Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager
Department: Long Island-NY
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Long Island, NY
Reporting To: Nikki Delude Roy
Description
Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose. At Verdantas, we are pioneers in delivering a comprehensive suite of environmental consulting, sustainable engineering, cutting-edge modeling, and digital technology services. Specializing in thriving markets with strong growth trends, we play a pivotal role in shaping sustainable project outcomes across diverse sectors such as power, renewable energy, water resources, government land use, and transportation infrastructure.
Our dynamic team, comprised of environmental scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, collaborate closely with clients, harnessing state-of-the-art technology to provide highly accurate datasets and models that tackle intricate environmental and infrastructure challenges. We pride ourselves on going beyond conventional problem-solving; we function as strategic partners, actively assisting clients in realizing their infrastructure and sustainability goals.
Verdantas stands at the forefront with a robust team of nearly 1,000 professionals, including top-tier scientists, engineers, and technical experts strategically positioned throughout the U.S. Our commitment to excellence is grounded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. As a reliable partner, Verdantas offers integrated solutions and forward-thinking strategies in environmental consulting, engineering, and digital technology services.
Join us on this journey where your skills and passion align with our mission to create a sustainable future through groundbreaking solutions. At Verdantas, your career transcends traditional boundaries, and your impact extends far beyond the workplace. Discover a workplace where your talents thrive, and your contributions make a lasting difference.
The ideal candidate has proven geotechnical and/or site civil expertise, is able to identify and manage projects from concept to delivery. This is primarily a "seller-doer" role within a dynamic multi-disciplinary team performing real estate development/redevelopment projects, civil infrastructure projects, landfill projects, construction services, litigation support services and more! Candidates must have a civil engineering background that includes local and state (New York Metro) permitting experience.
Responsibilities:

• Research market trends, client programs, upcoming projects, and determine how to position the firm and local teams to capture more of the private and public real estate market in the New York City Metro area and beyond
• Assist in the identification of new clients/project opportunities, and analyze the needs of current/repeat clients, and track and prioritize pursuit opportunities
• Attend internal and external business development meetings
• Lead efforts in pursuit of potential projects and the development of technical and price proposals
• Communicate effectively across the organization as needed, maintaining and foster team engagement and satisfaction in completing project tasks and collaborating with subconsultants and other disciplines
• Manage project development and execution, including scoping, cost estimating, project planning, engineering, and stakeholder engagement
• Lead project teams to deliver financially and technically successful projects
• Train and mentor project engineers and junior staff
• Complete engineering in support of project execution
• Identify, track, and minimize potential technical, financial, or contract risks as they arise and collaborate on resolution strategies as needed

Qualifications:

• BSCE with MS or ME
• PE in NY, CT, ME, NH, MA, RI or the ability to obtain reciprocal licenses within one year
• 7-12 years of increasing engineering or planning and leadership experience with 5+ years of increasing technical and leadership experience relative to public infrastructure project experience developing a fully integrated design package
• 5 years of experience as a Project Manager
• Strong communication skills, an acute understanding of project finances, and scheduling,
• Client management skills
• Ability to communicate successfully with state regulatory agencies
• Proficient with MS Office suite of products, Deltek, and other management tools preferred
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training a plus
• AutoCAD, Civil3D experience
• Must have a valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

• USGBC LEED Accredited Professional
• ISI Envision Sustainable Professional

Benefits

• Flexible Work Environment
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off + Holidays

Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance - regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.
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