Environmental Staff Project Manager - Water Treatment

About the role

This role performs specific field tasks assigned per project by more senior staff. Growth in responsibility comes with time and experience. Work is field-based with limited office work as experience is gained.

Responsibilities

• Interact and collaborate with staff members on a variety of projects
• Collect, compile, and analyze water quality data from groundwater and surface water monitoring events
• Input and manage water quality data in project databases and prepare data summary tables and figures
• Support preparation of water quality monitoring reports and regulatory submittals using field and analytical data
• Maintain accurate field records and chain-of-custody documentation for laboratory samples
• Attend project meetings with senior staff and assist with resolutions to technical and administrative problems
• Begin to learn about marketing and business development with a focus on building your client database and maintaining regular client contacts
• Begin to learn how to manage project budgets and the need for change orders. Prepare invoices and assist with collection efforts
• Scheduling, training and oversight of subordinate staff members
• Basic ability to prioritize tasks to meet project deadlines. Consult with your supervisor to help prioritize tasks on a daily basis
• Develop management capabilities of environmental projects including the application of technical support, with supervisory input as needed
• Aid in preparation of proposals for training and developmental purposes
• Prepare environmental reports, perform analysis and provide recommendations in collaboration with senior staff
• Initiate project set up and implementation under the direct supervision of senior staff
• Good understanding of sample collection, preparation, preservation sample hold times and laboratory submission regulations and guidelines
• Basic knowledge of federal, state and local environmental regulations and guidelines and their implications on findings and conclusions in studies
• Clearly document site observations for field work performed and submit daily reports
• Communicate changing site conditions to supervisor and discuss their implications on field investigations. Implement investigation changes in the field as directed by your supervisor
• Work with senior staff to develop an understanding of the relation of field observations and sample results to findings and conclusions in the report
• Assist on Groundwater and soil investigations and media sampling
• Perform boring and test pit layouts and evaluate site access with senior oversight
• Assist with remediation system installation, operation, and maintenance
• Assist with underground storage tank assessments
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, or other degree relevant to the practice of Environmental Consulting
• Minimum 3 years of experience in environmental consulting, with hands-on field experience including site assessments, soil and groundwater sampling, and environmental investigations
• If driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required