Senior Portfolio Manager

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose!

At Verdantas, we’re redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure.

Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don’t just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future.

Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world.

Ready to shape the future of resilient communities?

• Develop and oversee a portfolio of environmental projects across one or more clients aligned with Verdantas’ strategic priorities, goals, client commitments, and risk tolerance.
• Oversee multiple environmental projects (assessment, remediation, brownfield redevelopment) ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and budget.
• Provide technical leadership across regulatory programs (RCRA, CERCLA, TSCA, state programs including Ohio EPA VAP).
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and mentor staff across environmental disciplines.
• Coordinate resources, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure alignment and execution across the portfolio.
• Monitor portfolio performance, risks, and financials; implement corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with business operations and project delivery support leadership.
• Serve as the client account lead, building and maintaining strong relationships across public and private sectors.
• Drive business development efforts including proposal development, pursuit strategy, and market expansion.
• Support funding strategies including federal and state grant programs (e.g., USEPA brownfield funding).
• Ensure compliance with QA/QC standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
• Communicate portfolio updates, milestones, and performance to senior leadership and stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of environmental consulting experience with increasing leadership responsibility.
• Proven experience managing complex environmental assessment and remediation projects.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated project and client management experience delivering multi-disciplinary projects across a diverse portfolio.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills.
• Professional licensure (PE, PG, or equivalent) preferred.
• Experience with brownfield redevelopment and environmental funding programs preferred.

Salary Range:

The starting salary for this position is $153,000, with final compensation determined by qualifications and licensure status.

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