Lead Environmental Project Manager - ESAs & Remediation

Kljeng; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Performance bonus

401k

Employee stock ownership plan

Flexible work environment

Job summary

KLJ seeks a Senior Environmental Project Manager to lead ESAs (Phase I/II), petroleum leak investigations, and site cleanup projects in Minnesota. You will mentor staff, manage client relationships, and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams on complex environmental tasks.

The role requires 7+ years' experience, a four-year degree in a relevant field, and strong MS Office skills. Travel and flexible hours are expected, with a healthy benefits package and performance bonus.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in geology, engineering or an environmental-related field.
• 7+ years of relevant post education professional experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to operate motorized vehicles.
• Must have strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to multitask and work well in a team environment.
• Must have an in depth understanding of Phase I and Phase II ESAs (ASTM standard and corridor/transportation modified versions), petroleum leak investigations, construction monitoring/site cleanup projects, and asbestos and regulated waste assessments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint).
• Must ensure compliance with KLJ safety and quality standards
• Willingness to travel on occasions and work flexible hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigation and remediation projects
• Prepare and/or review scope of services, budgets, schedules, and final reports ensuring QA/QC measures are achieved
• Demonstrate an understanding of environmental tasks involving a high level of complexity
• Instruct, train and mentor team members while serving as a resource to the department/company
• Effectively manage difficult situations and confrontation both internally and externally
• Participate in and facilitate meetings with project stakeholders or clients
• Utilize effective written and oral communication
• May serve as a project or client manager and assist with and coordinate client management activities
• May assist with business development and marketing strategy
• May prepare forecast of workload for assigned staff and closely monitor backlog

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Teamwork

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in geology/engineering/environmental

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

KLJ seeks a Senior Environmental Project Manager to lead ESAs (Phase I/II), petroleum leak investigations, and site cleanup projects in Minnesota. You will mentor staff, manage client relationships, and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams on complex environmental tasks.

The role requires 7+ years' experience, a four-year degree in a relevant field, and strong MS Office skills. Travel and flexible hours are expected, with a healthy benefits package and performance bonus.