Senior Project Associate

Pinchin in the US•Berkley, MI

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Pinchin is seeking a Senior Project Associate to join our Economics Incentives Department (EID) team in Berkley, MI. The role reports to the Director of Operations. The Economics Incentive Department focuses on designing, evaluating, and managing financial incentives that support the organization’s strategic goals. These incentives are typically used to drive economic development, influence behavior, or support investment decisions—either internally or with external partners. Together, we create safer environments, guide responsible development, and contribute to healthier communities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Environmental Science, or related field.
Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in the duties listed above, or advanced degree.
Moderate to strong understanding of due care and additional response activities required in association with redevelopment projects.
Ability to smoothly handle client/customer interactions in a fast-paced, deadline driven, work environment.
Strong problem solving and organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage multiple projects with a keen attention to detail.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, and the ability to pass a company physical.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of Environmental Due Diligence reports, specifically Phase I ESAs and Phase II ESA/BEAs is preferred.

Responsibilities

Analysis and preparation of applications for brownfield and economic incentives for development projects primarily in Michigan, including management of Local Brownfield Plans and Act 381 Work Plans, tax abatements, State of Michigan (Michigan Economic Growth Corporation and Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy) grant and loan programs, etc.
Preparation and support in building project proformas in the state required format, incorporating the incentive programs being pursued.
Writing and managing of Federal EPA Brownfield Program Grants (i.e. Assessment, Cleanup, and Revolving Loan Funds).
Global project management and oversight of multiple projects. This includes the management of external communication with related stakeholders (clients, municipalities, quasi-governmental agencies, local community groups, etc.) as well as internal communication with project managers across multiple department service lines.
Project presentation/public speaking at virtual and in-person public meetings.
Business development activities; including representing the company at conferences, training events, or other networking functions.
Other duties as assigned.