Who We're Looking For CREtelligent is seeking an experienced Environmental Project Director (EPD) to support the continued growth of our commercial environmental due diligence and project management team. This role is critical to supporting real estate transactions through the oversight of environmental due diligence, site investigations, and risk assessments.
The EPD will work closely with our Environmental Professional (EP) team to review and approve environmental reports, ensuring alignment with applicable regulatory requirements and industry standards across commercial real estate assets.
At CREtelligent, we take a modern approach to environmental due diligence by combining advanced data and analytics with best-in-class technical report review practices. Our work empowers clients to make informed, proactive decisions with confidence. As part of our team, you will collaborate within our proprietary platform, RADIUS, and engage directly with clients to deliver a comprehensive suite of environmental risk assessment products and services nationwide.
How You'll Make an Impact - Serve as a senior reviewer for Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs). If dual-scope experience (a plus), you will also be the senior reviewer for Property Condition Assessments (PCAs). Occasional time spent in the field conducting site assessments, in your local market.
- Be the senior level technical reviewer, responsible for reviewing and approving reports.
- Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills in both internal team collaboration and client-facing interactions.
- Lead with deep expertise in commercial real estate due diligence, including:
- Synthesizing diverse data sets to develop comprehensive client deliverables.
- Providing final conclusions and professional opinions as the designated Environmental Professional (EP).
- Operating independently with strong initiative and the ability to manage multiple, deadline-driven projects simultaneously.
- Serving as a key contributor within the environmental team, with the capability to immediately step into project management responsibilities.
Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, or a related field OR equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 8+ years of experience conducting Phase I ESAs within the commercial real estate due diligence industry.
- Direct client interaction experience, including presenting findings, addressing questions, and guiding next steps based on project scope (2+ years preferred).
- Experience reviewing PCA reports is a plus.
- Professional licensure such as Professional Geologist (PG) and/or Professional Engineer (PE) is preferred, but not required.
- Familiarity with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and HUD ESA standards is preferred, but not required.
- Strong skills in analyzing and interpreting environmental field and laboratory data.
- Proven experience in technical report writing with attention to detail and regulatory compliance.
- A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for contributing to the growth of a dynamic, professional environmental team.
Benefits At CREtelligent, we believe that working hard and working fast doesn't have to come at the expense of a healthy work-life balance. One of the greatest benefits of working at CREtelligent is that you will find yourself surrounded by incredible and intelligent people with a shared mission. On top of it all, we deliver the benefits you'd expect and beyond including:
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
What's important to you and your family is important to us.
- We offer comprehensive extended health care coverage - medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, medical transportation plan, critical illness insurance, pet insurance, and more.
- We offer 401k and Roth Retirement Plans with employer contribution - when we profit you do too!
- Wellness, wellness, wellness is a major mantra - Be the best version of YOU and we will pay you to take care of your health - You are OUR priority.
FLEXIBILE TIME OFF
Take time as you need it, your position is part of our professional paid time off plan with no tracking and no accruals, very simply put - work hard play hard.
COMPENSATION
Annual base salary of $80,000 - $110,000. Salary range may vary based on location.
FUN
Whether you're in the office or working remotely, we'll do our best to help you feel like you're right in an office with us. First, we'll power you up with your CREtelligent logo wear, then you'll join right in with our team events, unique traditions, monthly birthday celebrations, Lunch and Learns, and a relaxed team-oriented environment. Show up and be your wonderful self.
FLEXIBILITY
Having the ability to adjust your work schedule to meet both the needs of your team and those of your personal life is just as important to us as it is to you. This means some days you'll be in the office, and some days you'll be out in the field; however, we get you have a family and life where you'll need some flexibility, and you'll have that with us. In short, we hire you as a professional and we'll treat you like one.
FAMILY
We believe in supporting strong family units from day one this starts with supporting parents with paid maternity and paternity leave. As the primary caregiver to a newborn, we provide 12 weeks paid leave + another 4 weeks of part-time paid transition time to support your return. As the supporting caregiver, we provide 6 weeks of paid leave. As part of the CREtelligent team, your health and happiness are directly connected to that of your family. We get this and make it a priority.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH - VOLUNTEER TIME OFF
We provide all full-time employees with a half day of paid volunteer time annually - volunteering and supporting our local communities is that important that we put our money with our mouth to support you in making a difference.
OFFICE FUEL
We're an environment that cares about your well-being - when you're in an office, we provide healthy (and fun) snacks, drinks, coffee and a doughnut or two to sweeten things up.
COMMUNICATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- To stay connected we hold monthly all team huddles and quarterly all hands meetings to celebrate milestones, share updates, and welcome new hires.
- Our managers hold regular employee one-on-one sessions to support your goal achievement and personal development. Frequent opportunities for professional development are provided, be it lunch and learns, webinars or out of the office events.
- We are a growing firm with a national footprint ready to support your career advancement. Your professional development and career progression is important to us - when you learn and grow, so do we!
The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: CREtelligent is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce committed to leveraging diverse backgrounds, perspective and experiences that create opportunities for our colleagues and our business. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to protected category.
