Managing Consultant, Project Manager Geologist, Engineer or Hydrogeologist (Senior Level)

Overview

ERM is looking for a motivated, hands-on Managing Consultant, Project Manager Geologist, Engineer or Hydrogeologist (Senior Level) to join our Liability Portfolio Management & Remediation team in Indiana . Working under the direction of senior directors and Partners, the successful candidate will work on and manage a variety of site investigation and remediation projects under CERCLA, RCRA and state programs, as well in other US locations. You will have the opportunity to work with technical experts on these projects and learn how to implement innovative and sustainable site investigation and remediation technologies. As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for safely performing project work, supervising and mentoring junior staff, branding ERM in the marketplace through technical presentations and papers, working with ERM Partners to grow client relationships and develop new opportunities with those clients, and preparing winning proposals. Your experience at ERM will enable you to develop your career along with your leadership, client relationship building, and technical consulting skills. Ultimately, you will be able to support the growth of our business by delivering exceptional value to clients across multiple industry sectors.

Responsibilities

• Perform and coordinate project work involving site investigation, utility location and clearance, risk assessment oversight and remediation of soil, groundwater, and sediments with moderate to complex technical/regulatory issues with manufacturing, power, chemical, oil & gas, and technology sector clients.
• Plan and coordinate field work including sampling, drilling, well installation, soil, groundwater and LNAPL/DNAPL assessment; vapor intrusion assessment; and high-resolution site characterization (e.g., passive soil gas surveys, MIP, Waterloo Profiler), and remedial construction and O&M.
• Plan, install, and implement vapor intrusion investigations and remediation efforts in both commercial/industrial spaces and residential locations.
• Review and interpret environmental data; evaluate quality assurance/quality control data; develop conceptual site models; identify data gaps; prepare or peer review a variety of work plans and reports; and develop scopes of work, schedules, costs and health and safety plans for projects under RCRA, CERCLA and other state programs.
• Support internal and external projects utilizing new technologies to improve efficiency, quality and achieve project objectives, including electronic field data collection, management, and reporting.
• Evaluate remedial alternatives and assist clients in developing cost-effective closure strategies and negotiating them with regulatory agencies.
• Design, bench-scale testing and pilot testing remedies for contaminated soil, groundwater and sediments using traditional and/or innovative and emerging remediation technologies, and monitoring and optimizing their performance so that our clients get the most value out of their expenditure.
• Appropriately delegate assignments to project team members and mentor junior staff and pull in technical experts to assist so that ERM can bring the most value to our clients.
• Prepare proposals and participate in business development with existing clients and identified leads. Maintain and grow client relationships to generate repeat business.
• Build strong collaborative relationships with ERM employees, clients, and subcontractors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, geology, or a closely related discipline.
• For engineers and geologists, having a PE or PG in Indiana, or a state with reciprocity is desired. Alternatively, the candidate should be able to obtain a PE or PG in the near future. Or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years (7-12 years preferred) of experience, with progressive project management and technical experience for moderate to complex site investigation/remediation projects under CERCLA, RCRA and state programs.
• Effective written/verbal communication and organization/analytical skills, working in a team environment.
• Environmental field work experience and 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification.
• Strong commitment to safety, including following established Health and Safety protocols.
• Driver's License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area.
• Ability to multi-task, maintain flexibility, travel, and work independently with minimal supervision.

ERM is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.