Mark Hutson, PG

Mr. Hutson is a New York State Professional Geologist with twenty years of experience in environmental consulting. His expertise includes environmental due diligence (Phase I and Phase II ESAs), site characterization, subsurface investigations, soil and groundwater remediation, remedial design and implementation, and regulatory compliance and reporting. He is currently a Technical Director for Roux (2025–Present). He has extensive experience in the management of all aspects of projects within the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP) and Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP), the New York City Office of Environmental Remediation (NYC OER), and the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYCDEP). Mr. Hutson has conducted, managed, or overseen investigations and remediations at numerous sites throughout the country.

• Principal-in-Charge of the remediation of a 3.6-acre former industrial facility. The main contaminants of concern at the Site included tetrachloroethene (PCE) and petroleum compounds. Oversaw the implementation of the remedial action work plan (RAWP), including excavation and disposal of over 2,500 tons of impacted soil, removal of three underground storage tanks and 10 contaminated drywells, groundwater treatment through chemical reducing agents, installation of a site cover system, and the development of a Site Management Plan (SMP) for long-term management of residual contamination. Prepared the Final Engineering Report (FER) and the Site received its Certificate of Completion (COC) in January 2023.
• Principal-in-Charge of a NYSDEC BCP Site with high levels of chlorinated solvents and dense non-aqueous phase liquids (DNAPL) under an active commercial-use building. Responsibilities included direct oversight of all field activities; implementation and execution of the RAWP; and direct interface with the client, environmental counsel, and third-party stakeholders. Remediation included the implementation of an electrical resistance heating (ERH) system and application of enhanced biological remediation. Responsible for the preparation of all final reports, including the SMP and FER. Remediation is ongoing and COC is expected in 2026.

• Senior Project Manager for a NYC OER E-Designation Site for Hazardous Materials. Managed all aspects of environmental project from due diligence investigation services, Phase I ESA, and Phase II Environmental Site Investigation services, to assisting the client through NYC OER VCP. Submitted and received approval for remedial investigation work plan, remedial investigation report, and RAWP. Managed waste characterization study to evaluate various soil types for disposal. Project received Notice of Satisfaction (NOS) in 2024 for a Track 2 Cleanup, removing the requirement for engineering and institutional controls.

• Senior Project Manager for a NYSDEC BCP Site with elevated levels of metals and petroleum-related compounds as a result of historical site use. Oversaw the implementation of the NYSDEC RAWP, including the removal of over 9,000 tons of impacted soil, removal of 10 underground storage tanks, endpoint sampling, and installation of a site cover system. Prepared the FER and the Site received its COC in December 2025.
• Senior Project Manager for three separate NYSDEC BCP sites associated with the redevelopment of a 3-acre parcel. Responsibilities included direct oversight and management of day-to-day field activities; implementation and execution of the remedial program; and coordination with construction managers, remedial contractors, and several local and state agencies, including NYSDEC, NYCOER, New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH), and New York City Transit Authority (NYCTA). Remediation included the removal of over 115,000 tons of impacted soil, in situ soil stabilization, NAPL recovery, and the collection of over 400 soil samples. Authority included directing all field efforts and acting as the primary contact for the project. Additional responsibilities included the coordination and preparation of all final reports, including SMPs and FERs. COCs were received for all three sites in August and September of 2016.