Remediation Project Manager

FMC Corporation•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

The Remediation Project Manager is part of FMC’s Corporate Environmental Remediation group and leads diverse teams through all phases of remediation projects at assigned sites. The role directs and supports remediation and construction work, developing and implementing safe, budget-conscious remedial strategies. The position reports to the Remediation Portfolio Manager. The manager coordinates with regulatory agencies, internal stakeholders, consultants, laboratories, and contractors; oversees project scope, schedules, financial controls, and field execution; and communicates project status, strategies, costs, progress, and issues to partners, including senior leadership. Occasional travel to project sites is required to oversee remedial construction and attend regulatory and stakeholder meetings.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, natural science, or a related field.
At least 6 years of environmental remediation and project management experience.
At least 3 years of experience working with federal or state environmental agencies on remediation issues.
Sound understanding of USEPA and state agency policies and procedures, patterns of agency action and non-action, and typical responses.
Experience working with regulatory agencies.
Experience overseeing safety, technical, organizational management, and financial aspects of multiple simultaneous environmental projects.
Experience analyzing project requirements with important partners, evaluating feasibility, and developing implementation strategies.
Skill coordinating and overseeing safe field execution, construction, decontamination, and demolition activities.
Experience managing projects and developing project plans and schedules to implement and track project status.
Knowledge of environmental reserves and requirements imposed by government agencies.
Practical judgment and ability to make data-driven decisions within defined processes.
Proficiency with common computer software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Previous work experience in an industrial corporate environmental setting and/or working in a facility.
Experience managing projects preferably exceeding $5 million annually.
Proficiency with SAP.
Technical knowledge and experience in complex environmental, occupational health, or worker safety subject areas in a manufacturing environment.
Direct management of environmental, health, and safety requirements, such as permit acquisition and compliance auditing.
Experience managing capital projects.
Experience with USEPA RCRA and CERCLA remediation programs.
Professional licensure or certifications such as Professional Engineer (P.E.), Professional Geologist (P.G.), Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP), Project Management Professional (PMP), or similar credentials.
Advanced degree in environmental engineering, geology, environmental science, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement remedial strategies for assigned remediation sites safely and within budget.
Manage projects to FMC safety standards and promote FMC’s safety culture at all sites.
Select, manage, and deploy teams of specialists to direct all phases of site remediation, including field execution, construction, decontamination, and demolition.
Estimate annual project spending, meet budgets, prepare spending authorization documents, manage cost controls, and develop monthly budget forecasts.
Negotiate with governmental authorities regarding project scope, remediation alternatives, and FMC’s level of involvement at assigned sites.
Retain and manage environmental consultants, laboratories, and remedial contractors.
Prepare and present project status, strategies, costs, progress, and new issues to partners, including senior leadership.
Communicate with management, department members, FMC stakeholders—including legal, procurement, finance, and sustainability—and outside contractors about project status and other matters.
Review and edit reports, correspondence, field records, and other project documentation for accuracy, style, and content.
Identify new issues and trends in remediation work and communicate relevant matters to the appropriate audience.
Occasionally travel to project sites to oversee remedial construction and participate in regulatory and stakeholder meetings.