Environmental Project Manager (Noise)

DFW International Airport•Grapevine, TX

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Environmental Project Manager interfaces daily with the Program Manager to plan, manage, and implement airport activities subject to environmental laws and regulations. The role supports the Program Manager in carrying out Environmental Affairs’ stakeholder responsibilities under DFW’s Sustainability Policy and implementing the airport’s Environmental Management System and Environmental Policy, as well as Best Management and Good Housekeeping Practices. The position may manage contractors, consultants, and multidisciplinary in-house staff, and coordinates with tenant airlines, businesses, and governmental and other agencies. The manager develops and maintains schedules and budgets for assigned airport environmental and development projects, including planning, resource management, and operational implementation. The position also provides project documentation, quality control, and scheduling needed to administer and execute projects, including capital funding documents, Official Board Actions, and Work Authorizations. The position is primarily based in an office, with frequent site visits and occasional outdoor work in inclement weather. It involves operating environmental testing and remediation equipment, driving on and off airport property—including in the Airfield Operations Area—and accessing construction sites in progress. The role is designated safety-sensitive and essential, and requires obtaining and maintaining a SIDA Airport Identification/Access Badge and completing specified training.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in physical or life sciences, environmental science, engineering, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
Three years of professional experience in environmental operations, environmental analysis, or environmental program administration.
Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for the stated education and experience.
Valid Class C driver’s license.
Obtain any state- or federally required licenses and certifications within the timeframe specified by the department.
Obtain a SIDA Airport Identification/Access Badge within 30 days of employment and maintain qualification upon badge renewal.
Pass a pre-employment drug screening and submit to random drug screening during employment in this safety-sensitive position.
Fulfill training requirements under Title 14 CFR Part 139 and Administrative Policy AO.014.01 for Ground Vehicle Driver Training for Air Operations Area.
Knowledge of principles and practices applied in environmental and/or civil engineering, planning, design, construction, and maintenance of airport-related facilities.
Knowledge of project management principles and practices.
Ability to read and interpret environmental readings and governmental documents.
Ability to coordinate and oversee professional and technical personnel, contractors, and consultants, and assess their work.
Ability to detect and correct plan issues, variances, and problems using standard change management practices.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to establish and maintain effective customer service and stakeholder relationships inside and outside the organization.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing.
Ability to articulate and manage complex environmental, project, and/or construction issues and schedules.

Nice To Haves

Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP), Corrective Action Project Manager (CAPM), or Registered Environmental Manager (REM).

Responsibilities

Receive, coordinate, and implement environmental and/or development projects assigned by the Environmental Affairs Department Program Manager.
Oversee internal staff and consultants in project planning, needs analysis, management, and scheduling in accordance with airport and environmental affairs criteria and codes; report concerns to the Program Manager.
Drive in the Airfield Operations Area and access construction in progress.
Develop project task lists that define scope, budgets, and schedules for each task.
Assist with contractual scopes of work, contractual provisions, Official Board Actions, and other procurement documentation for retaining consultants and contractors.
Serve as the airport contact for contractors and consultants within the assigned area and provide quality assurance and quality control for their work.
Develop environmental emergency contingency and response plans, review staff responses, revise procedures based on performance, and improve emergency response performance.
Respond to environmental emergencies and work with state and federal agencies; deploy booms, absorbent materials, and neutralizing agents.
Design and participate in field investigations of airport activities affecting the environment; oversee Environmental Analysts and external consultants or contractors; and participate in soil, water, air, and waste testing and sampling.
Research, review, and interpret environmental laws, rules, and regulations; help develop compliant programs and procedures and support other departments in understanding and meeting requirements.
Assist in selecting and leading project teams, provide daily guidance, and ensure the accuracy and quality of technical work and written deliverables submitted to clients.
Assist with proposals, review requirements and contractual agreements, and provide presentations to clients and regulatory agencies.
Review and resolve environmental compliance conflicts involving work orders, construction applications, lease agreements, and permits; authorize work orders when needed to protect the environment or comply with requirements.
Manage project quality control, cost containment, timeliness, and environmental compliance by task and project.
Identify environmental concerns and develop timely solutions for the Program Manager.
Monitor project budgets, estimates, schedules, status, performance, and variances; report and coordinate changes and approvals with the Program Manager.
Interact with airlines, airport tenants, the FAA, city, state, and federal agencies, and other public agencies or interested parties.
Update environmental data management and reporting systems; interact with regulatory agencies on compliance matters; and coordinate work with airport staff, clients, contractors, and consultants.
Research and communicate environmental best practices and current or changing regulatory requirements.
Develop, maintain, and implement environmental procedures with the required approvals.
Assist with development and delivery of project management training.
Develop project plans with a 3–6-month outlook.