An international firm with a global network of locally owned EHS firms is looking for an Environmental Project Manager to join the team in the Detroit area. This person will help manage projects within Michigan while mentoring and training younger staff.
Please note: This person MUST have experience with Part 201/213 in Michigan.
The firm:
- An environment, health, safety, and sustainability consulting firm that has grown to 3,200 employees in over 75 offices around the world.
- Sustainability is a large focus of their company and an aspect they are growing
- Employees stay with the company long-term and grow within. Clear paths for career growth help employees understand their trajectory within the company
- Many people on the team have been at the company for 10-15+ years
- People on this team have grown from entry-level consultants to Senior Project Managers
Essential functions include but are not limited to:
- Manage environmental projects, site characterization, remedial designs, and preparation of reports and other related documentation,
- Perform, coordinate, and oversee project work involving site investigation, risk assessment, and remediation of soil, groundwater, and sediments with moderate to complex technical/regulatory issues with oil & gas clients.
- Evaluate remedial alternatives and assist clients to develop and negotiate cost-effective closure strategies with regulatory agencies.
- Prepare or peer review a variety of work plans and reports; and develop scopes of work, schedules, costs, and health and safety plans for projects under RCRA, CERCLA, and other state programs.
- Actively drive projects forward based on a clear understanding of project objectives and regulatory requirements
- Build strong collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders (i.e., project team, clients, regulatory agencies, and subcontractors)
- Support direct report experience including all facets of team building, HR management, performance evaluations, and junior staff mentoring/training
- Sub-contractor coordination including bid spec development, contracting and insurance/safety review, project award, and field supervision
Education
- A minimum requirement of a degree in Geology, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related scientific field
- 4-8 years of environmental consulting experience. Will review an elevated role for additional years of experience or expertise.
- Demonstrate understanding of Michigan Part 201 and Part 213 regulatory programs. Understanding emerging guidance for various pathways is a plus
- Professional certification in a related field (PE, PG, LEP, LSP, CHMM) is a plus
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Construction Safety certification a plus
- 40-Hour HAZWOPER training is required
Experience
- Proven track record of strong project management performance in environmental consulting or related field
- Experience in environmental remediation, compliance, and due diligence
- Experience in petroleum, refinery, terminal and pipelines, railroad, and UST projects, including up-to-date investigation and remediation technical approaches in Michigan
- Experience in pushing projects through regulatory programs and negotiating no further action or closure particular to Part 201 or Part 213 regulations, a plus
- Multi-state regulatory experience with skills in advancing projects from new release through final regulatory closure, including the use of applicable risk-based closure standards.
Fundamental Skill Set
- Strong organizational skills/attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills, especially writing skills
- High energy and self-initiative
- Decision-making skills
- Ability to multi-task with multiple project managers
- Ability to work independently and produce results
- Proactive thinking
- Demonstrated organizational and communication skills, particularly proficient in technical writing
- Ability to delegate to and mentor staff resources
- Ability to identify staffing needs evaluating portfolio level scope/schedule backlog
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The annual salary range for this position is $80,000 - $105,000. Compensation will vary depending on the applicant’s job-related knowledge and skills, education, and work experience.
