Senior Sediment Project Manager Valley, MD

At EA, you’ll find yourself surrounded by dynamic professionals that embrace collaboration and curiosity to foster innovation and problem‑solving. This culture forms the essence of our value proposition to apply high‑quality, objective, and interdisciplinary services to complex environmental challenges. With a strong foundation in servant leadership and community service, EA employees are encouraged to pursue personal and professional passions. As a team, we empower each other to share ideas, believe in our common purpose, and value differing perspectives.

EA’s sediment careers provide you with the opportunity to be part of a fast‑paced sediment team that solves a wide variety of sediment management problems. We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Manager to work out of our office in Hunt Valley, MD or Virginia Beach, VA. For the right candidate, this position could be fully remote from anywhere on the eastern seaboard from New York to South Carolina.

The Senior Project Manager will be a critical team leader on projects that address navigation sediment management, sediment issues related to port development and infrastructure projects, as well as how to apply beneficial reuse practices of sediment in ecosystem restoration projects. You will lead sediment projects through management of staff, schedule, and subcontractors. Additionally, you will apply and strengthen your technical expertise and be a significant member of our growing sediment practice.

Project locations will be concentrated on the Atlantic seaboard and Great Lakes, but you will also be asked to assist with projects across the country.

• Project Management
• Development of data quality objectives, field sampling plans, and quality assurance plans
• Analysis of chemical and biological data
• Preparation and review required environmental permits
• Evaluation of dredged material disposal options
• Evaluation of remedial alternatives
• Evaluation of potential for ecosystem restoration
• Preparation of MPRSA Section 103 evaluations and other ecotoxicological evaluations
• Regulatory coordination
• Cost projection to support proposals
• Mentor mid and junior level staff
• Function as part of a multidisciplinary team

• B.S. degree in environmental science, engineering, geology or related field.
• Ten or more years’ experience in sediment related project management.
• Must have experience working with private/commercial clients.
• Extensive knowledge of sediment fundamentals and chemistry.
• Desire to lead and mentor staff.
• Proven history of building strong working relationships with clients.
• Familiarity with on‑water construction strongly desired.

Note:

This position requires specific driving duties. You must be able to pass a motor vehicle records check required by our insurer.

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen.

$110,000 - $165,000 USD

The EA pay range for this position is intended as a general guideline and does not guarantee specific compensation or salary. Factors considered when making an offer include job responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, alignment with market data, and compliance with federal and state laws.

At EA, our core values are openness, balance, and challenge and we strive to improve the quality of the environment in which we live, one project at a time. Our professional, team‑centric culture promotes collaboration and flexibility and allows employees to guide their own career development path. To that end, we provide training and coaching to support ongoing development for our project managers and consulting engineers.

• 401k with Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Low deductible health coverage for you and your family through Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Generous paid‑time‑off policy
• Professional Development
• Health care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee wellness program

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