Brownfield Redevelopment Project Manager

Brownfield Redevelopment Project Manager 2026-188

Location: Detroit, Michigan – Hybrid – 2 to 3 days remote per week
Relocation Assistance: YES
Visa Sponsorship: No

Experience Required: 10 years

Education Requirements: BS Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field

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We are working with an established environmental consulting, engineering, and remediation services firm located just north of Detroit, Michigan, which is actively seeking a Project Manager who is experienced in managing Brownfield environmental redevelopment projects, including conducting Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessments.

Your Role:

In this role you will be responsible for managing environmental site assessments, remediation activities, redevelopment efforts, and incentives, while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, client expectations, and sustainability goals.

Manage all phases of Brownfield redevelopment projects, including site assessment, remediation, design, and construction.
Advise clients and municipalities on redevelopment incentives.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations, including EPA, CERCLA, and state Brownfield programs.
Collaborate with public and private stakeholders, including developers, local governments, community groups, and environmental consultants.
Lead and/or provide support for the development of project proposals.
Develop and manage project budgets and track costs.
Monitor schedules to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.
Define project tasks, schedule, and resource requirements.
Identify project risks, develops mitigation strategies, and resolves issues as they arise.
Establish goals for the projects and assists with achievement of QA/QC goals.
Leads multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, environmental scientists, planners, and contractors, to achieve project objectives.
Provides on-going communication with the client related to the project.
Prepares client-billing information on assigned projects and manages collections on outstanding accounts receivable balances.
Identifies additional scope and revenue opportunities that relate to the project.
Participate in business development activities.
Mentor company staff, and cultivate strong working relationships with clients.

Required Skills:

Demonstrated ability to manage staff and multidisciplinary projects.
Proven ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with clients.
Desire to develop new clients, and expand the services of existing clients.
Effective written/ verbal communication and independent judgment.
Self-Motivated with the ability to motivate others.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to function effectively in a team environment.
Ability to work on several projects concurrently, prioritize workload, and cope with tight timelines to meet all deadlines without compromising quality.
Good mentoring skills.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Ability to complete assigned tasks efficiently.
Strong attention to detail.
Strong understanding of financial management.
Well-developed conflict resolution skills and ability to focus on client satisfaction.
Possesses the ability to change focus quickly during a typical day.

Preferred Skills:

Experience advising clients and municipalities on redevelopment incentives.
Business development and proposal-writing experience.
Proven mentoring skills for junior staff.
Familiarity with financial management—budgets, cost tracking, and collections.

Required Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
10 years of Brownfield redevelopment and/or environmental remediation experience.
5 years of project management experience.
Demonstrated expertise in Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessments.
Experience in remediation technologies and compliance frameworks.

Preferred Experience: