Environmental Project Manager

Terracon; Minot (ND); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon is seeking an Environmental Project Manager to support North Dakota client needs from our Bismarck, Fargo, or Minot offices with a flexible working environment. The role focuses on due diligence, subsurface investigations, soil vapor assessments, and remediation on behalf of a diverse client base.

You will collaborate with a regional team, develop new client relationships, and lead junior staff while ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Ability to independently analyze and interpret analytical data, technical reports, and regulatory guidance.
• Strong technical writing skills including reports and business correspondence.
• Ability to present information verbally and respond to questions from managers and clients.
• Demonstrate strong problem solving and critical thinking skills with a strong work ethic.
• Strong experience with environmental investigation and remediation for commercial/industrial, transportation and energy clients.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with proposal preparation and RFP/RFQ responses with internal staff and clients.
• Collaborate with other service lines for cross-selling opportunities.
• Manage subsurface investigations (Phase II ESAs, Site Investigations) for soil, groundwater and vapor.
• Manage remediation projects involving soil, groundwater and vapor actions.
• Identify resources, develop project schedules, budgets, equipment, staff and external contractors.
• Lead safety culture and enforce approved safety plans and pre-task planning.
• Resolve operational problems and minimize delays (staffing/resources).
• Coordinate and direct field personnel, office staff, and subcontractors to complete projects.
• Coordinate with accounting for financial management of business intelligence, invoicing and collections.

Skills

Data analysis

Technical writing

Presentations

Problem solving

Environmental investigations

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Geology, Engineering or Environmental Science

Job description

General Responsibilities

Terracon is looking for curious minds to join us as a Environmental Project Manager. This is a mid-level position that will help support the growing needs of our service line in North Dakota. You will be responsible for managing due diligence, subsurface investigations, soil vapor assessments, and remedial actions on behalf of our diverse client base. This position would also be responsible for helping senior staff develop new client relationships, maintaining our existing client base, and support development of younger staff.

Work with a team of professional experts within our regional environmental team and work collaboratively on dynamic projects with colleagues and clients to ensure work is executed on time and within budget. We are looking to fill this role in our Bismarck, Fargo, or Minot offices with a flexible working environment.

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Essential Roles and Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with proposal preparation and RFP/RFQ responses. This involves liaising with internal due diligence staff, Terracon National Account Managers and/or clients with inquiries for services.
• Collaborate with other service lines (e.g., geotechnical, facilities, compliance) for cross-selling opportunities.
• Manage subsurface investigations (Phase II ESAs, Limited Site Investigations, Remedial Investigations) to evaluate soil, groundwater and soil vapor.
• Manage remediation projects that involve soil, groundwater and/or soil vapor response actions.
• Identify, develop, and gather the resources to complete these projects. This will include developing project schedules, budget estimation, selecting equipment, project staff, and external contractors.
• We lead in safety by embracing the IIF (Incident and Injury Free) culture. Lead IIF through safety efforts including pre-task planning, and preparation and compliance with approved safety plan.
• Take action to resolve operational problems (e.g., staffing/resources) and minimize delays.
• Coordinate and direct field personnel, office staff, and subcontractors to complete the project.

Coordinate with accounting for financial management of business intelligence, invoicing and collections.

Requirements

Skills Needed

• Ability to independently analyze and interpret analytical data, technical reports, technical guidance documents, and governmental regulations pertaining to environmental contamination.
• Strong technical writing skills including written reports and business correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information verbally and respond to questions from managers and clients.
• Demonstrate strong problem solving and critical thinking skills with a strong work ethic.
• Strong experience with environmental investigation (including field data collection) and remediation related to commercial/industrial, transportation and energy clients.
• Strong communication skills.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in environmental consulting or environmental engineering work.
• OSHA 40-hour Hazwoper and current annual refresher.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in technical discipline practices including Geology, Engineering or Environmental Science.
• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving history.
• A EIT/PE or GIT/PG or other professional certification is preferred but not required.