Brownfields Specialist/Project Manager

Terracon; Parma (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon is seeking a Senior Leader/Scientist in Parma, Ohio to oversee brownfield redevelopment projects. This role involves managing environmental assessments and ensure compliance while mentoring staff and promoting safety practices.

The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in environmental consulting with strong skills in technical writing and communication. Familiarity with CAD and GIS is preferred, along with a B.S. in a related field.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional environmental consulting experience.
• Experience in phases of environmental investigation and strategies.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage brownfield projects and mentor staff.
• Prepare and review key environmental documents.
• Ensure team follows safety rules and guidelines.

Skills

Environmental investigation

Technical report writing

Communication skills

Grant management

Education

B.S. in Environmental Science, Geology or Engineering

M.S. (preferred)

Tools

CAD

GIS

EVS

Job description

Are you passionate about brownfield redevelopment and finding solutions to complex environmental challenges? We are growing and seeking an environmental professional experienced in the assessment and clean up of brownfields. We are searching for an accomplished Senior Leader/Scientist to lead privately and publicly funded brownfield projects in Northeast Ohio. Terracon is the right company for you!

General Responsibilities

In support of the Cleveland office, the successful candidate will manage brownfield grant and other site investigation projects, assist with grant applications, grant project scope development, budgets, work assignments, reporting, and compliance of brownfield projects. Review project progress and evaluate technical data for decision making participants internally and our clients. Communicate project approach, findings and recommendations to the Client, regulators, and other stakeholders. Be the communication link between local environmental practitioners for the office and our senior leaders in the Brownfields Group. Work with National Brownfields Manager and team to develop strategic marketing plans to grow a coordinated Brownfields Program in Ohio.

Essential Roles And Responsibilities

• Lead and manage brownfield projects, as well as mentor supporting staff.
• Prepare and review all documents specifically required to include remedial investigation work plans, remedial investigation reports, remedial action work plans/alternatives analyses reports and associated attachments.
• Develop an understanding and be aware of project-related risk. Be familiar with what could go wrong on a project and how to protect the Company. Be familiar with company risk policies.
• Lead safety efforts for the team and ensure the team follows safety rules and guidelines. Responsible for creating and modeling a safe work environment; demonstrates safety practices. Promote pre-task planning for all projects.
• Support and manage during the development/refinement of investigation and remedial strategies for various types of sites and contaminants, and assist with the design and installation of remediation systems.
• Work as part of a team on complex regulatory projects involving multiple stakeholders, agencies and professionals.
• Assist with proposals and business development activities, including attending conferences and market support activities.
• Must be self-motivated with good written and verbal communication skills, willingness and ability to follow directives/instructions, and interpret technical work both in the field as well as in office situations.
• Ability to responsibly work individually as well as being part of a larger team.

Requirements

• B.S. in Environmental Science, Geology or Engineering; M.S. is a plus and a minimum of 8+ years of professional environmental consulting experience.
• Demonstrated experience in all phases of environmental investigation and preparation and scoping of investigative and remedial strategies.
• Experience in on-site implementation of environmental remedial actions and management or responsible role in oversight of construction activities.
• Excellent technical report writing and communication skills.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.

Experience with spatial analysis and visualization software such as CAD, GIS, EVS, etc., is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• 40-hour HAZWOPER training.
• Willingness and ability to potentially work in unfavorable weather conditions.