Geo-Technology Associates, Inc. (GTA) is currently seeking an Environmental Project Scientist / Project Manager with 5-15 years of experience for our Abingdon, Maryland office. This is an excellent growth opportunity for an experienced environmental professional to join our expanding environmental presence in Maryland, DC, and Virginia. GTA’s Environmental Department serves a diverse client base, providing due diligence, regulatory consulting, site remediation, and similar services.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience performing and managing Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments, significant experience with State Voluntary Cleanup and Brownfields projects, strong business development skills, leadership and management abilities, and a B.S. in an environmentally-related field.


Environmental Project Manager - Responsibilities:

  • Manage and perform standard environmental services, including Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, remedial design, remedial implementation, regulatory closure, and other environmental services (e.g., Asbestos/Lead-Based Paint Surveys, and NEPA/SHPO evaluations, and similar work)
  • Supervise Field- and Staff-level personnel on all appropriate aspects of projects
  • Prepare accurate project documentation
  • Manage and write reports and other deliverables (including appropriate figures, analysis summary tables, and exploration logs)
  • Perform quality review of project deliverables, providing constructive feedback to lower-level staff
  • Train, manage, and mentor lower-level staff in all aspects of project execution
  • Responsible for scheduling and completing the project, monitoring the budget, and updating supervisors and the client, with limited supervision from higher-level personnel
  • Prepare competent and complete proposals and budgets
  • Handle administrative office tasks and demonstrate efficient project management skills
  • Review and accurately bill assigned projects, and assist with collections
  • Assist in developing in-house practices and professional development presentations to staff
  • Coordinate and communicate with other GTA disciplines
  • Effective in generating repeat business and some new business
  • Initiate new client outreach and be alert to new marketing and business opportunities

Successful candidates MUST have:

  • BS Degree in environmental science/geology/engineering or related field. Master's Degree preferred
  • 5-15 years’ experience in Phase I and Phase II ESAs
  • Significant experience with Brownfields, regulatory interaction, and related work
  • Experience in Property Condition Assessments (PCAs), asbestos surveys, and lead-based paint surveys is preferred
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage, supervise, and mentor junior level personnel
  • Client interaction experience
  • Ability to manage budgets
  • Strong ability to market and build client list is preferred
  • A desire to grow professionally


GTA offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

  • Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
  • Yearly bonus potential
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending
  • Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Educational Assistance Program
  • Free membership to professional societies
  • Professional Growth & Advancement – we’ll help you get there! - Seminars, Conventions, Lunch & Learns, Mentoring, Software Training
  • Employee Referral Bonuses
  • Employee Recognition Program
  • Company picnics and events and a great working environment!

We ensure nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and all revisions and addendums thereof.