Project Manager

APTIM•New Orleans, LA

8h•$100,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

APTIM is seeking a full time Project Manager for our Louisiana region with experience in the development, implementation, and management, of environmental site investigations and remedial actions at retail petroleum facilities and U.S. EPA Brownfields Program. The successful candidate will possess at least six to eight years’ experience participating in various scopes associated with environmental site assessment, monitoring, and technical report preparation, demonstrate a willingness to contribute to a collaborative team environment. Experience may include but is not limited to: Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) Underground Storage Tank Closure Assessment Regulations, working knowledge of the Louisiana Motor Fuels Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund, Louisiana Brownfield program, Bid preparation for installation of environmental soil borings and monitoring wells, analysis of soil and groundwater samples laboratory results for recommending path forward, working knowledge of Federal, and other State, and local environmental regulations and programs. This position requires the ability to solicit contractor bids, schedule and guide field staff, prepare work orders and proposals, desktop analysis and reporting, and application of knowledge and skills to a wide range of standard and nonstandard situations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Engineering/Science, Biology, Hydrology, or related field required.
Specialty in Hazardous Material Cleanup and removal/Site Remediation.
Must have 6 to 8 years of applicable experience.
Must have a valid Driver’s License.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.
Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Listens and communicates technical subjects to both technical and nontechnical audiences, flexes style to suit the needs of the audience.
Foster a spirit of teamwork and unity among department members that allows for disagreement over ideas, conflict and expeditious conflict resolution, and the appreciation of diversity as well as cohesiveness, support, and working effectively together to enable each employee and the department to succeed. Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather.
Experience working in Louisiana geologic environments.

Nice To Haves

Professional Geologist/Engineering License in the state of Louisiana preferred but not required.
Current HAZWOPER certification preferred.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, scientific computer programs, and groundwater modeling preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides technical support to clients in a variety of work scopes including but not limited to: environmental site characterization, monitoring, permitting, regulatory reporting, Phase I and Phase II due diligence, and residential and commercial construction.
Develop project plans, including scope, timeline, budget, and resource allocation.
Define project objectives, deliverables, and success criteria through coordination and collaboration with stakeholders to ensure project goals are met.
Monitor project progress and identify any risks or issues that may impact timelines or deliverables.
Assist in application for inclusion on the Louisiana UST Response Action Contractors (RAC) list.
Assist in the preparation of bids and proposals for new environmental projects solicitation in Louisiana.
Implement effective project management methodologies and best practices.
Manage project documentation, including requirements, specifications, and change order requests.
Provide leadership and guidance to project team members.
Supervises daily activities of project personnel including technical and administrative support and ensures that deliverables are produced on schedule and within budget.
Adheres to established health and safety policies and procedures and executes work in a safe and conscientious manner.
Manage Petroleum Storage Tank Closure Assessments and Phase II Environmental Site Investigations in accordance with ASTM Standards, State and Local standards, and client requirements.
Supports environmental permitting and permit compliance projects.
Represents the company to clients and maintains client relationships.
Drafts technical documents for regulatory agencies and private clients.
Understands technical concepts, evaluation results, plans, reports, and ensures conformance to applicable technical standards as well as company policies and procedures.
Manages own schedule and balances multiple priorities to meet project targets and deadlines.
Understands relationships between work processes and the business
Utilizes best practices and knowledge of internal and external business systems to improve products or services as a collaborative member of the APTIM team.