Environmental Practice Manager

Buffalo, New York
IDj-3353
Job TypeDirect Hire
Remote TypeHybrid
Compensation$140000 - $160000 / yr

Environmental Services Department Manager / Environmental Practice Manager

Lead a growing environmental team delivering high-impact public infrastructure projects across New York State. My client is seeking an accomplished environmental leader who can shape department strategy, guide complex environmental programs, and serve as a trusted resource to major public agencies.

Why You Should Apply

  • $140,000–$160,000 annual salary, based on experience, plus bonus potential
  • Clear, accelerated path to Principal for a high-performing environmental leader
  • Lead and grow a multidisciplinary team of environmental professionals
  • Influence major transportation, aviation, building, and infrastructure projects
  • Work with prominent state and local public agencies and authorities
  • Combine department leadership, technical expertise, and business development
  • Hybrid work environment

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Lead departmental operations, staffing, mentoring, workload, and performance
  • Oversee environmental studies, assessments, permitting, and design support
  • Direct SEQR and NEPA compliance for complex public-sector projects
  • Manage budgets, schedules, quality, profitability, and client relationships
  • Lead proposals, scopes, fee estimates, and business development
  • Review technical reports and perform field investigations as needed

About You

  • Be able to do the job as described.
  • Hold a relevant bachelor’s degree
  • Bring strong SEQR, NEPA, and environmental permitting expertise
  • Possess relevant professional certifications or credentials, preferably PE, PG, or AICP
  • Expertise in any of the following: air or water quality, ecology & wildlife biology, historic & cultural resource evaluation, Phase I and II environmental site assessments, permitting & regulatory compliance. 

How To Apply

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