Associate Project Manager- Environmental Consulting

Mission

BLDI Environmental Engineering is a full-service Environmental Consulting firm headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Founded in 1991, BLDI continues to provide progressive, professional, and practical consulting services. We offer straight-forward, cost-effective solutions to environmental issues. BLDI is proud of our steadfast reputation for meeting or exceeding our client’s expectations, resulting in repeat projects with longstanding customers.

BLDI is part of a portfolio of companies managed Waséyabek Development Company, LLC (WDC), a legal entity, created and wholly owned by the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi (NHBP), a federally recognized Indian Tribe. WDC is committed to fostering the development of a stable, diversified economy for the Band which will contribute to its long-term wealth and economic self-sufficiency while managing risk and creating quality employment opportunities. Members of NHBP or other federally-recognized tribes are encouraged to apply.

Position Summary

Conduct research or perform investigation for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or public health. Using knowledge of various scientific disciplines, may collect, synthesize, study, report, and recommend action based on data derived from measurements or observations of air, soil, water, soil vapor, and other sources.

Manage projects, under direction of the Project Manager, to ensure environmental compliance for clients. This includes providing regulatory assistance, preparing permit applications, conducting site evaluations, and writing detailed reports. You will collaborate with industry leaders and government agencies to assess environmental impacts, propose innovative solutions to maintain compliance, and oversee regulatory aspects of projects.

Position located in Ferndale, MI or Grand Rapids, MI.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, and conduct environmental project activities both in the field and office.
• Manage field sampling activities.
• Ensure quality control of project deliverables.
• Prepare technical compliance reports and regulatory plans.
• Build and maintain client relationships.
• Interpret collected data and environmental records for reporting and proposals.
• Communicate scientific or technical information to clients, the public, organizations, or internal audiences through oral briefings, written documents, workshops, conferences, training sessions, or public hearings.
• Monitor effects of contamination and recommend means of prevention or control.
• Collect, synthesize, analyze, manage, and report environmental data, such as soil, soil vapor, or water samples.
• Review and implement environmental technical standards, guidelines, policies, and formal regulations that meet all appropriate requirements.
• Provide scientific or technical guidance, support, coordination, or oversight to governmental agencies, environmental programs, industry, or the public.
• Provide technical guidance and training to junior technical staff and field personnel

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Environmental Science, Geology, Biology, Environmental Engineering, or other related field
• 3+ years of experience in Environmental Consulting or related field, including managing and driving entire project life cycle, maintaining client relationships, working with a team to ensure work is executed according to environmental regulations, conducting field events (e.g., soil, groundwater, or soil gas sampling).
• Proficient in Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

• Ability to pass an extensive background investigation, including but not limited to personal and professional financial history, nationwide criminal record search, credit check and other relevant background information deemed necessary by WDC.

Preferred Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 40-hour HAZWOPER certified
• Asbestos inspector certification
• Will have conducted several field events involving soil sampling, oversight of drilling rigs, groundwater sampling, and soil gas sampling.
• Base knowledge of Michigan environmental regulations and due diligence
• Project management experience

• Prior knowledge or experience working with a Native American Tribe.

Physical Requirements:

This job operates in a professional office environment, with some work in the field as needed. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Flexibility related to work hours as project demands arise.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary computer position for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to use hands and fingers to type.
• Must be able to reach with hands and arms for using a computer.
• Ability to conduct site visits, field monitoring, and inspections in varying weather and terrain.
• Ability to occasionally lift materials and supplies, up to 50 pounds.
• Some work in outdoor elements.

Travel Requirements:

Some travel may be required, up to 5-20% of the time. The travel may be local or national and may be by car, rail, or air.

Disclaimer:

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of an incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of an incumbent. An incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.

Native American & Veteran Hiring Preferences will be applied in accordance with WDC policy.

Waséyabek Development Company is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.