Environmental Project Manager

Description

Your role at GEI.

We are seeking an Environmental Project Manager to support GEI’s growing environmental remediation and compliance services within the oil and gas industry throughout the Gulf Coast region and beyond. The ideal candidate will have experience working at large, complex Sites such as refineries, bulk terminals, and other industrial facilities within State- and/or Federally-led regulatory programs. The candidate will bring a deep focus on technical excellence, strategic thinking, team leadership, and client relationships. This individual will author and peer review environmental reports, provide client and regulatory guidance, mentor junior staff, resolve environmental challenges on a variety of projects, and serve as project and client manager.

You will join a growing team of highly motivated Project Managers, staff professionals, and senior leaders with a deep focus on collaboration, quality, and client relationships. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your project and client management skills and collaborate with other environmental and engineering professionals within a close-knit team who works hard and supports each other.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

• Prepare and review reports and technical presentations for delivery to clients and regulators.
• Prepare Conceptual Site Models (CSM).
• Develop and manage project plans, work scopes, schedules, and budgets with associated tracking and organizational tools.
• Manage on-site field staff during the implementation of investigation and design projects and act as the primary point of contact in discussions with clients and contractors.
• Work with junior staff and senior technical experts in offices throughout the nation to deliver high quality work products to local clients.
• Support existing and new clients including participating in business development efforts, proposal preparation, and networking.
• Provide technical direction and training to staff, as necessary to complete assignments.
• Recruit, mentor, coach, and develop junior staff.
• Delegate and coordinate project tasks.

Professional Skills and Attributes

• Excellent spoken and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to lead and facilitate success of small and large teams.
• Strong environmental and business ethics, and a leadership style that instills these values in project teams.
• Ability to be adaptive, creative, and bring inventive solutions to projects and problems.
• Willingness to learn new skills and build partnerships with clients and colleagues.
• Strong experience working with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Texas Risk Reduction Plan (TRRP). Specific experience with TRRP-32 LNAPL Guidance is a plus.
• Excellent organization, schedule, and budget management skills.
• Strong work ethic with a positive attitude and commitment to producing quality work.
• Overnight travel is required; approximately 20 to 30%.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, or similar Science.
• 8+ years of relevant professional experience in environmental consulting.
• Seller/Doer mentality and experience.
• Collegial team builder with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Broad local/regional understanding of discipline needs and emerging trends.
• Excellent technical report writing and communication skills.
• Professional registration (e.g., P.E., LSP, P.G., etc.) in area of expertise is a plus.
• Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, or similar Science is a plus.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER training.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s license.
• Willingness and ability to travel on short-term assignments as needed.

We are GEI.

Some of the world’s most pressing problems – from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply – need our brightest and diverse minds working together to create safer, more resilient communities for tomorrow.

We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients’ most complex challenges.

With more than 40 offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry.

Employee-owned. Employee-focused.

As a 100% employee-owned company, our employees support our flat leadership structure, have a say in how our business operates and benefit from our financial success. We are committed to employee growth with career development opportunities, competitive total rewards, a well-being program, flexible work arrangements and more. Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs – we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded – which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion. Get to know us better by visiting GEI’s career site here.

GEI’s Total Rewards Package

• Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus
• Pay Range For This Position: $85,000-120,000/year
• Comprehensive Benefits Program, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and More
• Well-Being Program and Paid Parental Leave
• Commuter Benefits
• Hybrid Work Schedules and Home Office and Cell Phone Stipends
• GEI University (GEIU) with Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
• Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
• Support and Financial Rewards for Publication Awards, Professional Dues, and Professional Licenses
• Paid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off Program
• Rewards and Recognition
• GEI-Funded Profit Sharing and 401(k)
• Opportunity to be an Owner and Shareholder (Learn more here)
• A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• And More…

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Functional Demands:

X

Sedentary

Light

Medium

Other

Activity Level Throughout Workday (check one per row)

Physical Activity Requirements

Occasional

(0-35% of day)

Frequent

(33-66% of day)

Continuous

(67-100% of day)

Not Applicable

Sitting

6-8 hours

Standing

0-1 hour

Walking

0-1 hour

Climbing

X

Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds)

0-10 pounds

Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds)

0-10 pounds

Carrying objects

0-1 hour

Push/pull

X

Twisting

0-1 hour

Bending

0-1 hour

Reaching forward

0-1 hour

Reaching overhead

0-1 hour

Squat/kneel/crawl

X

Wrist position deviation

3-5 hours

Pinching/fine motor skills

1-2 hours

Keyboard use/repetitive motion

6-8 hours

Taste or smell (taste=never)

0-1 hour

Talk or hear

6-8 hours

Accurate 20/40

Very Accurate 20/20

Not Applicable

Near Vision

X

Far Vision

X

Yes

No

Not Applicable

Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

X

Sensory Requirements

Minimal

Moderate

Accurate

Not Applicable

Depth perception

X

Hearing

X

Environment Requirements

Occupational Exposure Risk Potential

Reasonably Anticipated

Not Anticipated

Blood borne pathogens

X

Chemical

X

Airborne communicable diseases

X

Extreme temperatures

X

Radiation

X

Uneven surfaces or elevations

X

Extreme noise levels

X

Dust/particular matter

X

Other (exposure risks):

Usual workday hours:

X

8

10

12

Other work hours

GEI is an AA/equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.