Environmental Geoscience - Compliance Project Manager

Freese and Nichols • Oklahoma City, OK

8h • Hybrid

About The Position

Freese and Nichols is seeking an Environmental Geoscience - Compliance Project Manager to join our Environmental team in Oklahoma City or Tulsa, Oklahoma. As a Project Manager, you will lead environmental projects involving water quality, stormwater compliance, environmental site assessments and geoscience services. You'll serve as a technical advisor, guide multidisciplinary project teams and develop practical solutions for federal, state, local government and private sector clients throughout Oklahoma, Texas and the U.S. Gulf Coast. You'll have opportunities to strengthen long-term client relationships, mentor environmental professionals and advance technical approaches that support healthy, resilient communities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, biology, geology, urban planning, GIS, archaeology or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 8+ years of relevant environmental experience
• Experience conducting and leading environmental investigations, analyzing technical data, preparing and reviewing environmental reports, and presenting technical findings and recommendations
• Experience coordinating projects, working with multidisciplinary teams, communicating with clients and regulatory agencies, and providing technical guidance to project staff
• Proficiency with field data collection and mapping tools, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning System (GPS) technology
• Ability to travel to project sites and perform fieldwork that may involve inclement weather, strenuous conditions and lifting more than 50 pounds

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in environmental science, geology, biology or a related field
• Professional certification or licensure in an appropriate environmental or geoscience discipline
• Experience with Clean Water Act regulatory programs, NPDES permitting, Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) requirements, MS4 program administration, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) development and compliance reporting
• Experience with Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, EPA Brownfields projects, Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality risk-based corrective action requirements, Oklahoma Corporation Commission petroleum storage tank processes or related professional certification
• Experience with surface water quality standards, Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs), environmental monitoring, soil boring and monitoring well investigations, best management practices (BMPs), corrective actions and technical quality reviews

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of environmental projects, managing project teams, technical deliverables, schedules, budgets and resources while maintaining strong client relationships
• Provide technical leadership and apply your expertise in one or more of the following areas: Water Quality Services: Environmental water quality and stormwater compliance with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) regulations, including municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4), construction and industrial programs; Geoscience Services: Environmental site assessments, subsurface investigations and risk-based environmental cleanups
• Lead complex environmental studies and investigations, evaluate data from multiple sources, develop technical reports and present findings and recommendations to clients, regulatory agencies and stakeholders
• Guide environmental permitting and regulatory compliance activities, including evaluating applicable regulations, addressing compliance issues and recommending appropriate solutions and corrective actions
• Lead quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) reviews of environmental reports, technical analyses and project deliverables to maintain consistency with established technical standards and procedures
• Direct and mentor multidisciplinary project teams, coordinate assignments, support staff development and oversee subcontractors performing field investigations, sampling and related technical activities
• Build and maintain client relationships through responsive communication, technical guidance and project coordination while collaborating with engineering teams, regulatory agencies and other stakeholders
• Lead the development of scopes of work, fee estimates, proposals and statements of qualifications while identifying opportunities to improve environmental processes, technical methods and project delivery

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid overtime for salaried employees
• Annual bonus
• Access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior