Brownfield Redevelopment Project Manager

Brownfield Redevelopment Project Manager

Auburn Hills, MI |Hybrid Schedule | Environmental Consulting & Engineering

Local Candidates Preferred

About the Role

Our client, a long-established environmental consulting and engineering firm (founded in 1985), is seeking a Brownfield Redevelopment Project Manager to lead environmental site assessments, remediation programs, and redevelopment initiatives. This individual will oversee full-lifecycle project delivery while ensuring federal, state, and local compliance and maintaining high-value client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of Brownfield redevelopment projects, including environmental site assessments, remediation, design, and construction.
• Provide guidance to clients and municipalities on redevelopment incentives and strategic planning.
• Ensure compliance with EPA, CERCLA, and state Brownfield program requirements.
• Coordinate with public/private stakeholders including developers, community groups, local governments, and consultants.
• Lead or support proposal development and business development initiatives.
• Develop project budgets, monitor expenditures, and maintain cost control.
• Define project tasks, schedules, resource plans, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Resolve project issues proactively and maintain on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams (engineers, scientists, contractors, planners).
• Maintain continuous communication with clients and manage expectations.
• Prepare client billing details and monitor outstanding accounts receivable.
• Identify opportunities for scope expansion and additional revenue.
• Mentor junior team members and support internal training.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience.
• Minimum 10 years of environmental remediation and Brownfield redevelopment experience.
• Expertise in Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs).
• Strong understanding of remediation technologies and environmental compliance frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and complex projects.
• Proven client relationship management skills and stable work history.
• Excellent written, verbal, and organizational communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a deadline-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience advising on redevelopment incentives.
• Proposal writing or business development experience.
• Mentoring and staff development experience.
• Strong financial and project budgeting skills.

Additional Details

• Hybrid schedule (2 - 3 days in-office weekly).
• Monday - Friday, standard business hours; local travel to project sites.
• Limited relocation assistance available.
• Full benefits package including 401k, profit sharing, medical/dental/vision, disability insurance, life insurance, parental leave, tuition assistance, and fitness reimbursement.