Associate Project Manager - Environmental Rem

WASEYABEK DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LLC•Grand Rapids, MI

About The Position

BLDI Environmental Engineering is a full-service environmental consulting firm headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Founded in 1991, BLDI continues to provide progressive, professional, and practical consulting services. We offer straight-forward, cost-effective solutions to environmental issues. BLDI is proud of our steadfast reputation for meeting or exceeding our client’s expectations, resulting in repeat projects with longstanding customers. BLDI is part of a portfolio of companies managed Waséyabek Development Company, LLC (WDC), a legal entity, created and wholly owned by the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi (NHBP), a federally recognized Indian Tribe. WDC is committed to fostering the development of a stable, diversified economy for the Band which will contribute to its long-term wealth and economic self-sufficiency while managing risk and creating quality employment opportunities. Members of NHBP or other federally-recognized tribes are encouraged to apply. The Associate Project Manager will assume the responsibility of conducting research / performing investigations for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or public health while utilizing knowledge of various scientific disciplines, may collect, synthesize, study, report, and recommend action based on data derived from measurements or observations of air, soil, water, soil vapor, and other sources. The position is located in Grand Rapids, MI.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Environmental Science, Geology, Biology, Environmental Engineering, or other related field
A minimum of three (3) years of experience in environmental consulting or related field, including managing and driving entire project life cycle, maintaining client relationships, working with a team to ensure work is executed according to environmental regulations, conducting field events (e.g., soil gas sampling, groundwater sampling, or soil sampling).
Proficiency in Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
Ability to pass an extensive background investigation, including but not limited to personal and professional financial history, nationwide criminal record search, credit check and other relevant background information deemed necessary by WDC and a pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

40-hour HAZWOPER and Asbestos inspector certification preferred but not required.
Basic knowledge of Michigan environmental regulations and due diligence preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and conduct environmental project activities both in the field and office.
Prepare permit applications.
Manage field sampling activities.
Ensure quality control of project deliverables.
Prepare technical compliance reports and regulatory plans.
Conduct site evaluations and write corresponding reports.
Interpret collected data and environmental records for reporting and proposals.
Communicate scientific or technical information to clients, the public, organizations, or internal audiences through oral briefings, written documents, workshops, conferences, training sessions, or public hearings.
Monitor effects of contamination and recommend means of prevention or control.
Collect, synthesize, analyze, manage, and report environmental data, such as soil, soil vapor, or water samples.
Review and implement environmental technical standards, guidelines, policies, and formal regulations that meet all appropriate requirements.
Provide scientific or technical guidance, support, coordination, or oversight to governmental agencies, environmental programs, industry, or the public.
Provide technical guidance and training to junior technical staff and field personnel