[Hiring] Environmental Project Director -Senior Phase I ESA Reviewer/Environmental Professional @CRETELLIGENT

Role Description

CREtelligent is hiring an Environmental Project Director (EPD) to serve as a senior technical reviewer and signing Environmental Professional (EP) for Phase I ESAs across our national commercial real estate portfolio. You will own the quality and defensibility of our deliverables — reviewing reports, providing final EP opinions, and partnering with clients on complex transactions.

You'll work alongside a tight-knit EP team — reviewing reports, signing off on EP opinions, and engaging directly with clients on the calls and questions that move transactions forward. CREtelligent pairs advanced data and analytics with best-in-class review practices, so you spend your time on the technical judgment that matters rather than chasing down records. You'll review a high volume of Phase I ESAs each year across a national commercial real estate portfolio — a steady, high-quality deal flow that lets you build deep pattern recognition across markets, asset types, and lender scopes.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Serve as the senior reviewer and signing EP for Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs); dual-scope candidates will also review Property Condition Assessments (PCAs).
• This is a predominantly desk-based review role — fully remote, with only occasional site visits in your local market when a project calls for it.
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills in both internal team collaboration and client-facing interactions.
• Apply deep expertise in commercial real estate due diligence to:
  • 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 5+ years of experience conducting Phase I ESAs within the commercial real estate due diligence industry.
• Proven ability to communicate directly with clients.
• Experience reviewing PCAs is a plus (dual-scope candidates).
• Qualifies as an Environmental Professional under 40 CFR 312.10 (the federal standard for signing ASTM E1527 Phase I ESAs).
• Professional licensure such as Professional Geologist (PG) and/or Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, SBA, and HUD ESA standards is preferred, but not required.
• Experience writing reports in Quire/Parcel (or comparable ESA reporting platforms) is a plus.
• 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

• 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 benefits and stipends to support your physical and mental health.
• Your position is part of our professional paid time off plan with no tracking and no accruals.
• Annual base salary of $80,000 - $135,000. Salary range may vary based on location.
• Remote or in-office, you'll plug into team events, monthly celebrations, Lunch and Learns, and our company traditions — with branded swag to start.
• Flexibility to adjust your work schedule to meet both the needs of your team and those of your personal life.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave, with 12 weeks for primary caregivers and 6 weeks for supporting caregivers.
• All full-time employees receive a half day of paid volunteer time annually.
• In-office: healthy snacks, drinks, coffee — and the occasional doughnut.
• Monthly all team huddles and quarterly all hands meetings to celebrate milestones, share updates, and welcome new hires.
• Regular employee one-on-one sessions to support your goal achievement and personal development.
• Support for employees pursuing professional licensure (PG, PE) and other industry certifications through exam fee reimbursement and ongoing renewal support.