Brownfield Redevelopment, Budgeting, Business Development, Business Growth, Communication Skills, Consulting, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Due Diligence, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Site Assessment (ESA), Geological Engineering, Mentoring, Multitasking, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Professional License, Project Schedule, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Regulations, Regulatory Reports, Site Evaluation, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, Writing Skills
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RETTEW is seeking an experienced Project Manager II to join our Environmental & Geotechnology practice in Mechanicsburg, PA. This role is ideal for a seasoned environmental professional who enjoys managing complex projects, building trusted client relationships, and contributing to business growth in Central Pennsylvania.
About RETTEW
RETTEW is a 100% employee-owned, multi-disciplinary engineering, environmental, and consulting firm serving public and private clients across the Mid-Atlantic. Our work is rooted in technical excellence, collaboration, and long-term relationships. As an ESOP, we think like owners and invest in people who want to build something lasting.
Work Environment
Hybrid
Primary Location: Mechanicsburg, PA
Service Area Focus: Harrisburg and York markets
Position Summary
In this role, you will lead and manage a team through environmental projects, from proposal to completion, with a strong focus on Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments, site characterizations, Act 2 clearances, groundwater investigations, brownfields, and property revitalization. The ideal candidate brings both technical depth and client-facing confidence, with the ability to support, and ideally, grow an existing book of business in the Central PA region.
What You'll Do
- Manage Phase I and Phase II ESAs, site characterizations, and environmental due diligence projects
- Lead Act 2 investigations, remediation planning, and regulatory coordination
- Oversee groundwater investigations, data interpretation, and reporting
- Serve as a primary client contact, building long-term relationships and repeat work
- Support business development efforts, including proposals and client strategy
- Coordinate project schedules, budgets, and multidisciplinary teams
- Manage and mentor junior staff and collaborate with other project managers to contribute to technical quality and consistency
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering, or related field
- 10+ years of progressive environmental consulting experience
- Strong experience with Phase I/II ESAs, Act 2, and site characterization projects
- Working knowledge of PADEP regulations and reporting requirements
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects, budgets, and deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
- Existing client relationships or book of business in the Harrisburg and/or York areas
- Professional licensure (PG, PE, or similar), or ability to obtain
- Experience mentoring or leading project teams
- Business development or client growth experience in the Central PA market
What We Offer
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience and market presence
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
- Flexible hybrid work environment
- Career growth opportunities within a stable, employee-owned firm
- Supportive culture that values technical excellence and long-term relationships
RETTEW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please contact us at jperalta@rettew.com to request assistance.
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Rettew Associates Inc
RETTEW, ranked by Engineering News-Record as one of the top design firms in the U.S., provides a wide range of engineering, environmental, surveying, planning, safety, and related consulting services. Since 1969, RETTEW has been committed to the communities and clients we serve. Growing from a single, four-person firm to more than 350 dedicated professionals with an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), today RETTEW has a seamless network of 10 successful, well-supported offices in five states. Our multidisciplinary engineering consulting offerings span more than 100 services, providing technical solutions to support infrastructure, industry, and communities all around us. Every step of the way we are known for integrating our core values of: integrity, safety, relationships, excellence, and stewardship.
What sets RETTEW apart from the average engineering consulting firm is our ability to anticipate the impact of every step in every project. We work hard to understand and address the specific regulatory, economic, and political issues faced by clients in markets ranging from energy to transportation and a dozen others in between. This in-depth understanding of every project detail enables RETTEW to make decisions as an engineering consultant that protect our clients and our communities.
Whether it is through the water we drink, the energy that warms and lights our homes, or the roads and bridges that connect us to friends and loved ones, RETTEW is a fundamental part of the community.
We answer to you.