Environmental Project Manager/Land Use Permitting Specialist

Are you the kind of professional who can walk a site and immediately map out wetlands constraints, NJDEP filings, and the cleanest path to approval? Zing! Recruiting is hiring an Environmental Project Manager / Land Use Permitting Specialist in Rockaway, Morris County, New Jersey.

About the Role

Zing! Recruiting has partnered with a well-established organization to fill a full-time, on-site Environmental Project Manager / Land Use Permitting Specialist position in Rockaway, NJ. This role is built for someone who thinks in terms of site conditions, environmental regulations, and permitting strategy — keeping complex projects moving forward without unnecessary delays. The posted compensation ranges from $85,000 to $125,000 depending on experience, with room for negotiation.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate development sites for wetlands constraints and other environmental considerations early in the project lifecycle.
• Prepare, submit, and shepherd NJDEP and related land use permit applications through approval.
• Manage environmental and permitting projects end to end, coordinating timelines, deliverables, and stakeholders.
• Anticipate regulatory hurdles and develop practical strategies to secure approvals efficiently.
• Serve as a knowledgeable point of contact for clients, agencies, and project teams throughout the permitting process.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with environmental project management and land use permitting in New Jersey.
• Working knowledge of NJDEP permit requirements, wetlands regulations, and site approval processes.
• The ability to identify environmental constraints and translate them into actionable project plans.
• Strong organizational and communication skills to keep multiple approvals and deadlines on track.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset suited to a deadline-driven permitting environment.

About Zing! Recruiting

Zing! Recruiting connects skilled professionals with established employers across New Jersey and beyond. For this opening, our team is recruiting on behalf of a respected partner organization seeking an experienced Environmental Project Manager / Land Use Permitting Specialist to join their Rockaway, Morris County team. We work to match candidates with roles where their expertise makes a measurable impact.

How to Apply

If you are ready to bring your environmental permitting expertise to a full-time, on-site role in Rockaway, NJ, we want to hear from you. View the full listing and apply for this Environmental Project Manager / Land Use Permitting Specialist position via Adzuna.