Senior Environmental Due Diligence Project Lead

Fishbeck; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fishbeck is seeking a full-time Senior Environmental Project Manager / Environmental Professional (EP) to support our Environmental Due Diligence Department in Lansing, MI. The role focuses on managing environmental due diligence projects, mentoring staff, and maintaining strong client relationships across Michigan.

The ideal candidate will have EP credentials, knowledge of ASTM AAIs, Michigan regulations, and experience with Phase I/II ESAs, BEAs, DQOs, and USTs.

Qualifications

• Must be an EP with the ability to sign off on reports.
• Effective project, client management, and communication skills.
• Organized, adaptable, and capable of creative thinking.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to assemble project teams using available resources and technical expertise.
• Proficient with ASTM Standards for Environmental Due Diligence and AAI.
• Strong knowledge of Michigan environmental regulations and guidance documentation.
• MSHDA experience.
• Understanding of USTs as they relate to property acquisitions, including removals and appropriate reporting.
• Experience developing and utilizing Conceptual Site Models.
• Experience obtaining state approvals, including ResAPs, DDCCRs, and other state liability documents.
• Experience with complex DQOs and exposure pathway evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental due diligence projects including Phase I ESAs, Phase II ESAs, BEAs, Due Care evaluations, and related environmental services.
• Manage client relationships and serve as a primary point of contact throughout project life cycle.
• Communicate with regulators, attorneys, lenders, realtors, and other project stakeholders.
• Mentor and support junior staff.
• Create and lead project teams utilizing available resources and technical expertise.
• Conduct environmental file reviews and technical evaluations.
• Apply ASTM Standards for Environmental Due Diligence and All Appropriate Inquiry (AAI) projects.
• Evaluate Michigan environmental regulations and guidance documents.
• Develop and evaluate Conceptual Site Models.
• Perform Data Quality Objective (DQO) evaluations and exposure pathway assessments.
• Obtain state approvals and prepare associated documentation, including ResAPs, DDCCRs, and other state liability documents.
• Provide Due Care consulting during construction projects, including soil management, dewatering needs, and engineering controls.
• Evaluate engineering controls including Vapor Mitigation Systems (VMS), Direct Contact Barriers, and similar systems.
• Provide technical support related to underground storage tanks (USTs), including removals and reporting requirements.

Skills

EP certification

Project management

Client management

Communication

Multi-tasking

Team leadership

ASTM Standards

AAI

Michigan regulations

USTs knowledge

Conceptual Site Models

DQOs

Regulatory reporting

Vapor Mitigation Systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science/Geology/Engineering

Job description

Fishbeck is seeking a full-time Senior Environmental Project Manager / Environmental Professional (EP) to support our Environmental Due Diligence Department in Lansing, MI. The role focuses on managing environmental due diligence projects, mentoring staff, and maintaining strong client relationships across Michigan.

The ideal candidate will have EP credentials, knowledge of ASTM AAIs, Michigan regulations, and experience with Phase I/II ESAs, BEAs, DQOs, and USTs.