Senior Environmental Project Manager
Dewberry
Parsippany, NJ · Posted July 28, 2026
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About the job
Job Description
Dewberry is currently seeking a Senior Environmental Project Manager to join the NE environmental group in our Parsippany, NJ office for large scale transportation projects. The ideal applicant must be flexible, client focused, and proficient in the transportation project delivery process. Individuals qualified for this position should have state and federal permitting experience in New Jersey (General/Nationwide /Individual Wetland Permits, Pinelands and Highlands and Coastal Wetland Permits, including Waterfront Development and CAFRA permits) and experience in coordinating with jurisdictional agencies.
Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors are our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.
Dewberry offers a comprehensive and very competitive package of insurance programs to regular full-time employees and their eligible dependents the first of the month following their date of hire. The insurance package includes medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life. Additional insurances, at no cost to the employee: life (employee only), accidental death and dismemberment, business travel and accident, and short- and long-term disability are also provided. Employees pay a share of Dewberry’s premium expenses (on a pre-tax basis) for medical and dental insurance plans.
Dewberry offers a wide range of other employee benefits, including: 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan, 529 College Savings Plans, Travel Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Spending Accounts and Supplemental Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and children.
Positions within our officer program are also eligible for an annual bonus and monthly stipend. Both vary based on level within the program and bonuses are dependent upon company and individual performance. Certain positions are also eligible to receive overtime pay, whereas all non-exempt positions are eligible for overtime (subject to approval).
In addition, a host of discounted purchase programs are available to all employees.
Responsibilities
Coordinate work of multiple environmental disciplines on large scale transportation projects and interact with designers and contractors involved in project development and construction.
Supervise staff necessary to complete assignments in a timely manner
Coordinate project activities with client and project team and consult with regulatory agencies.
Lead proposal preparation, contract review and execution, and manage project activities with a focus on quality delivery and scope/budget/schedule adherence.
Perform reviews of permit documents, plans and technical studies and develop project execution strategies.
Required Skills & Required Experience
BS Environmental Science, Geology, or related field
Professional licenses/certifications desired, including PG, LSRP
15-20 years of experience overseeing the execution of environmental technical studies and permitting tasks for complex transportation projects
10-15 years of project management experience on large scale transportation projects in the NE region
Strong reputation and long-term relationships with resource, regulatory, and transportation agencies
Active involvement with professional organizations at the regional and national level
Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.
*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.
*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.
Notice to Third Party Recruiters: Dewberry only compensates job placement recruiters that have a valid Dewberry-approved written agreement in place for recruiting services. Dewberry does not compensate third party recruiters for unsolicited job placement candidate information.
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Salary Range
The projected range for this position is $140,088 to $180,113 annually. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.