Senior Project Manager - Environmental Consulting

Whitman is seeking a seasoned Senior Project Manager to join our Environmental Remediation Services group in Somerset, NJ. This is a leadership-level role for an experienced environmental professional with a strong background in due diligence, site investigation, and remediation under NJDEP regulations.

Whitman is a full-service environmental, engineering, energy, waste management, and EH&S compliance consulting firm headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey, with more than 40 years of experience. As a mid-sized firm, we offer a collaborative environment where senior staff work directly with company principals, lead complex projects, mentor developing professionals, and contribute meaningfully to the firm’s continued growth.

Position Overview: The Senior Project Manager will lead environmental due diligence and remediation projects from proposal through regulatory closure. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical competency, regulatory fluency (NJDEP), financial management discipline, and the ability to mentor junior professionals while maintaining high-quality client service.

Salary Range: $115,000 – $160,000 annually - commensurate with experience and licensure.

Compensation will be aligned with demonstrated project management capability, regulatory experience, and ability to independently manage NJDEP-regulated projects. Performance-based bonus eligibility may apply.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management & Oversight

• Lead and manage environmental due diligence investigations.
• Direct and oversee remediation projects in compliance with NJDEP regulations.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage field investigation and remedial activities.
• Oversee subcontractors and remediation contractors.
• Interpret environmental data and develop practical, defensible remedial strategies.

Regulatory & Technical Deliverables

• Prepare and review technical reports and regulatory submissions.
• Develop proposals, scopes of work, and detailed cost estimates.

Client & Staff Leadership

• Serve as primary point of contact for clients and interface with regulatory agencies, including NJDEP.
• Supervise, mentor, and provide technical guidance to junior staff.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, or related technical discipline.
• 12+ years of professional environmental consulting experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing due diligence, investigation, and remediation projects in New Jersey.
• Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP) preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of:

~ ASTM E1527-21

~ 40 CFR Part 312 (AAI Rule)

~ NJDEP Technical Requirements for Site Remediation (N.J.A.C. 7:26E)

~ Administrative Requirements for the Remediation of Contaminated Sites (N.J.A.C. 7:26C)

• Proven project management capability including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience supervising and mentoring junior technical staff.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification with current refreshers.

About Whitman:

Whitman is a multi-disciplinary environmental and engineering consulting firm serving clients throughout the region for over 40 years. Our mid-sized structure allows senior professionals to maintain direct involvement with leadership, shape project strategy, and influence company direction. We foster professional growth through mentorship, hands-on experience, and continued technical development.

Whitman is an equal opportunity employer and provides employment consideration to all employees and applicants without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

For more information, visit www.whitmanco.com

Pay: $115,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Somerset, NJ 08873