Assistant EHS Project Manager

Terracon•North Charleston, SC

About The Position

Manage and execute environmental compliance projects under direct supervision, ensuring work is completed on time, within contracted scope, and within approved budget. The position may involve environmental regulatory compliance assessments, engineering analysis, air-permitting calculations and applications, and preparation and review of related reports and deliverables. The role also prepares proposals, monitors project progress and performance, estimates costs and resources, schedules work, allocates resources, and coordinates project staff. The Assistant EHS Project Manager communicates project status to teams and clients, submits deliverables according to contract schedules, and may communicate directly with clients to ensure work products meet their expectations. The position coordinates with APRs so they can engage throughout projects, especially at critical junctures, and may be involved in invoice approvals, change orders, and collections. The role promotes project safety, risk awareness, and consistent quality standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline practiced by the firm, such as Engineering, Environmental Science, or Geology.
Minimum of 6 years of related experience.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable violation history.

Responsibilities

Manage and execute environmental compliance projects under direct supervision, making recommendations on complex regulatory projects.
Prepare proposals and reports and outline assessments for approval by senior-level professionals.
Identify, resolve, or escalate problems and minimize project delays.
Analyze project requirements, perform calculations, write reports, and complete project deliverables.
Estimate the costs, resources, and time needed for assigned project phases; monitor activities, allocate resources, and assign tasks to meet targets.
Conduct project meetings and prepare regular reports communicating project status within and beyond the project team.
Set priorities, assign tasks, and coordinate project staff to meet project targets and milestones.
Submit project deliverables to clients according to contract scope and schedule.
Deliver work within the approved budget.
Coordinate with APRs to ensure appropriate project staffing and sufficient time for reviews at critical junctures.
Understand project-related risks, potential problems, and company risk policies, and help protect the company.
Lead safety efforts for the team, ensure safety rules and guidelines are followed, model a safe work environment, and promote pre-task planning.
Promote continuous quality improvement and monitor project quality standards and practices.
Provide consistent quality standards for project and proposal delivery and engage APRs at project onset.