Environmental Project Professional, Las Vegas

Geotechnical & Environmental Services, Inc; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Cell phone reimbursement

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm in Las Vegas is seeking an Environmental Project Professional. In this full-time role, you will oversee complex environmental projects, manage client relationships, and prepare technical reports. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant degree, have at least 5 years of experience, and possess strong communication skills. The firm offers competitive benefits including medical coverage and generous paid time off. Travel may be required for sitework.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and work outdoors.
• Certified Asbestos Abatement Consultant.

Responsibilities

• Prepare proposals and budgets.
• Manage projects and maintain communications with stakeholders.
• Perform site reconnaissance and environmental sampling.

Skills

Proficient understanding of environmental geology

Excellent communication skills

Motivated to provide quality client service

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Environmental Studies or Geology/Engineering

Tools

Word

Excel

AutoCAD/GIS

Job description

Location: Las Vegas

Status: Full-Time/Exempt

Summary

The Environmental Project Professional is responsible for using discretion and independent judgment in the timely and accurate completion of assigned complex projects. This position affects the business operations of the Environmental Program to a substantial degree. The project professional assures the client shall receive the scope of services described in the contract between the firm and the client and that the cost of the project shall be within established budget.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepare proposals and budgets
  • Track project progression and budget
  • Assist with project invoicing
• Manage projects with staff, drillers, subconsultants, clients, and regulators, including:
  • Prepare work and project schedules, and coordinate with field representatives, clients and vendors for field work.
  • Maintain excellent communications with the above, handle disputes and apply policies and procedures with tact and diplomacy.
  • Keep Environmental Builder updated and involved as appropriate.
• When managing staff on projects: monitor and review completed work, identify training and development needs and provide opportunities for training.
  • Show leadership qualities continuously
  • Conduct problem and conflict resolution
  • If needed bring in the Environmental Builder to maintain discipline by initiating corrective action according to company policies.
• Perform and oversee site reconnaissance, field exploration, soil logging and sampling.
  • This will include travel to other offices or out-of-town sites.
• Perform and oversee air/vapor sampling, vapor well installation, and well observations & documentation.
  • This will include travel to other offices or out-of-town sites.
• Perform and oversee groundwater sampling; monitoring well installation and development; well observations & documentation
  • This will include travel to other offices or out-of-town sites.
• Perform and oversee interpretation of environmental and geologic data
• Perform and oversee database and literature review of relevant published documents
• Prepare and review environmental reports and letters including Phase I ESAs, Phase II and Phase III documents, regulatory reports and letters
  • Review all lab results, edit, work with staff, submit to client
• Train on Metafield and use it for all appropriate environmental related projects
  • Review daily reports for completeness and accuracy (e.g., correct project name and address, project number, date, site activities, etc.)
• Produce quality work on time
• Follow Safety Manual guidelines
• Assist other APMs and PMs
• Maintain involvement with applicable professional association(s)
• Other duties as assigned

Education, Knowledge, and Skills

Required

• B.S. or M.S. in Environmental Studies, or Geology/Engineering with an environmental focus.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
• Proficient understanding of environmental geology
• Consulting attitude and aptitude
• Highly motivated to provide quality client service
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Computer skills, including experience with Word and Excel required, AutoCAD/GIS preferred
• Valid NV driver’s license
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and work outdoors
• Certified Asbestos Abatement Consultant – Inspector and Supervisor (Nevada/Utah)
• Certified Lead-Based Paint Inspector, Risk Assessor, Supervisor (Nevada/Utah)
• OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER
• OSHA 30 Hour

Next Steps

This position is suited for experienced professionals. GES will hire for this position based skills, education, and personality and fit within our culture. You can expect an in-person interview(s) for this position.

What is it like working at GES?

GES is proud of our culture! We work hard at creating an atmosphere where people want to work. We are privileged to be recognized year after year on Zweig’s Best Firm to Work For list. At GES, you can expect to be recognized as a valued and trusted member of our team. As a member of the team, you will get to enjoy these benefits:

• Employer paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Access to many options for supplemental insurance
• On-the-Job training
• Generous paid time off
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Simple IRA matching program
• Gym membership reimbursement

…and much more! If you are interested in this position, we encourage you to apply. We understand that the perfect candidate does not exist, so even if you do not check off all our boxes, that’s OK, we would love to connect with you anyway. If you have questions about this position, please reach out to [e-mail].