Environmental Task Manager

Arcadis•Houston, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Arcadis is hiring a project-level Environmental Task Manager in Houston, Texas. The role is suited to a geologist, environmental scientist, civil engineer, or environmental engineer interested in career growth in environmental consulting. The Task Manager works alongside project managers on environmental investigation, remediation, and permitting projects, leading day-to-day activities of junior staff, coordinating task resources, and working with clients. The role includes seeking guidance from senior technical staff and project managers and participating in field activities as needed. It offers a path toward a Project Management role. Approximately 50% of the work may be field-based. Site visits may involve drilling and sample collection, client meetings, planning, safety audits, or overseeing project implementation, depending on staffing needs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
At least 9 years of relevant experience in the engineering consulting industry.
40-hour OSHA certification.
Demonstrated proficiency developing and writing client deliverables.
Demonstrated experience working with teams and directing or mentoring junior staff.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
P.E. or P.G. license.

Responsibilities

Assist project managers with planning environmental investigations and remediation tasks.
Evaluate data to support conceptual site models, develop phased and adaptive investigation strategies, and modify and optimize post-remedy long-term monitoring programs.
Participate in and lead tasks developing CERCLA Remedial Investigations, Feasibility Studies, APARs, Proposed Plans, Records of Decisions, and Remedial Designs, or their RCRA or State equivalents.
Coordinate teams producing figures, managing data, preparing work plans, and developing other supporting documents.
Develop and write client deliverables, including reports, studies, and other documentation.
Work with teams and direct or mentor junior staff.
Address client and regulatory comments on deliverables and, with the project manager, drive comment-resolution strategy.
Monitor project finances daily and report budget status to the project manager.
Prepare cost estimates for project budgets and evaluate subcontractor proposals.
Prepare subcontracts and coordinate subcontractor schedules, compliance, logistics, health, and safety.
Participate in field activities as needed, including site visits for drilling, sample collection, meetings, planning, safety audits, and project oversight.