Environmental Project Manager

Environmental At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

When it comes to environmental consulting, we’re focused on cleaning up our communities today to improve tomorrow. We’re looking for a Licensed Environmental Professional (LEP) in Connecticut to work on exciting site investigation and remediation projects for government and private-sector clients in the Northeastern U.S. and elsewhere, as well as support major regional infrastructure and redevelopment projects. The position will draw on strong planning and communication expertise, as well as leadership in project management. In other instances, you may be a key team member joining multi-disciplinary teams on major projects. You should be a self-motivated professional with several years of demonstrated industry and task/project management experience, along with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, or equivalent experience.

A successful candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills along with relevant project management and regulatory expertise, in addition to successful financial performance and client satisfaction on their projects. You will spend most of your time managing projects and mentoring more junior members of your team. This position is a great opportunity for a candidate who is a self-starter and who is eager to grow in new and exciting ways.

Here’s What You’ll Do:

• Lead and manage a project team through all phases of project planning, execution, and closeout, consistent with established project delivery processes to meet the scope, schedule, budget, and other specified requirements stated in the contract.

• Manage multiple projects and teams in a dynamic environment to meet schedule demands.

• Lead and support safety planning, chartering and implementation in the field. Be a strong advocate of Jacobs safety and quality culture.

• Coordinate the planning, staffing, scheduling, budget management, quality control, safety and organization of contractors, subcontractors, and internal technical and support staff.

• Participate in project decisions regarding technical approaches, cost and scheduling performance. Identify schedule and cost variances and develop and implement recommendations for corrective action.

• Communication and conflict management with internal project teams, other contractors, and client teams.

• Have strong written and oral communication skills and a team-oriented attitude.

• Act as one of the prime contacts with the client team and be responsible for overall work progress, technical performance, and overall client satisfaction with the projects. Actively seek and develop both follow-on and new work for additional work for the clients served.

• Work with project delivery leadership and support team development through coaching and mentoring.

• Coordinate planning, permitting, design, field implementation, and reporting activities with staff, subcontractors, stakeholders, and clients.

• Support other project managers and program managers in all aspects of delivering technically challenging projects for major client accounts.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor or advanced degree in engineering, geology, hydrogeology, environmental science, or a closely related field.

• A candidate who is a practicing Connecticut LEP.

• Demonstrated prior experience in managing environmental projects for private or government clients with a strong track record that includes planning, investigation, remediation, and monitoring of impaired properties under state and federal programs.

• The position involves travel in New England, primarily, but may also involve some travel outside of the New England area.

• Experience in remediation design and construction oversight considered a plus.

• 40 Hour HAZWOPER certification and 8-hour refreshers up to date.

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum

99,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

145,000.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $99,000.00 to $145,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on January 22, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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Locations

City State Country
Boston	Massachusetts	United States
Hartford	Connecticut	United States
Skowhegan	Maine	United States
Bedford	New Hampshire	United States
Providence	Rhode Island	United States
Essex Junction	Vermont	United States