Environmental Project Manager

General Responsibilities Are you passionate about the environment and want to make a difference? Explore beyond the surface with Terracon. We are looking for an experienced Environmental Project Manager to join our dynamic team! The Fort Collins office is looking for qualified candidates to join our due diligence team. This position requires a mid to senior level environmental professional responsible for leading environmental projects varying in size and complexity. You’ll work closely with our dedicated team of scientists, geologists, and engineers to deliver projects in the local market. Experience identifying, evaluating, and recommending risk and remediation strategies/designs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations required. Ability to prepare applicable risk assessments and technical documents including proposals, reports and regulatory agency correspondence. Projects may include Phase I/II ESAs, tank closure assessments, limited site investigations, and brownfield projects. Manage all aspects of an environmental project to ensure that it is safely completed on time and within scope and budget. Responsible for completing the project as per its contracted scope; monitor progress and performance against the project plan. Troubleshoot and recommend or resolve operational problems and minimize delays. May be responsible for resource management, project scheduling, budgets and forecasts, and working with external vendors, subcontractors or contractors. Conduct meetings and prepares reports to communicate the status of the project to project team and client. Set priorities, assign tasks, and coordinate project staff to meet project targets and milestones. May have responsibilities to communicate with the client and deliver work products to satisfaction of client. Coordinates effort with one of Terracon’s experienced Authorized Project Reviewers (APRs) to make sure that APR has opportunity to engage throughout the project, particularly at critical junctures. Project Managers are also involved with approving invoices, preparing change orders and collections. Essential Roles and Responsibilities A strong candidate is versatile, can learn quickly and communicate well; is well organized, pays attention to detail, and enjoys working in a fast-paced team environment. Manage all aspects of a small to medium sized project. Works with client or National Account Managers (NAMs) to define project scope, schedule and budget. Design, communicate, and implement a project plan for completing the project. Leads safety efforts including preparation and compliance with approved safety plan. Take action to resolve operational problems and minimize delays. Identify, develop, and gather the resources to complete the project. This may include preparing calculations, designs, reports and work specifications; developing project schedules, budgets and forecasts; and selecting materials, equipment, project staff, and external contractors. Partner with other departments or offices to secure specialized resources for the project. Conduct meetings and prepare reports to communicate the status of the project. Set priorities, assign tasks, and coordinates project staff to meet project targets and milestones. Coordinates with APR to ensure appropriate oversight is in place and sufficient time allowed for reviews of all critical junctures. Coordinates with accounting for financial management of business intelligence, invoicing and collections. Develop understanding and be aware of project-related risk. Be familiar with what could go wrong on a project and how to protect the Company. Be familiar with company risk policies. Lead safety efforts for team and ensure team follows safety rules and guidelines. Responsible for creating and modeling a safe work environment; demonstrates safety practices. Promote pre-task planning for all projects. Promote continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Monitor quality standards and practices. Engage APRs on projects at their onset. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline practices by the Firm including Engineering, Environmental Science or Geology and a minimum of 5 years’ related experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 9 years’ related experience. OSHA 40‑hour HAZWOPER training and current refresher. Strong organizational and technical writing skills. Working knowledge of environmental regulations. A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required. Ability to travel and do work on project sites on a periodic basis. Preferred Qualifications Professional Engineer (PE), Professional Geologist (PG) or similar professional registration/certification relevant to the type of services and projects being managed. 10 years of experience in environmental consulting, specifically in conducting Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments and limited site investigation services. #J-18808-Ljbffr