Senior Environmental Project Manager/Environmental Professional (EP)- Due Diligence

Align; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness reimbursement

Education assistance

PTO & paid holidays

Hybrid schedule

Stock ownership

Job summary

Fishbeck seeks a full-time Senior Environmental Project Manager / Environmental Professional (EP) to lead environmental due diligence projects across Michigan, including Phase I and II ESAs, BEAs, and related services. The role emphasizes mentoring staff and managing client relationships from proposal through project completion.

You will apply ASTM Standards, coordinate with regulators and lenders, and develop Conceptual Site Models while ensuring compliance with Michigan regulations and state

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 and experience with 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.
• Due Care consulting experience during construction projects, including soil management, dewatering needs, and engineering controls.
• Familiarity with engineering controls such as VMS and Direct Contact Barriers.
• Proficient with complex due diligence projects, including Phase I ESAs, Phase II ESAs, BEAs, Due Care evaluations, and related services.

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 (ResAPs, DDCCRs, etc.).
• Provide Due Care consulting during construction projects (soil management, dewatering, etc.).
• Evaluate engineering controls (VMS, Direct Contact Barriers).
• Provide technical support related to underground storage tanks (USTs), including removals and reporting requirements.

Skills

EP certification

Project management

Client communication

ASTM Standards

Michigan regulations

Team leadership

DQO

VMS familiarity

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field

Job description

Position

Position: Senior Environmental Project Manager/Environmental Professional (EP)- Due Diligence

Location

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Job Id

Job Id: 2632

Number of Openings

# of Openings:1

Position Summary

Fishbeck is seeking a full‑time Senior Environmental Project Manager / Environmental Professional (EP) to support our Environmental Due Diligence Department. The primary responsibility of this position is to manage environmental due diligence projects, provide technical leadership, mentor staff, and maintain strong client relationships while serving a variety of stakeholders throughout Michigan.

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 and apply 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.

Desired Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.

Desired Skills and Experience

• 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 and experience with 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.
• Due Care consulting experience during construction projects, including soil management, dewatering needs, and engineering controls.
• Familiarity with engineering controls such as VMS and Direct Contact Barriers.
• Proficient with complex due diligence projects, including Phase I ESAs, Phase II ESAs, BEAs, Due Care evaluations, and related services.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Wellness reimbursement and activities.
• Reimbursement and support for tuition, continuing education, and professional/personal development.
• Vacation, sick, volunteer time, PTO, parental leave, and paid holidays.
• Opportunities for hybrid and flexible schedules.
• 401(k), profit‑sharing, and stock ownership benefits (we are 100% employee‑owned!).
• And more!

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.