Senior Project Manager - PFAS Remediation

GEI Consultants, Inc; Portland (OR); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a senior professional to expand its PFAS practice across the US and Canada. This role involves client outreach, technical leadership, and collaboration with experts to address the growing demand for PFAS solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in business development, project management, and technical expertise, ensuring the delivery of optimal solutions to clients. With a commitment to employee growth and a vibrant culture, this position offers the chance to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking company dedicated to sustainability and community well-being.

Benefits

Market-Competitive Compensation

Annual Performance Bonus

Comprehensive Benefits Program

Well-Being Program

Flexible Work Arrangements

Continuing Education Assistance

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Holidays

Generous Paid Time Off

401(k) with Profit Sharing

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and manage business development efforts.
• Strong technical skills and respected leadership in PFAS practices.

Responsibilities

• Identify and attract business development opportunities within PFAS practice.
• Foster client relationships and manage multiple projects effectively.

Skills

Business Development

Client Relationship Management

Technical Leadership

Project Management

Public Speaking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science or related field

Professional Certification in PFAS Management

Job description

We are looking for a senior professional to grow our PFAS areas of practice in the US and Canada. Position can be remote, based out of any of the areas we service across the country, but the candidate should expect to visit offices or client/project sites on an as needed basis (view our office locationshere ). Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, this position will coordinate client outreach and technical services to address the burgeoning demand for PFAS support among our clients and to foster collaboration among our technical experts. This is a client-facing role while providing technical leadership and senior review of critical projects. Primary objective is to add PFAS treatment and remediation skillsets to our existing investigation, chemistry, risk, and reporting capabilities.

• Identify and attract business development opportunities within practice; identify key clients / business areas, growth strategy, and capture strategy.
• Foster client relationships and manage projects within the practice.
• Develop successful partnerships with technology vendors while maintaining an agnostic objective approach providing clients with their optimal solutions
• Partner with marketing and others to develop GEI “branding” within practice.
• Enhance the professional development and skill set of staff within the practice and be a resource to them.
• Strive to make GEI a thought leader in the PFAS world, presenting at key conferences and supporting professional publications by staff within practice.
• Monitor and predict emerging trends within practice and their potential impacts on client, staffing, training, and business needs.
• Actively participate in professional, industry, and policy groups within practice.
• Instill health and safety (H&S) culture and ensures H&S programs are followed

Minimum Qualifications

• Successful Seller-Doer with strong client relationships and business development capability.
• Senior Leader respected for technical prowess both internally and externally.
• Ability to lead and identify multiple efforts across a large geography.
• Collegial team builder with excellent leadership skills.
• Broad regional understanding of discipline needs and emerging trends.
• Willing and able to travel between client and GEI offices on a consistent basis.

We are GEI.

Some of the world’s most pressing problems – from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply – need our brightest and diverse minds working together to create safer, more resilient communities for tomorrow.

We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients’ most complex challenges.

With several offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry. See all our office locationshere .

Employee-owned. Employee-focused.

As an employee-owned company, our employees support our flat leadership structure, have a say in how our business operates and benefit from our financial success. We are committed to employee growth with career development opportunities, competitive total rewards, a well-being program, flexible work arrangements and more. Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs – we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded – which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion. Get to know us better by visiting GEI’s career sitehere .

GEI's Total Rewards Package

• Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus
• Comprehensive Benefits Program, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and More
• Well-Being Program and Paid Parental Leave
• Hybrid Work Schedules and Home Office and Cell Phone Stipends
• GEI University (GEIU) with Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
• Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
• Support and Financial Rewards for Publication Awards, Professional Dues, and Professional Licenses
• Paid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off Program
• Rewards and Recognition
• GEI-Funded Profit Sharing and 401(k)
• Opportunity to be an Owner and Shareholder (Learn morehere)
• A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Functional Demands:

X

Sedentary

Light

Medium

Other

Activity Level Throughout Workday (check one per row)

Physical Activity Requirements

Occasional

(0-35% of day)

Frequent

(33-66% of day)

(67-100% of day)

Not Applicable

6-8 hours

Standing

0-1 hour

Walking

0-1 hour

Climbing

X

Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds)

Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds)

Carrying objects

0-1 hour

Push/pull

X

Twisting

0-1 hour

0-1 hour

Reaching forward

0-1 hour

Reaching overhead

0-1 hour

X

3-5 hours

1-2 hours

Keyboard use/repetitive motion

6-8 hours

Taste or smell (taste=never)

0-1 hour

Talk or hear

3-5 hours

Accurate 20/40

Very Accurate 20/20

Not Applicable

Near Vision

X

Far Vision

X

Yes

No

Not Applicable

X

Sensory Requirements

Minimal

Moderate

Accurate

Not Applicable

Depth perception

X

Hearing

X

Reasonably Anticipated

Not Anticipated

X

Chemical

X

X

Extreme temperatures

X

Radiation

X

Uneven surfaces or elevations

X

X

Dust/particulate matter

X

Other (exposure risks):

X

8

10

12

Other work hours

GEI is an AA/equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.