Program Manager - Remediation

Location: City of Rochester

## Program Manager - Remediation Apply locations:
United States Of America, New York, Rochester:
United States Of America, New York, Binghamton posted on:
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August 9, 2026 (30 days left to apply) job requisition :
R-31022
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* Job Title:

Program Manager – Environmental Remediation
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* Location:

** Rochester, NY;
Binghamton, NY.
** Number of Positions:
** 1
* * Work type:
** Office The salary range for this position is dependent upon experience, ranging from **$116,640
** to **$145,800.
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* What We Offer:

*** Competitive benefits and growth opportunities
* Generous performance‐based bonuses
* 12% 401(k) match
* Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
* Tuition reimbursement
* Professional development and clear career‐advancement pathways
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**** Job Summary
** The Environmental Remediation Program Manager is responsible for self-directing and managing and coordinating all aspects of multiple assigned site investigation & remediation projects (SIR) projects to maintain regulatory requirements with applicable local, state, and federal environmental regulations and agreements.  Projects are primarily located in New York State with primary office location in Rochester or Binghamton, NY.SIR projects include but are not limited: to site characterization;

remedial investigation; remedial feasibility / alternatives studies; remedial design & action; operation monitoring & maintenance; and long-term site management. Primary focus is on former manufactured gas plant (MGP) sites, with other sites including superfund (CERCLA), legacy waste disposal sites, PCB, Phase II, property due diligence, hazardous building material assessments, demolition and PRP (potentially responsible party) projects.

The Position has direct responsibility for engaging and maintaining relationships with internal stakeholders, regulatory agencies, municipalities and third parties (developers, property owners, etc.) to facilitate implementation of SIR projects in the SIR portfolio and SIR project needs for other business groups.  Holds self-accountable for performance and results.  Ensures projects are executed within agreed upon schedules, prudent utilization of resources and in conformance to quality, engineering standards, and regulatory requirements.

Additionally, the position is responsible to lead and/or support various aspects of rate cases and other regulatory & programmatic requirements.
** Responsibilities
* ** Self-directs in the day-to-day project planning and execution of SIR projects (i.e., site identification, conceptual development and planning, implementation, including regulatory interface and negotiation).
* Manages contractors (professional consultants, contractors, technical experts, etc.) performing services. Sets milestones and direction to align with project needs to accomplish goals and regulatory commitments.
* Proactive approach to overseeing work, measures progress and takes actions to ensure projects are delivered safely, within scope, on time and within agreed upon budgets.
* Reviews and approves project plans, executes contract strategies to undertake work and controls and authorizes expenditures. Follows internal purchasing procedures to procure external vendors.
* Participates in site investigation scoping and engineering design review and planning meetings.
* Review consultant technical / cost proposals to ensure cost effectiveness and responsiveness to the project needs.
* Conducts thorough review of consultant deliverables including, correctness, accuracy, format, clarity of narrative and overall presentation of the data and information.
* Resolves field challenges during investigation and remediation work.
* Responsible for project budget management and proactively forecasts potential changes due to site/project conditions and informs management.
* Coordinates work with other departments, consultants, attorneys, utilities, regulatory agencies, government agencies, and customers.
* Develop and implement outreach and communication approaches with internal and external stakeholders including negotiating and influencing…