Project Director- Geoscientist
GHD · Seattle, WA · 2 wk ago
Consulting$116k–$187k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Lead delivery of environmental investigation, remediation, and compliance projects across multiple sites.
- Manage scope, schedule, budget, and risk across concurrent workstreams, ensuring predictable execution aligned with client and regulatory requirements.
- Direct the collection, evaluation, and interpretation of environmental data (soil, groundwater, and soil vapor) to support site conceptual models, remedial strategies, and regulatory decision-making.
- Provide senior-level review of technical work products and ensure defensibility of conclusions.
- Oversee preparation and delivery of regulatory submittals, ensuring consistency with applicable federal, state/provincial, and local frameworks.
- Maintain awareness of evolving regulatory requirements and integrate them into project execution strategies.
- Champion a strong safety culture across field and office activities.
- Monitor HSE performance, identify trends, and proactively address risks to ensure compliance with corporate standards and client expectations.
- Serve as a key point of contact for client stakeholders, building trusted relationships through consistent delivery, transparent communication, and proactive identification of risks and opportunities.
- Lead multidisciplinary teams in evaluating complex site conditions and developing practical, cost-effective remedial approaches.
- Balance technical, regulatory, and operational considerations to drive implementable solutions.
- Oversee subcontractors and specialty vendors supporting field and remediation activities, including scope development, performance management, and alignment with project objectives and compliance requirements.
- Prepare and manage project reporting, including progress tracking, financial forecasting, and performance metrics.
- Provide clear insights to support program-level decision-making and continuous improvement.
- Support pursuit activities, including proposal development, scope definition, and technical approach.
- Contribute to positioning strategies that align with client needs and expand service offerings.
- Mentor junior and mid-level staff, providing technical guidance, project direction, and career development support.
- Contribute to building a strong, collaborative CAR team and advancing best practices across the group.
Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years experience in the field
- WA State LG preferred