Project Scientist

EBI Consulting; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Project Scientist, where you'll leverage your expertise in environmental assessments to provide critical insights for various commercial properties. This fully remote role offers the chance to conduct field assessments, engage with clients, and prepare detailed reports that shape the future of real estate projects. With a commitment to sustainability and safety, you'll be part of a dedicated team that values collaboration and innovation. If you're passionate about making a difference in the built environment, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career while contributing to impactful projects.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years in engineering and due diligence consulting.
• Experience with ASTM E1527 Environmental Site Assessments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site assessments and interviews for commercial properties.
• Prepare reports addressing environmental conditions and historical uses.

Skills

Site reconnaissance

Environmental assessments

Data analysis

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Job description

Description

At EBI we're committed to providing deep technical, industry and commercial real estate expertise to help our clients navigate complexity and realize maximum value for their assets. For 35 years we've been helping investors, lenders, owners, developers, contractors, and property managers mitigate risk and optimize their built facilities for maximum economic, safety, and environmental value. We're unique in our ability to deliver high quality, responsive services across the entire asset lifecycle, from rapid assessments, to advisory, to implementation and verification services, nationwide. Unlike other environmental consulting firms, we provide the full suite of commercial real estate and asset management services through to improvement and verification. Our experts leverage our proprietary assessment methodologies, benchmarking, regulation, and analytics tools across six core domains.

EBI is your environmental, sustainability, engineering and health and safety partner, nationwide.

Assess. Advise. Improve. Verify.

Position Summary

EBI Consulting is seeking a full-time Project Scientist to conduct due diligence services as part of our nationally recognized practice. The successful candidate will perform field assessments of various commercial property types, including but not limited to multifamily residential, retail, office, self-storage, manufacturing, industrial, hospitality, healthcare, and warehouse/distribution facilities, as well as conduct interviews and independent research of local, state, and federal resources. Reporting includes Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) to ASTM E1527 standards and other associated reports to various Client-specific scopes of work. Assessment reporting will address the current condition of the Subject Property and adjacent/neighboring properties, as well as the historical uses of the Subject Property and surrounding area to ascertain whether previous uses or operations may have impacted the current environmental condition of the Subject Property.

This position reports directly to the Associate Area Operations Manager and will be a fully remote, work from home position. The majority of clients this position will support will be located in or around Los Angeles, CA so candidates will need to already be established in this market. This is a field-based position, with upwards of 50% local and regional travel expected. Candidates must have previous experience with travel and be comfortable with this model to be considered.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct site reconnaissance, interviews, and independent research


• Prepare deliverables with quality supporting documentation (site figures, appendices)


• Travel on short notice (one week or less) will be required at times

Qualifications and Capabilities

• Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Environmental Science, or related field


• 3-5+ years of professional experience in engineering and due diligence consulting, construction, facilities management, or other real estate consulting services


• Experience or familiarity with obtaining data needed to complete ASTM E1527 Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) is required

Application Disclaimer

At EBI, we cultivate a welcoming and collaborative culture. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and encourage diverse candidates to apply. We do not discriminate against qualified individuals based on their status as a protected veteran or individuals with disabilities, nor do we discriminate based on sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation. All vendors are expected to maintain a working environment free from discrimination or harassment.

The reasonable estimate of the salary range for this position is $70,000 - $80,000. The salary range describes the minimum to maximum base salary range for this position across applicable US locations. This position may also be eligible for a bonus whereby total compensation may exceed base salary depending on individual performance. The actual compensation offered will be based on a range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to; geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements, knowledge, skills/level, qualifications and budget.

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