Senior Environmental Project Manager

Senior Environmental Project Manager

ATI, Inc. (www.atiinc.com) is a full-service consulting firm with over 45 years of experience solving complex facility and program management, construction, and environmental challenges for government and private sector clients. Committed to industry leadership, we deliver sustainable, innovative, and cost-effective solutions that drive results and prioritize client satisfaction. At the same time, we foster a dynamic, growth-oriented workplace where employees thrive. ATI is committed to operational excellence, reliability, and the highest standards of services in support of national infrastructure.

ATI has a current need for a full-time Senior Environmental Project Manager to fill a position based out of the Columbia, MD office. The Project Manager will be responsible for supporting multiple Federal projects across the US including multi-year monitoring and remediation contracts, emerging contaminant (PFAS) investigations and remediation, and technical writing of reports and proposals. The successful candidate will work directly with clients to ensure deliverables fall within the applicable scope and budget; be familiar with a variety of environmental remediation techniques; have experience with the CERCLA process and report development; rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals; and delegate project tasks based on junior staff members' individual strengths, skill sets and experience levels. The successful candidate will be a self-motivated, organized, personable, and detail-oriented individual who can work well on a team and independently, in a fast-paced environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties may include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Apply professional and technical experience to lead, support and/or oversee assessment and remediation of various hazardous waste/petroleum-impacted sites.

• Act as a technical subject matter expert on a wide range of environmental concepts, regulatory requirements, and remediation technologies.

• Provide support in the development and review of technical documents associated with CERCLA, Brownfields and State-led site investigations, remedial action plan processes such as risk assessments, remedial investigation/feasibility studies, long-term monitoring reports, and workplans.


• Provide technical support and oversight of environmental investigation/site characterization including planning, implementation, analysis, and reporting.

• Prepare, review, and deliver high-quality technical reports, regulatory submittals, and contract deliverables.

• Direct and/or conduct analysis of environmental data to delineate nature and extent of contamination.


• Coordinate with project stakeholders including state and federal agencies to ensure that project objectives and timelines are being met.


• Develop project scopes of work, task orders, and cost estimates. Manage project schedules, budgets, and technical teams.


• Support marketing and business development in environmental services.

• Serve as a client-facing technical and project lead, maintaining strong working relationships with federal stakeholders.


• Mentor junior staff and provide ongoing technical guidance and professional development.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• The Project Manager will have a minimum of ten (10) years of total professional work experience, with a minimum of three years’ experience in providing technical guidance on environmental projects. 


• Must possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study. 


• Experience with the execution of Federal Department of Defense projects under CERCLA or RCRA is required.


• Candidates with previous project management or task management experience are preferred.


• A related certificate or license is preferred but not required (e.g. PMP, PE, or PG certification/license).


• Excellent communication and organizational skills.


• Experience working under detailed quality assurance/quality control programs.


• Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, and other MS Office applications and with common field equipment and sampling techniques.

• Experience developing and/or providing technical review of site assessments, remedial investigations, feasibility studies, and other technical reports.


• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail.


• Ability to travel periodically for site visits and meetings.


• Valid driver's license.


• 40-Hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Training (per 29 CFR 1910.120) with current 8-hour refresher training.

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Based out of headquarters in Columbia, MD; eligible for hybrid/remote work location for the right candidate. Travel to project locations (up to 15%) may be required.

Pay Rate: $100,000 - $135,000/year depending on experience.

Working Hours: Normal work hours are Monday to Friday (anticipate 40 per week).

Benefits: ATI offers a generous benefits package including;

• Competitive salary;


• 11 annual paid holidays and minimum 13 days of paid leave;


• Employee and family medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance with 75% of the premiums paid by the company;


• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.


• 401(k) plan immediately vesting with 4% employer match; and


• Professional development assistance including memberships, professional licenses, and tuition reimbursements.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Selected candidate may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

ATI, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, including protected groups, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. ATI complies with applicable local, state and federal laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at each location the Company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. ATI is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. ATI will provide reasonable accommodations with the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please let your recruiter know.