.
** Strategic Planning & Agency Coordination
*** Develop and implement permitting strategies that align with project schedules, minimize risk, and support efficient agency approvals.
* Lead pre-application meetings and ongoing coordination with regulatory agencies and Conservation Districts to streamline review processes.
* Guide preparation of permit applications, technical reports, and mitigation plans, ensuring consistency, quality, and regulatory defensibility.
* Support construction-phase environmental compliance and resolve field-related permitting challenges.
** Business Development & Growth
*** Support and lead proposal efforts, including scope development, fee estimation, and technical approach for transportation and infrastructure pursuits.
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