Brownfield Project Manager

Stantec; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 107,100 - 160,700; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an experienced Brownfield Project Manager to lead due diligence, assessment, cleanup, and redevelopment efforts in the Great Lakes region and Midwest communities. The role focuses on State and Federal grant funded projects, with oversight of Phase I/II ESAs, remediation planning, and proposal development.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in environmental due diligence and project management, a geology/environmental science/engineering degree, and professional licensure

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in environmental due diligence, assessment, remediation, and project management.
• Strong writing and communication skills are essential.
• Experience managing state and federal funded brownfield/redevelopment projects is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental due diligence, assessment, cleanup, and brownfield redevelopment projects.
• Oversee Phase I/II ESAs, asbestos and lead-based paint sampling with guidance on scope, schedule, and budget.
• Prepare proposals and marketing materials; assist with grant applications.
• Schedule field investigations and prepare health and safety plans.
• Oversee field contractors and coordinate with laboratories; ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Project management

Technical writing

Research & analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in geology, environmental science, engineering or related field

Professional licensure PG/PE desirable

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Your Opportunity

Stantec’s thriving Great Lakes environmental services and brownfield revitalization team is looking for an experienced Brownfield Project Manager to join us. Our team is growing, and we have a need for a project manager with at least 10 years of relevant experience in the environmental field and a strong interest in environmental assessment/cleanup, community revitalization, and brownfield redevelopment. This team member will be primarily focused on due diligence and brownfield revitalization work for communities throughout the Midwest but may explore opportunities within our broader environmental services team including projects in complex assessment and remediation, resiliency, and compliance. Candidates must have a solid understanding of the environmental regulations in at least one State located in the Great Lakes region. Well-qualified candidates will have experience/familiarity with environmental regulations in multiple states and implementing/managing environmental due diligence, assessment, and remediation projects, especially as that relates to State and Federal grant funded projects. Strong writing and communication skills are critical, as is an understanding of effective project management concepts and approaches.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage environmental due diligence, assessment, cleanup, and brownfield redevelopment projects with attention to safety, quality, detail, budget, and deadlines
• Oversee staff completing Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments, asbestos and lead‑based paint sampling projects providing guidance on scope, schedule, and budget, and providing senior review of deliverables
• Prepare proposals and other marketing materials
• Assist with preparing grant applications to fund environmental projects
• Scoping and scheduling field investigations
• Writing and reviewing technical work plans, reports, and health and safety plans
• Field support including but not limited to: work planning, scheduling, health and safety planning
• Preparing and following written work plans and Health and Safety Plans
• Environmental sampling including soil, groundwater, soil gas, and indoor air
• Overseeing field contractors (drillers, etc.) and field staff
• Managing sampling documents and coordinating with laboratories
• Overseeing environmental cleanup activities

Capabilities

• Experience administering and managing State and Federal funded projects
• Self‑starting, team‑oriented problem‑solver
• Strong research, analysis, and writing skills
• Majority of time spent in office environment with prolonged sitting and computer work, or combination of office and field
• Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Good driving record and valid driver’s license required

Education & Experience

• 10+ years of experience in environmental due diligence, assessment, remediation, and project management in at least one Great Lakes (upper Midwest) state
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in geology, environmental science, engineering or related field
• Experience managing federal or state funded brownfield/redevelopment projects in at least one Great Lakes (upper Midwest) state and professional licensure (i.e. PG and/or PE) strongly desired

Pay Range

• Locations in MN, OH, VT, & Various CA, ME, NY, VA Areas - $107,100.00 - $160,700.00 Annually

Disclaimer

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.