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Environmental Project Manager

Delaware, OH | 1099 Independent Contractor Position

Do you have a passion for solving environmental challenges and making a tangible impact on the world around you? Phoenix Environmental is a leading local environmental consulting firm dedicated to helping clients find and fix their environmental problems. We’re looking for an experienced Environmental Project Manager to join our growing team. This is a 1099 Independent Contractor Position that offers the flexibility and autonomy of gig work with the stability of a continuous project pipeline.

Your Role and Impact

As an Environmental Project Manager, you will be a central figure in our project teams, managing projects from initial assessment to final cleanup. You will lead and mentor early-career staff, interact directly with clients and vendors, and prepare critical technical reports.

You will be responsible for:

Project Leadership: Managing and supporting diverse environmental projects, including Phase I & II assessments, UST closures, and remedial actions.
Client Communication: Serving as a primary point of contact for clients, vendors, and subcontractors, ensuring clear and effective collaboration.
Technical Excellence: Preparing comprehensive technical reports, proposals, and cost estimates.
Team Development: Supervising, mentoring, and training junior staff to help them grow their careers.

We are looking for a self-motivated professional with strong project management, technical writing, and communication skills. You should be comfortable working independently and as part of a team.

Who We're Looking For

Required Qualifications:

Experience: 5-10+ years of environmental consulting experience.
Knowledge: Strong understanding of federal, state, and local environmental regulations, with specific experience in site investigations and remedial actions.
Skills: Proven project management skills, excellent written and verbal communication, and a customer-focused approach.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in a related field.
Professional licenses or certifications (e.g., Professional Geologist, Professional Engineer, Ohio VAP Certified Professional).
OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification.
Experience with U.S. EPA, Ohio EPA VAP, and/or Ohio BUSTR.
Previous client management and business development experience.

Why Choose a 1099 Independent Contractor Position?

- Flexibility: Manage your own schedule and choose the projects you work on, allowing you to achieve a better work-life balance.
- Autonomy: Take ownership of your work and decision-making without the bureaucracy often found in traditional employment.
- Financial Potential: Negotiate your own rates and maximize your earning potential.
  This role offers a unique opportunity to gain a high degree of control over your professional life. We understand that flexibility is a top priority for many professionals.
Note: As a 1099 contractor, you are responsible for your own taxes, benefits, and health insurance.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Phoenix Environmental is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity, inclusion, and equity are not just buzzwords but core values. We believe that a variety of perspectives strengthens our team and helps us better serve our clients.

We welcome all qualified applicants and will consider candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic informatio¹n, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Ready to start a new, challenging career?

Submit your resume directly through our website at: https://www.phoenixel.com/contact-us/

Alternatively, you may submit your resume and cover letter to our Delaware Ohio Office: 175 S Sandusky St #325, Delaware, OH 43015