Project Manager- Geologist/Environmental Scientist
4 days ago
Clifton Park
Job Description About HRP Associates, Inc.: HRP Associates, Inc. is a nationally respected environmental consulting firm known for delivering smart, sustainable solutions and fostering a collaborative, people-first culture. Our Clifton Park office is growing, and we’re seeking a skilled Project Manager with a background in geology or environmental science to lead complex projects, support clients, and help guide our talented technical team. In addition to Clifton Park, candidates located near Buffalo, NY are encouraged to apply, as HRP plans to open a new office there in 2026. If you’re energized by solving environmental challenges, enjoy managing diverse project portfolios, and want to work in a place where your leadership truly matters, HRP is an exceptional place to build your next chapter. Job Description: As a Project Manager at HRP, you’ll oversee environmental and geological projects from concept through completion. You’ll coordinate field programs, manage budgets and schedules, communicate with clients and regulators, and ensure technical excellence across deliverables. This role blends scientific expertise with strategic project leadership, offering the opportunity to shape outcomes and mentor emerging professionals. Key Responsibilities: • Manage environmental and geological projects, including planning, execution, and closeout, • Develop scopes of work, budgets, schedules, and project strategies, • Oversee field investigations, sampling programs, drilling oversight, and remediation activities, • Interpret environmental and geologic data to support decision-making and reporting, • Prepare and review technical reports, proposals, and regulatory submittals, • Serve as the primary client contact, ensuring strong communication and responsive service, • Coordinate with subcontractors, regulatory agencies, and internal technical teams, • Mentor junior staff and support their professional development, • Contribute to business development through proposal preparation and client relationship building, • Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Earth Science, or a related field (Master’s preferred), • 10+ years of environmental consulting or geological project experience, • Demonstrated project management skills, including budgeting and client communication, • Strong technical background in site investigation, remediation, hydrogeology, or environmental compliance, • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, • Ability to lead teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously, • Familiarity with state and federal environmental regulations, • Travel to job sites if needed, • Valid driver’s license, • A collaborative environment where your expertise and leadership are valued, • Opportunities to manage high-impact, technically challenging projects, • Strong support for professional development, certifications, and licensure, • A growing office where you can directly influence team culture and project success The vision of HRP Associates, Inc., is reliant on the expertise of our dedicated professionals who provide excellent consultation to our loyal clientele. We lead the industry in our commitment to employee growth and satisfaction in a positive, gratifying, and challenging workplace environment. We offer professional development opportunities, competitive salaries, and an excellent benefits package to qualified employees. We are always searching for top talent to join our growing team throughout HRP’s various locations. We constantly promote a fun and dynamic company culture, as well as a great work-life balance. Ideal candidates will enjoy working in team settings, participating in company-wide events and outings, possess a positive attitude, and can relate to our internal cultural motto of, “Work hard, play hard!” Other major benefits include: • Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage, • Life/Disability Insurance, • Company-sponsored Profit-Sharing Pension Plan, • 401(k) Retirement Plan, • Paid Holidays and Vacations Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) such as: • HRP Women - supports the professional and personal development for women employees while bringing awareness to women’s issues and fostering an inclusive environment., • 312 Committee - organizes employee events to support our culture and employee relationships, • Giving Group - coordinates events with local charities and organizations HRP Associates, Inc. is a full-service environmental engineering and hydrogeology firm headquartered in Farmington, CT, with regional offices in Derby (CT); Plymouth, Massachusetts; Saint Charles, Missouri; Clifton Park, New York; Greenville & Charleston, South Carolina; and Winston-Salem, North Carolina. We also have satellite offices in Charlotte, North Carolina; San Diego, California; and Houston, Texas. HRP's staff of professionals includes chemical, civil, geotechnical, and environmental engineers; inspectors; geologists; hydrogeologists; and industrial hygienists. For more information on job postings in all our offices and to find out more about the company, please visit our website at and our YouTube channel at . HRP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.