Due Diligence Project Manager

We are currently hiring a Due Diligence Project Manager to work in the Environmental Division’s Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) and Construction Risk Services Due Diligence Program in LaBella’s Eastern New York Region. LaBella’s growing Environmental and Construction Risk Due Diligence Program is one of the largest and most established in Upstate New York and is quickly expanding into other geographies throughout the eastern United States. LaBella’s due diligence practice services a wide variety of clients consisting of municipalities, developers, attorneys, and financial institutions, each requiring client-centric, and sometimes creative solutions. The size, expected growth, and geographies serviced by LaBella’s Environmental and Construction Risk Due Diligence Program creates a unique and exciting opportunity for the professional growth of the right candidate while working with some of the region’s most experienced environmental professionals within the environmental due diligence/environmental consulting industry.

A successful Due Diligence Project Manager will perform business development throughout the region to various client types to expand LaBella’s due diligence client base while also performing limited field work and technical aspects related to the completion of due diligence reports. The candidate should have experience in the completion of environmental due diligence reports including Phase Is, Transaction Screens, and Records Search with Risk Assessments (RSRAs) and construction-related products including Property Condition Assessments and Construction Monitoring/Draw Reports.

Duties

• Targeted business development activities to expand LaBella’s client-base throughout the region with a focus on financial institutions, developers, and attorneys.

• Regular attendance of networking events, some of which may be after regular business hours.

• Travel throughout the region including periodic overnight stays for networking events, conferences, and fieldwork.

• Prepare proposals and budgets for due diligence projects throughout the region.

• Provide Project Management for engaged environmental and construction-related due diligence reports, including tracking and maintaining project and deliverable schedules, ensuring client-specific requirements are met, and reviewing/approving project invoicing.

• Completion of technical aspects and reporting for due diligence reports, including the completion of site visits, historical and regulatory research, and report preparation, as necessary.

• Perform technical quality control review of some due diligence reports.

• Assist the Phase I ESA and Property and Construction Risk Services Management Team in mentoring junior staff.

Salary Range: $75,000 - $85,000

The specific salary offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location.

Requirements

• BS or BA in an environmental discipline required.

• At least 5 to 8 years of experience with Phase I ESAs, Transaction Screens, and RSRAs, along with experience completing construction-related due diligence projects including property condition assessments and Environmental Professional required. Phase II ESA and remediation experience a plus.

• Ability to review, edit, and provide QA/QC for environmental and/or construction-related due diligence reports.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced professional environment.

• Detailed knowledge and understanding of applicable ASTM standards (E1527, E2247, E1528, E2018)

• Ability and interest in working with commercial lenders, developers, and legal clients.

• Exceptional technical writing skills

• Ability to cultivate strong relationships within the team

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Experience with Deltek and report writing software (Quire) a plus.

• Familiarity with state and federal environmental regulations is desirable.

Benefits

Body, mind, and wallet—LaBella’s benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below.

• Flexible Work Schedule
• Health/Dental Insurance
• 401k Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Leadership Development Program
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• Wellness Program
• Team Building Events
• Community Service Events

LaBella is committed to facilitating a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion are respected, valued, and celebrated by implementing thoughtful, practical, and innovative strategies that support our employees and serve the communities in which we reside. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.

LaBella Associates does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting professionals or agencies, nor do we accept resumes from any source that does not reference a specific, open position. LaBella Associates will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resume submitted by recruiting professionals or agencies that do not have a current placement fee agreement with LaBella Associates. All initial communication with recruiting professionals or agencies must go through human resources.