Environmental Project Manager - Compliance Focus

Turn Environmental Requirements into Action as an Environmental Project Manager - Compliance Focus - Keep Projects Compliant, Coordinated, and Moving Forward

Ready to take on environmental projects where strong regulatory knowledge and thoughtful project management go hand in hand? Looking for an opportunity to solve compliance challenges, work directly with clients, and coordinate the technical details that help projects move from planning through completion?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking an Environmental Project Manager - Compliance Focus to join our Environmental Team in Syracuse, NY. You'll manage environmental compliance-focused projects, collaborate with engineers, scientists, and other technical professionals, and help clients navigate regulatory requirements while delivering practical solutions that support their project and operational goals.

Manage environmental compliance and site investigation/remediation projects from initial investigation through design, permitting, and implementation, delivering practical and sustainable solutions
• Oversee project delivery including scope, budget, schedule, and client coordination across public and private sector projects
• Coordinate contracts, documentation, and collaboration with clients, regulators, and subcontractors
• Drive project financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and monthly progress reviews
• Develop and implement health and safety plans while ensuring regulatory compliance and QA/QC standards
• Communicate project status, technical findings, and recommendations clearly to clients, stakeholders, and internal teams

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Science, Planning, Engineering Management, or a related field required
• Minimum of 5 years of industry experience required, including 2 years of project management experience
• Knowledge of New York State environmental regulations and guidance highly preferred
• General environmental compliance experience required
• Proven ability to manage scope, budget and schedule of technical tasks
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and project management software required; knowledge of Deltek Vantagepoint preferred
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills-both written and verbal-with the ability to thrive in a collaborative, high-paced environment
• Motivated self-starter who works well independently and supports management
• Adaptable, calm under pressure, and skilled in problem-solving and negotiation
• PMP, PE or equivalent professional license preferred

• Take ownership of compliance-focused projects and see your work through from planning to delivery
• Work alongside multidisciplinary experts to solve challenging environmental issues
• Build stronger client and project management skills while expanding your regulatory expertise

Curious about the impactful work our Environmental team is doing? Discover our specialized solutions for site investigation, remediation, compliance, permitting, and more by visiting: CHA Environmental.

$110,000 - $120,000

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.

At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways - always searching, never settling - to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is forward leaning, welcoming, and always pushing the limits of what is possible.

We as an organization celebrate the values of belonging and collaboration, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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