Environmental Scientist/Project Manager

Description Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science. Your Opportunity Stantec is looking for a candidate that is focused on personal and professional growth and the growth of Stantec. The role of Environmental Scientist / Project Manager is to support client management, project management and provide technical support within our environmental services group across multiple industries. Our environmental services group provides a wide range of professional consulting services to municipal, industrial, and commercial clients. The ideal candidate will have experience with environmental monitoring systems and regulatory compliance program support for solid waste management facilities. The position requires an independent individual with solid problem solving and communication skills. Project management experience is required. Projects may include remedial investigations and remediation for soil, groundwater, and soil vapor, various environmental compliance and permitting projects, grant program assistance, environmental cleanup, and business development. Although this position is focused within our environmental, engineering, and construction resource group, project work and business development associated with water, remediation, environment/natural resources, or other disciplines are potential opportunities for this position, pending regional workload and opportunities. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and see our employees as our greatest strength. In this role you can grow alongside the best in the industry to enrich your career path by making a positive impact. Your Key Responsibilities Project management responsibilities will include developing proposals; managing project budgets and schedules; coordinating with clients, stakeholders, regulatory agencies, and internal project staff; and performing and overseeing project technical work. Participate in proposal development, technical conference presentations, and support with general marketing and business development activities. Coordinate and assist with scoping and scheduling field investigations, routine sampling and reporting activities, and construction monitoring / observation work. Support project delivery including providing technical input and QC review of projects and reports. Provide management, guidance, training, and oversight of field staff and contractors. Manage data, QA/QC, interpretation, evaluation/comparison to applicable State environmental regulatory standards. Collect, and interpret data, conduct analyses, and compare findings to relevant studies and local, state and federal regulations to ensure compliance. Compiling, evaluating, analyzing, and presenting/reporting subsurface investigation data. Prepare technical correspondence, technical reports, work plans, investigation and cleanup grant applications, and project specifications including cost estimates and budgets. Coordinate and manage multiple projects and interface with clients, government agencies and other Stantec offices. General understanding of engineering plans and specifications. Contributing to design and optimization of environmental remediation systems and strategies. Preparation of health & safety plans, work plans, reports, and other technical documents. Review, communicate, and manage the project health and safety plan so that project personnel, client and subcontractors are aware of risks and hazards, and incidents are prevented. Coordination and oversight of subcontractors, including health and safety management. Fieldwork, site visits, including local travel, and some regional travel, when necessary (10-15%). Qualifications Your Capabilities and Credentials Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently or as part of a team. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies. Effective verbal and written communication skills, with both clients and project team members. Strong organization and time management skills. Strong interpersonal skills and professionalism. Ability to manage multiple projects at once and meet strict project deadlines. Ability to travel regionally and locally as required for proposal and project needs (up to 10-15%). May be required to complete a client required drug screen. Valid US driver’s license and an acceptable driving record. Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science or Science related field. Professional Geologist (PG) License preferred but not required. Experience with environmental monitoring systems and regulatory compliance program support for solid waste management facilities, highly preferred. Minimum of six (6) years of previous experience in a consulting environment. Preferably three (3) years of project management experience coordinating and managing tasks and projects and interacting with clients and environmental regulatory agency contacts. Position will primarily work in an office setting but will require some field work and field site visits. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Extended hours and schedules may be necessary to fit project demands. This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Other duties, obligations, and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice. Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best. #J-18808-Ljbffr