Environmental Project Manager

Antea Usa, Inc.; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plans

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Paid time off

401(k)

Wellness program

Job summary

Antea Group's St. Paul, MN office seeks an experienced environmental project manager to lead site investigations and remedial designs for oil & gas clients.

The role involves regulatory coordination, report writing, and mentoring junior staff in a hybrid, office-and-field setting in Minnesota. Ideal candidates have a degree in Geology/Engineering/Environmental Science, 5+ years in environmental consulting, and relevant certifications; OSHA 10/30 and HAZWOPER are valued.

Qualifications

• Degree in Geology, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years environmental consulting experience.
• Professional certification in related field is a plus (EIT, GIT, PE, PG, LEP, LSP, CHMM).
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Construction Safety certification is a plus.
• 40-Hour HAZWOPER training is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental projects, site characterization, remedial designs, and reports.
• Oversee site investigation, risk assessment, and remediation for soil, groundwater, and sediments.
• Evaluate remedial options and assist clients with closure strategies with regulators.
• Prepare or peer review work plans, scopes of work, schedules, costs, and health and safety plans under RCRA/CERCLA.
• Coordinate sub-contractors and support emergency response efforts.

Skills

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Technical writing

Stakeholder communication

Education

Geology/Engineering/Environmental Science degree

Professional certification (EIT/GIT/PE/PG/LEP/LSP/CHMM)

Job description

Where Will I Work?

This position will be based out of our St. Paul, MN office location with the flexibility to work remotely as assignments allow. In this hybrid work environment, it is expected that this position report to the office periodically and/or as requested for in-person meetings, mentorship, and collaboration with other team members. Some project work could require overnight travel for large project kick offs or as required for project specific requirements. Remote opportunity would be considered for applicants outside of the respective geography.

Essential Functions Include but Are Not Limited to:

Manage environmental projects, site characterization, remedial designs, and preparation of reports and other related documentation. Perform, coordinate, and oversee project work involving specifically site investigation, risk assessment and remediation of soil, groundwater, and sediments with moderate to complex technical/regulatory issues with oil & gas clients. Demonstrate knowledge of MPCA regulations and guidelines across multiple MPCA programs. Evaluate remedial alternatives and assist clients to develop and negotiate cost-effective closure strategies with regulatory agencies. Prepare or peer review a variety of work plans and reports; and develop scopes of work, schedules, costs and health and safety plans for projects under RCRA, CERCLA and other state programs. Actively drive projects forward based on clear understanding of project objectives and regulatory requirements. Build strong collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders (i.e., project team, clients, regulatory agencies, and subcontractors). Support direct report experience including all facets of team building, HR management, performance evaluations, and junior staff coaching/mentoring/training. Sub-contractor coordination including bid spec development, contracting and insurance/safety review, project award and field supervision. Support in emergency response efforts as technical, environmental scientist resourcing and onsite environmental scientist support.

Education and Training

A minimum requirement of a degree in Geology, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related scientific field. Minimum of 5 years of environmental consulting experience. Professional certification in a related field (EIT, GIT, PE, PG, LEP, LSP, CHMM) a plus. OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Construction Safety certification a plus. 40-Hour HAZWOPER training is required.

Desired Experience

Proven track record of strong project management performance in environmental consulting or related field. Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) experience, a plus. Experience with MN SPCC and SWPPP regulatory requirements. Experience in environmental remediation, compliance, and due diligence. Experience in pushing projects through regulatory programs and negotiating no further action or closure. Multi-state regulatory experience with skills advancing projects from new release through final regulatory closure, including use of applicable risk-based closure standards, a plus. Minnesota asbestos and/or lead licensure is not required but is a plus.

Fundamental Skill Set

Strong organizational skills/attention to detail. Excellent communication skills, especially writing skills. High energy and self-initiative. Decision making skills. Ability to multi-task with multiple project managers. Ability to work independently and produce results. Proactive thinking. Demonstrated organizational and communication skills, particularly proficient in technical writing. Ability to delegate to and coach staff resources. Ability to identify staffing needs evaluating portfolio level scope/schedule backlog. Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship, now or in the future. Potential employees must pass a company-paid physical exam, drug-screen and have a valid driver's license and possess a safe driving record.

Ante group focuses strongly upon safety in all aspects of our operations, in the field, the office, and while traveling. The successful candidate must likewise consider safety as paramount and demonstrate an awareness of safe operations.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment - Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following: Sedentary to light work (typical office or administrative work). Frequently required to stand, sit and walk for extended periods of time. Occasional lifting and carrying of low (under 25lbs) to moderate (25-49lbs) weight objects. Repetitive motions: substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers (including reaching). Subject to environmental conditions (protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature change). Operation of a motor vehicle. Additionally, if you are completing client meetings or client project site visits you will need to complete a medical surveillance/fitness-for-duty examination and maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include the following: Medium to heavy work. Subject to outside environmental conditions: heat/cold, wind, wet and/or humid, etc. Occasional stooping (bending body downward and forward), kneeling (bending legs at knee), crouching (bending body downward and forward) and climbing. Frequent lifting (including push/pull, hold/carry) of light, moderate and possibly heavy weight objects. Subject to hazards, including a variety of physical conditions, including but not limited to: proximity to moving vehicles, parts or equipment; exposure to chemicals; pressure (including noise); electrical hazards; biological hazards; excavation/trenching; confined spaces; elevated work; materials handling. May be required to wear an air purifying respirator.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The annual salary range for this position is $85,000 - $100,000. Compensation will vary depending on the applicant's job-related knowledge and skills, education, and work experience. Antea Group offers its full-time and part-time employees excellent benefits, including health, dental, and vision plans; life insurance; disability benefits; paid time off; 401(k); and a leading-edge wellness program.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Antea Group is an EEO employer.

NO VISA SPONSORSHIP AT THIS TIME.