Environmental Project Manager

BB&E; Northville (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation packages

Participation in Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Discretionary bonus

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Short-Term & Long-Term disability insurance

Life insurance

Generous PTO plus 11 paid holidays

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral program

Job summary

A civil and environmental engineering firm is seeking an experienced Environmental Project Manager to support federal clients. Responsibilities include project planning, overseeing investigations, managing subcontractors, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The role demands a Bachelor's degree, extensive experience in environmental consulting, and a strong commitment to quality project delivery. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and technical writing abilities. A 40-hour HAZWOPER certification is required. This is an on-site position located in Northville, Michigan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years of experience as an environmental professional, including last five in consulting.
• Previous project management experience with federal clients is required.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification is required; GIT/PG or EIT/PE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support client management through excellent project delivery.
• Manage multiple projects effectively, meeting financial and schedule metrics.
• Develop project plans, including Risk and Communication Plans.

Skills

Attention to detail

Project management

Technical writing

Strong communication skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Geology

Job description

BB&E is a full service civil and environmental engineering and consulting firm, headquartered in Northville, Michigan, which services both federal and private sectors throughout the United States. BB&E team members provide Environmental Consulting, Facilities Engineering, and Program/Project Management Services to our clients.

Position Summary

BB&E is currently looking for an experienced, self-motivated, and detail-oriented Environmental Project Manager (PM) to support our federal clients. The PM will work directly with existing staff to ensure high-quality/successful planning, execution, and completion of various projects within financial and schedule expectations. The PM will directly support and report to our Program Managers on all aspects of project delivery, including but not limited to project planning (such as document preparation, subcontractor procurement, scheduling, coordination), management of field investigation and remediation activities, reporting, client interfacing, and project and financial tracking. This role is fully on-site and requires working from our Northville, MI or Atlanta, GA office five days per week.

• Support client management and development through excellent project delivery.
• Track and manage multiple projects which will include concurrent task and project management.
• ·Perform assigned workin accordance withproject schedules, plans, and budgets.
• Review technical documents for detailed analysis of technical approach; implement ability of proposed activities; compliance with federal, state, and local regulations; and ability of approach to meet project objectives.
• Develop project plans for clients (e.g., Risk and Communication Plans, Sampling and Analysis Plans, etc.).
• Direct subcontractors to perform work as outlined in the project-specific work plans.
• Track, document, and make decisions during field activities.
• Provide site investigation support including preliminary assessments, remedial investigations, feasibility studies, etc.
• Work with technical, Proposal Management, and Business Development staff to support proposal development.
• Train and/or supervise staff in field sampling activities including: soil, sediment, surface water, and groundwater sampling activities and the use of field instrumentation.
• Oversee drilling subcontractors during the advancement of soil borings, monitoring well installations, and other site investigation activities.
• ·Lead, mentor, and train junior- and mid-level staff to 1) maximize project execution and 2) prepare our staff for larger roles within the company.
• Work with the Leadership Team and Senior Management Team and staff to ensure BB&E Core Values are being followed.
• Travel up to 30% of the time.

Key Qualifications

• Individual with attention to detail.
• Proven ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously, working effectively with clients and project teams to successfully execute the scope of work in accordance with the client’s expectations, while meeting financial and schedule metrics.
• Ability to problem-solve and function as a member of a studies/remediation Community of Practice.
• Technical writing experience: experience or ability to document meeting discussions and prepare meeting minutes.
• Experience managing and executing multi-media investigations that include soil, sediment, surface water, pore water, groundwater, soil gas, and indoor air.
• Familiarity with various drilling methods, including direct-push technology, hollow-stem auger, sonic, rock coring, and air/mud rotary.
• Experience managing and supporting investigations of a variety of contaminants, including but not limited to, metals, volatile organic compounds, semi-volatile organic compounds, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
• Experience with environmental restoration accomplished under the Resource Conservation & Recovery Act (RCRA) and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA).
• Strong Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Software: Proficiency using MS Office software including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Self-Starter: Highly motivated, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines autonomously.

Experience, Certification, and Education

Experience:

• 12 years’ experience as an environmental professional, at a minimum, the last five in consulting.
• Previous project management experience with federal clients is required.

Certification and Training:

40-hour HAZWOPER certification is required; GIT/PG or EIT/PE is preferred; OSHA Supervisor Training is preferred; OSHA Construction and General Industry 30-Hour Training is preferred.

Education:

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or Geology (or related science), or other related areas is required.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Physical Requirements: Must have the ability to: stand/walk/kneel/crouch and to remain in a stationary position at least 60% of the time; operate office equipment, including computer, copy machine, phone, etc.; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 25 lbs. Must be able to travel to meet clients, attend conferences, and conduct site visits.
• This role is fully on-site and requires working from our Northville, MI or Atlanta, GA office when not traveling.

Work Environment:

• Must be comfortable working both indoors and outdoors, with exposure to varying weather conditions; occasionally required to navigate rough terrain and operate at heights.
• PPE & Safety: Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as necessary, typically using gloves, hard hat, hearing protection, and steel toe boots; may encounter hazards or contaminants during work tasks.
• Be able to thrive in BB&E’s highly collaborative environment and team culture.

• Competitive compensation packages
• Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan – BB&E is 100% employee-owned!
• Discretionary bonus
• *Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with health care concierge
• *Employer provided Short-Term & Long-Term disability
• *Employer provided Life insurance
• *Employee options for supplemental life, supplemental accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and Identity theft protection benefits
• *Generous PTO plus 11 paid holidays
• Traditional & Roth 401(k) options with fully vested employer match
• Tuition reimbursement & professional development
• Employee referral program
• Financial wellness resources
• Employee discounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet insurance discount

*Applies only to full-time employees

*BB&E is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an Affi­ affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.