Supervising Solid Waste Engineer/Project Manager

About the role

The Senior Solid Waste Engineer/Project Manager position reports to the Team Leader (TL) and is responsible for leading complex solid waste engineering and environmental remediation engineering projects under our expanding environmental engineering practice in Southern California.

Responsibilities

• Lead, guide, direct and manage complex solid waste engineering and environmental remediation projects from inception through completion to meet technical, quality, budgetary, and scheduling requirements
• Provide expertise, technical guidance, oversight, and mentorship to project teams on environmental projects, fostering professional growth and technical excellence
• Lead the preparation of high-quality deliverables and review and analyze data throughout design, construction and operation and maintenance phases of work
• Oversee preparation of design and technical specification packages for environmental remediation and solid waste engineering projects such as soil vapor extraction systems, landfill gas collection and control systems, landfill geosynthetic capping systems, and vapor intrusion mitigation systems
• Cook with coordination with client representatives, regulatory and external stakeholders, and technical subconsultants
• Participate in request for proposal evaluation, proposal preparation, client interviews, and contract negotiations, as appropriate
• Participate in professional associations, including presenting technical papers or participating as a technical committee member
• Maintain awareness of the external competitive landscape, opportunities for expansion, customers, markets, and new industry developments and standards
• Develop and implement business development strategies to foster new business opportunities with a goal of sourcing significant revenues of $400,000 in year 1 ($200,000 from new clients and $200,000 from existing EKI clients), and growing to $750,000 to $1,000,000 within 3 years
• Ensure compliance with safety standards for Southern California
• Support finance and accounting to ensure compliance with billing and collection goals for Southern California
• Implement policies that promote company culture and vision as developed by the EKI management team
• Other duties as required

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred
• Professional Licensure: Must have Professional Civil Engineer license in the State of California or be able to obtain license within 12 months following employment
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: A minimum of twelve (12) years of experience in remediation and/or solid waste engineering projects in California
• Excellent client management skills with a proven ability to maintain long-term client relationships
• Must have record of demonstrated business development skills
• Be able to review and edit technical reports to meet scope and quality objectives, as well as client expectations
• Be able to critically review engineering design drawings and specifications and provide feedback to designers in accuracy, completeness, and appropriateness of design elements
• Be able to provide real time input to engineering teams during preparation of technical workplans, design deliverables, and construction submittals and requests for information from construction contractors
• Be able to provide senior oversight of construction quality assurance teams
• Have effective communication skills both oral and written, including ability to communicate and coordinate effectively with clients, technicians, designers, engineers, owners, and other project managers for the preparation of high-quality work products
• Have skills in quality control, planning, cost estimating, and scheduling
• Have effective mentoring skills
• Be able to assign and manage work
• OSHA HAZWOPER training preferred but not required

Competencies

• Demonstrated management skills, a strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Advanced ability to multi-task, stay organized, work independently, and collaborate with various project teams
• A strong desire to grow personally as well as professionally
• Able to develop strong relationships with clients and potential clients to position EKI to win work from these contacts
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with high-volume workload and frequent short deadlines
• Able to obtain medical clearance to work on hazardous waste site(s)
• Able to lift up to 25 lbs
• Able to work remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
• Able to communicate with others to exchange information
• Able to assess the accuracy, quality and thoroughness of the work assigned

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with high-volume workload and frequent short deadlines
• Able to obtain medical clearance to work on hazardous waste site(s)
• Able to lift up to 25 lbs
• Able to work remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
• Able to communicate with others to exchange information
• Able to assess the accuracy, quality and thoroughness of the work assigned

Compensation

The expected base salary range for this position is $180,000 - $200,000 per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including the candidate's skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus based on individual and company performance. As an employee-owned firm, EKI offers a unique company culture with a corporate commitment to maintaining a positive work/life experience. EKI provides excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits packages, including career advancement opportunities, outstanding training opportunities, incentive compensation including bonuses, retirement benefits through an Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) and 401(k) profit-sharing contributions, and group medical, vision, and dental benefits.