Remediation Project Manager

Stantec•Farmington Hills, MI

17d

About The Position

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve. Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment. Your Opportunity Join Stantec’s team in Farmington Hills, MI as an environmental project manager supporting complex environmental consulting projects focusing on site characterization, remediation, and brownfield revitalization for key clients. Projects will include implementing environmental site assessments (soil, sediment, and groundwater); remediation; spill response; and vapor intrusion investigations in a variety of client service areas throughout the Midwest. The position requires an independent individual with solid problem solving and communication skills, and environmental remediation experience. Project management experience and professional licensure (e.g. PE, PG) are preferred. A strong interest in community revitalization and the ability to identify and address barriers to bringing vacant and underutilized properties (brownfields) back into healthy and productive use is also preferred. Our environmental professionals strive to serve our clients, understand their needs, and provide innovative and effective solutions. We succeed through the dedication of diverse, inclusive, and talented teams who collaborate and create the opportunity to work in more communities, for more clients in an ever-expanding range of services and geographies. Our success is marked by the union of client satisfaction and environmental stewardship. Stantec offers competitive pay, full-benefits, and see our employees as our greatest strength. In this role you can grow alongside the best in the industry to enrich your career path by making a positive impact.

Requirements

Strong technical aptitude and technical/grant writing ability
Excellent organizational, communications, and problem-solving skills (able to communicate solutions in writing, verbally and graphically)
Ability to prioritize work and make responsible decisions.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies.
Ability to manage multiple projects at once and meet strict project deadlines.
Ability to travel regionally and locally as required for proposal and project needs (up to 30%).
Ability to pass a background security check and drug screen.
Valid US driver’s license and good driving record.
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Geology, Environmental Science, or Engineering or related field of study
10-12 years of experience, predominantly in environmental remediation
Prior experience in environmental consulting required.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP), Professional Engineering (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) License preferred a plus but not required.
40-hour HAZWOPER training preferred
USEPA Brownfields experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist Stantec’s National Asset Transformation and Brownfields team with grant writing and implementation.
Perform remedial activities at affected facilities, properties, or sites addressing chemical impacts in air, surface water, soil, soil vapor, groundwater, and/or sediment.
Managing or overseeing personnel conducting due diligence, Phase I ESAs or other environmental projects.
Conduct intrusive site investigations, Phase II ESAs, facility investigations, and remedial investigations of vapor, surface water, soil, groundwater, and/or sediment to determine the presence or absence, nature, and extent of constituents of concern.
Collect, and interpret data, conduct analyses, and compare findings to relevant studies and local, state and federal regulations to confirm compliance.
Compiling, evaluating, analyzing, and presenting/reporting subsurface investigation data and preparing technical reports.
Contribute to design and optimization of environmental remediation systems and strategies.
Maintain stakeholder relationships with direct communication with clients and regulators and respond to comments and problems as quickly as possible.
Collaborate with other scientific and engineering professionals within the practice.
Coordinate each project with the client and government agencies as necessary.
Mentor and provide direct hands-on assistance when teaching new environmental analyses, oral and writing skills to environmental specialists and staff scientists.
Stay current with environmental procedures, statutes, rules, guidance and policies.
Preparation of health & safety plans, work plans, reports, and other technical documents.
Coordination and oversight of subcontractors, including health and safety management.
Project management responsibilities may include developing proposals; managing project budgets and schedules; coordinating with clients, stakeholders, regulatory agencies, and internal project staff; and performing and overseeing project technical work.
Mentoring and/or supervising team members (e.g. engineer or geologists in training).
Travel may be required for the purpose of overseeing field crews, participating in off-site meetings, or training.