Environmental Project Manager

Terracon•Nashville, TN

About The Position

Manage environmental projects to ensure they are safely completed on time, within scope, and within budget. Projects typically include Environmental Site Assessments; field monitoring and testing of soil, groundwater, and soil gas; and installation and sampling of groundwater monitoring wells. The Project Manager completes work according to the contracted scope, monitors progress and performance against project plans, and troubleshoots operational problems to minimize delays. The role may include resource management, project scheduling, budgets and forecasts, and coordination with external vendors, subcontractors, and contractors. The Project Manager conducts meetings and prepares status reports for project teams and clients, sets priorities, assigns tasks, and coordinates project staff. The role may also include client communication and delivering work products to the client’s satisfaction. The Project Manager coordinates with a senior reviewer throughout the project, especially at critical junctures, and may approve invoices, prepare change orders, and support collections. The position manages small- to medium-sized projects, working with clients or account managers to define scope, schedule, and budget and then designing, communicating, and implementing a project plan. It involves identifying and securing the resources needed to complete projects, which may include calculations, designs, reports, work specifications, schedules, budgets, forecasts, materials, equipment, staff, and external contractors. The Project Manager may partner with other departments or offices to obtain specialized resources and coordinates with accounting on financial management, invoicing, and collections. The Project Manager leads safety efforts, prepares and follows approved safety plans, models safe work practices, promotes pre-task planning, and ensures the team follows safety rules and guidelines. The role also includes understanding project-related risks and company risk policies, promoting continuous quality monitoring and improvement, monitoring quality standards and practices, and engaging senior reviewers from project onset to ensure appropriate oversight and review time at critical junctures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline practiced by the Firm, such as Geology, Environmental Science, or Engineering, and a minimum of 5 years of related experience; alternatively, a minimum of 9 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
A valid driver’s license with an acceptable violation history may be required.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE), Professional Geologist (PG), or similar professional registration or certification relevant to the services and projects being managed.

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of small- to medium-sized environmental projects and complete them according to contracted scope, schedule, and budget.
Work with the client or account manager to define project scope, schedule, and budget.
Design, communicate, and implement project plans; monitor progress and performance against the plan.
Lead safety efforts, prepare and follow approved safety plans, and ensure the team follows safety rules and guidelines.
Troubleshoot and resolve operational problems and take action to minimize delays.
Identify, develop, and gather project resources, including staff, materials, equipment, and external contractors; coordinate with other departments or offices for specialized resources.
Prepare or coordinate calculations, designs, reports, work specifications, project schedules, budgets, and forecasts as needed.
Conduct meetings and prepare reports communicating project status to project teams and clients.
Set priorities, assign tasks, and coordinate project staff to meet targets and milestones.
Coordinate with senior reviewers throughout the project, particularly at critical junctures, to ensure appropriate oversight and time for reviews.
Coordinate with accounting on financial management, invoicing, and collections; may approve invoices and prepare change orders.
Understand project-related risks and company risk policies, and take steps to protect the Company.
Create and model a safe work environment and promote pre-task planning for projects.
Promote continuous quality monitoring and improvement and monitor quality standards and practices.
Communicate with clients and deliver work products to their satisfaction as needed.