Remediation Project Manager

Socket.dev; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid holidays and paid leave

401(k) plan

Job summary

Stantec in Farmington Hills, MI seeks an environmental project manager to lead complex environmental consulting projects, focusing on site characterization, remediation, and brownfield revitalization for Midwest clients.

You will supervise remedial investigations, ESAs, data interpretation, report preparation, and client/regulator interactions, with travel up to 30% and opportunities for professional licensure growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Geology, Environmental Science, or Engineering.
• Minimum 20 years of experience, predominantly in environmental remediation.
• PMP/PE/PG license preferred but not required.
• Prior experience in environmental consulting.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER training preferred.
• USEPA Brownfields experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform remedial activities at facilities/sites addressing chemical impacts in air, soil, and groundwater.
• Managing or overseeing personnel conducting due diligence, Phase I ESAs, or other environmental projects.
• Conduct Phase II ESAs, site investigations, and remedial investigations to determine constituents of concern.
• Collect, interpret data, and prepare technical reports and regulatory compliance documentation.
• Contribute to design and optimization of remediation systems and strategies.
• Maintain stakeholder relationships with clients and regulators; respond to comments and issues.

Skills

Project management

Environmental remediation

Written communication

Data interpretation

Client coordination

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Geology, Environmental Science, or Engineering

Minimum 20 years of experience in environmental remediation

PMP/PE/PG license preferred

HazWOPER 40-hour training preferred

USEPA Brownfields experience preferred

Job description

Your Opportunity

Join Stantec’s team in Farmington Hills, MI as an environmental project manager supporting complex environmental consulting projects focusing on site characterization, remediation, and brownfield revitalization for key clients. Projects will include implementing environmental site assessments (soil, sediment, and groundwater); remediation; spill response; and vapor intrusion investigations in a variety of client service areas throughout the Midwest. The position requires an independent individual with solid problem solving and communication skills, and environmental remediation experience. Project management experience and professional licensure (e.g. PE, PG) are preferred. Our environmental professionals strive to serve our clients, understand their needs, and provide innovative and effective solutions. We succeed through the dedication of diverse, inclusive, and talented teams who collaborate and create the opportunity to work in more communities, for more clients in an ever-expanding range of services and geographies. Our success is marked by the union of client satisfaction and environmental stewardship. Stantec offers competitive pay, full-benefits, and see our employees as our greatest strength. In this role you can grow alongside the best in the industry to enrich your career path by making a positive impact.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Perform remedial activities at affected facilities, properties, or sites addressing chemical impacts in air, surface water, soil, soil vapor, groundwater, and/or sediment.
• Managing or overseeing personnel conducting due diligence, Phase I ESAs or other environmental projects.
• Conduct intrusive site investigations, Phase II ESAs, facility investigations, and remedial investigations of vapor, surface water, soil, groundwater, and/or sediment to determine the presence or absence, nature, and extent of constituents of concern.
• Collect, and interpret data, conduct analyses, and compare findings to relevant studies and local, state and federal regulations to confirm compliance.
• Compiling, evaluating, analyzing, and presenting/reporting subsurface investigation data and preparing technical reports.
• Contribute to design and optimization of environmental remediation systems and strategies.
• Maintain stakeholder relationships with direct communication with clients and regulators and respond to comments and problems as quickly as possible.
• Collaborate with other scientific and engineering professionals within the practice.
• Coordinate each project with the client and government agencies as necessary.
• Mentor and provide direct hands‑on assistance when teaching new environmental analyses, oral and writing skills to environmental specialists and staff scientists.
• Stay current with environmental procedures, statutes, rules, guidance and policies.
• Preparation of health & safety plans, work plans, reports, and other technical documents.
• Coordination and oversight of subcontractors, including health and safety management.
• Project management responsibilities may include developing proposals; managing project budgets and schedules; coordinating with clients, stakeholders, regulatory agencies, and internal project staff; and performing and overseeing project technical work.
• Mentoring and/or supervising team members (e.g. engineer or geologists in training).
• Travel may be required for the purpose of overseeing field crews, participating in off‑site meetings, or training.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Strong technical aptitude and technical/grant writing ability
• Excellent organizational, communications, and problem‑solving skills (able to communicate solutions in writing, verbally and graphically)
• Ability to prioritize work and make responsible decisions.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once and meet strict project deadlines.
• Ability to travel regionally and locally as required for proposal and project needs (up to 30%).
• Ability to pass a background security check and drug screen.
• Valid US driver’s license and good driving record.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Geology, Environmental Science, or Engineering or related field of study
• Minimum 20 years of experience, predominantly in environmental remediation
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Professional Engineering (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) License preferred a plus but not required.
• Prior experience in environmental consulting required.
• 40‑hour HAZWOPER training preferred
• USEPA Brownfields experience preferred.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice. Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future‑proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.

Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.

Pay Transparency:In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.Actual compensation for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary: Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full‑time and part‑time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements