Senior Project Manager - Remediation

Environmental Works • Kansas City, MO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

EWI is seeking a Senior Project Manager for its remediation department in Kansas City, Missouri. EWI is an environmental consulting and industrial services company serving clients nationwide through 10 locations. The role manages remediation projects from initial scoping and budgeting through work planning, field oversight, reporting, client and regulator communication, and project closure. The Senior Project Manager also sources opportunities, prepares proposals and cost estimates, leads field activities with junior scientists and technicians, and coordinates investigation and remediation work with EWI staff and governmental and regulatory organizations.

The position requires knowledge of environmental regulations and the ability to manage environmental sampling, scientific instruments, project documentation, and interpretation of environmental and laboratory data. The employee works in a professional office and periodically in the field, where site visits may involve exposure to dust, fumes, chemicals, hazardous materials, noise, and varying weather and temperatures. Flexible hours are encouraged, with availability required during core hours of 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.

Requirements

• At least four years of field experience.
• At least six years of experience in risk-based corrective action (RBCA) for petroleum storage tanks and voluntary cleanup programs in Missouri and Kansas.
• At least eight years of project management experience.
• At least eight years of experience in environmental site investigation, risk assessment, and remediation.
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, geology, engineering, or another scientific discipline.
• Experience coordinating and executing sampling of soil, soil gas, sediment, groundwater, surface water, and indoor air.
• Ability to evaluate and interpret environmental and laboratory analytical data, geologic data, and hydrological data, and clearly convey conclusions and recommendations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Effective oral and written communication skills and ability to work with people with varied personalities and communication styles.
• Ability to read and interpret work plans, maps, designs, and construction documents.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, time-management, and change-management abilities; attention to detail and flexibility in a dynamic work environment.
• Reliable, professional, resourceful, engaged, and curious, with a desire to learn and succeed.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Experience with Illinois petroleum storage tanks, the Site Remediation Program (SRP), and Tiered Approach to Corrective Action Objectives (TACO).
• Professional licensure or certification, such as Professional Geologist, Professional Engineer, or Certified Hazardous Materials Manager.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from initial scoping and budget development through work plan development, field oversight, reporting, client and regulator communication, and project closure.
• Source opportunities and prepare proposals and cost estimates.
• Complete paperwork documenting field activities.
• Lead field activities involving junior scientists and technicians.
• Manage samples, paperwork, and the responsible use of scientific instruments.
• Apply standard practices and techniques, adjust and correlate data, recognize discrepancies in results, and follow detailed processes through completion.
• Plan, direct, and oversee investigation and remediation activities with support from EWI staff.
• Request information from and work with governmental and regulatory organizations.
• Prepare clear, concise reports with tabular, numerical, and graphical presentation and analysis of environmental data.
• Interact professionally with coworkers, clients, vendors, the general public, and other business contacts.

Benefits

• Health insurance plans, including a 3200 deductible plan with a Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match.
• Voluntary accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, life, and AD&D coverage.
• Company-paid short-term disability and long-term disability.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Prescription drug, surgery and imaging, CancerCare, and care navigation cost-savings programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Career and personal development resources and training.
• Boot reimbursement.
• Apparel reimbursement.
• Gym membership reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior