Environmental Program Manager

BB&E is an employee-owned full service civil and environmental engineering and consulting firm, headquartered in Northville, Michigan, which services both the Federal and Industrial sectors throughout the United States. BB&E team members provide Environmental Consulting, Facilities Engineering and Program/Project Management Services to Federal and private sectors.

Position Summary

BB&E is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Environmental Program Manager  for on-site support to provide the planning, coordination, technical direction, and surveillance of the program team located in Cleveland, Ohio, with a secondary facility in Sandusky, Ohio. The on-site program manager must have at least 3 years’ Environmental Program Management Experience, including indirect services procurement (i.e. management of subcontracts); be a subject matter expert in at least one compliance media (e.g. water, air, tanks, waste); and have multi-media environmental experience with federal and state regulatory compliance and in risk assessments.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure environmental technical expertise and support services are obtained, directed, and managed successfully to complete the PWS and prepare all deliverables and Contract Data List Requirements (CDRLs) for Environmental Compliance program at NASA Glenn Research Center
• Manage all project elements including NESS staff, internal project teams, multiple subcontractors, vendors, and relationships with NASA and regulatory personnel in accordance with PWS requirements and BB&E standard operating procedures.
• Organize and execute project work including the appropriate delegation.
• Lead project teams in a focused collaborative effort through successful execution of project requirements. Demonstrate subject matter expert skill sets to support private and government sectors.
• Lead, mentor, and train junior staff, provide direction, vision, and strategy for the company and the project.
• Provide overall management and administrative functions to ensure that the team are available, and resources allocated and that the PWS tasks and deliverables meet performance requirements. The Team Lead shall ensure that all labor, services, and materials necessary for program management, business management and associated services to meet the PWS are successfully delivered.
• Process the payments of Permits/Fees related to the work on this contract.
• Utilize NASA furnished databases or other NASA-authorized software.
• Notify, document, and obtain concurrence of the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and approval of the Contracting Officer (CO) for all deviations, waivers and non-compliance to the requirements specified in this PWS.
• Maintain a comprehensive Safety and Health Plan.
• Complete and deliver a monthly technical report covering all CLINs on the contract no later than five business days after the end of the month.
• Track and report all workplace-related injuries, property damage, and near misses. Aggregate for all contract personnel and submit a Contractor Monthly Accident Report

Requirements

Key Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Ability to successfully pass a federal agency background check is required

• Must be adept at problem-solving, including being able to identify issues and develop solutions.
• Demonstrate exceptional program management skills and abilities.
• Ability to lead and counsel employees, able to resolve difficult or sensitive matters.
• Must be able to communicate clearly, both written and orally.
• Must be able to effectively read and interpret information, present numerical data and skillfully gather and analyze information.
• Must be able to prioritize assignments to use time efficiently.
• Must be dependable, able to follow instructions, and be responsive to management direction.
• Knowledge and experience of Federal Environmental laws and regulations.

• Strong Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Software: Proficiency using MS Office software including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is required.
• Self-Starter: Highly motivated, with the ability to solve problems and function as a member of a team.

Experience & Education

• Experience: A minimum of at least three (3) years’ management experience in Environmental Program Management Experience, including indirect services procurement (i.e. management of subcontracts); be a subject matter expert in at least one compliance media (e.g. water, air, tanks, waste); and have multi-media environmental experience with federal and state regulatory compliance and in risk assessments is required.
• Education: A Bachelor of Science (BS) degree or higher in environmental science/engineering in a related field is required, and a Master’s Degree is desirable.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to walk, sit, and/or stand for extended periods for multiple days/weeks

Working conditions

• Able to work both indoors/outdoor (with exposure to the elements)
• Able to walk/climb/knee/crouch and reach
• Able to work on rough terrain when necessary
• Able to work in confined spaces and/or heights
• Able to wear the required PPE, minimally wear gloves, a hard hat, a respirator, and steel-toe boots that may be in combination with protective clothing/suits, a respirator, and/or a fall restraint/recovery harness

Benefits

Compensation, Benefits & Perks

• Competitive compensation packages
• Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan – BB&E is 100% employee-owned!
• Discretionary bonus
• *Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with health care concierge
• *Employer provided Short-Term & Long-Term disability
• *Employer provided Life insurance
• *Employee options for supplemental life, supplemental accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and Identity theft protection benefits
• *Generous PTO plus 11 paid holidays
• Traditional & Roth 401(k) options with fully vested employer match
• Tuition reimbursement & professional development
• Employee referral program
• Employee discounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet insurance discount

*Applies only to full-time employees

BB&E is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

BB&E supports pay transparency and is committed to equitable and competitive compensation practices. Compensation for this role will be determined based on several factors, including job responsibilities, relevant experience, education, certifications, technical skills, security clearance status, geographic location, market conditions, internal equity, and contract-specific requirements. Where required by law, compensation ranges will be provided to candidates during the hiring process