Environmental Lead Monitor

About the role

Stantec is seeking a full-time (40 hours per week) Environmental Lead Monitor to support a high-volume environmental services program for a large utility client.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-field mentorship to field staff to ensure consistency and compliance with client expectations.
• Evaluate quality of staff performance and address any performance concerns.
• Serve as primary point of contact between field staff and the client, including escalating issues related to safety, environmental compliance, and contract-mandated notifications.
• Follow procedural guidance to resolve issues that arise and provide clarification of resource project requirements.
• Assist with field work such as pre-construction resource surveys and construction monitoring, including the preparation of associated reporting.
• Provide desktop support by synthesizing data from multiple sources, updating databases and spreadsheets, and sending email communications.
• Professionally communicate (written and verbal) with Stantec staff and managers, clients, subconsultants and project stakeholders.
• Cook up with Stantec staff, subconsultants, and client staff to complete work assignments according to standard workflow processes.
• Take initiative, resolve problems, and create improved procedures to ensure that tasks are completed in the most effective, safe, and efficient manner.

Requirements

Regular day travel (field visits) will be required within southern California.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience conducting monitoring, surveys, reporting, or permitting in Southern California.
• Knowledge and familiarity with environmental resource data gathering and collection using GPS and GIS tools.
• Strong attention to detail, and excellent coordination and communication skills.
• Adept at handling complex and challenging interactions.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and team-oriented setting.
• Demonstrate good judgement as to when to elevate potential issues to team leads/managers.
• Builds and maintains productive professional and personal networking relationships.
• Proficient in computer software including Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.), and Google Earth.
• Ability to learn new software systems (training will be provided).
• Willingness to work outside of typical business hours when needed.
• Candidates must pass client background check to access online systems (upon employment).
• Comply with all Stantec and client policies including those related to safety, anti-harassment, and drug use.
• Must have a good driving record and valid Driver's License.
• Familiarity with utilities O&M work is preferred.

Skills

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Anthropology, Archaeology or related field.
• Minimum 2 Years Related Experience In Southern California.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave.
• Accrual of vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
• Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.