Senior Project Manager - Remediation

Environmental Works Inc; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Plan

401k

Job summary

Environmental Works Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager for the remediation department in Kansas City, MO. The role requires extensive field and project management experience, with a strong background in RBCA, site investigation, and regulatory compliance.

You will lead complex remediation projects, coordinate with clients and regulators, and mentor junior staff. Compensation ranges from $85,000 to $110,000 annually, with full benefits and a focus on Getting Stuff Done.

Qualifications

• Four or more years of field experience.
• Six or more years of RBCA experience for petroleum storage tanks and voluntary cleanup programs in MO and KS; IL SRP/TACO a plus.
• Eight or more years of project management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, geology, engineering, or other scientific disciplines; Master’s degree preferred.
• Professional licensure (e.g., P.G., P.E., CHMM)
• Minimum of eight years of experience in environmental site investigation, risk assessment, and remediation; ability to coordinate sampling of environmental media.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from scope through closure, including budget, work plans, field oversight, reporting, and client communication.
• Source opportunities, author proposals and cost estimates.
• Lead field activities with junior scientists/technicians and supervise samples and instrumentation.
• Apply standard practices, adjust and correlate data, and interpret results for remediation decisions.
• Direct investigation/remediation activities with senior staff and coordinate with regulators.

Skills

Time management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science/geology/engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salary Range: $85,000.00 To $110,000.00 Annually

Senior Project Manager- Remediation

EWI is seeking a Senior Project Manager for our remediation department in Kansas City, Missouri. EWI is a one-stop environmental consulting and industrial services company. When our clients have a need, we dive in, diagnose, and apply the right combination of science, safety, grit, and ingenuity. From spill cleanup and soil/air testing to stormwater drainage and tank inspections and everything in between, we serve clients across the nation through our 10 locations. We are a team who walks the company’s talk of Getting Stuff Done (GSD) and show just as much passion towards developing our people.

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER - REMEDIATION | ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Complete management of projects including initial scoping, budget development, work plan development, oversight of field activities, reporting, communication with client and regulators, and understanding of objectives to achieve project closure.
• Source opportunities, author proposals and cost estimates.
• Properly complete paperwork to document field activities.
• Serve as a leader during field activities with junior scientists/technicians.
• Manage samples, paperwork, and responsible use of scientific instruments.
• Apply standard practices and techniques in specific situations, adjust and correlate data, recognize discrepancies in results and follow operations through a series of related detailed steps or processes.
• With support of EWI staff, plan, direct, and oversee investigation/remediation activities.
• Request information from and work with various governmental and regulatory organizations.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Effectively and professionally interact with co-workers, clients, vendors, and other business contacts.
• Requires effective time management skills, personal conduct, and change management abilities.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER - REMEDIATION | COMPETENCIES:

• Dedication to performing each project with integrity and the utmost professionalism.
• Must be extremely reliable and have a curiosity for problem solving, possess a strong desire to learn and succeed, pay attention to detail, and maintain a high level of engagement.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, including being resourceful in diagnosing and correcting issues that arise.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a variety of personalities and communication styles.
• Ability to read and interpret work plans, maps, designs, and construction documents.
• Effective time-management skills, with the ability to maintain flexibility in a dynamic work environment.
• Preparation of clear, concise reports that include tabular, numerical, and graphical presentation and analysis of environmental data.
• Ability to effectively, professionally, and positively interact with co-workers, clients, vendors, the general public, and other business contacts.

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER - REMEDIATION | POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

Flexibility in hours is allowed and encouraged – we want you to take charge of accomplishing the work in a way that meets your needs and those of your team, and our clients. The employee must be available during the "core" work hours of 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to facilitate collaboration with colleagues. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER - REMEDIATION | REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Four (4+) years of field experience.
• Six (6+) years of experience in risk based corrective action (RBCA) for petroleum storage tanks and voluntary cleanup programs in Missouri and Kansas. Experience in Illinois petroleum storage tanks and the Site Remediation Program (SRP) and Tiered Approach to Corrective Action Objectives (TACO) are a plus.
• Eight or more (8+) years project management experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, geology, engineering, or other scientific disciplines. Master’s degree preferred.
• Professional licensure (Professional Geologist, Professional Engineer, Certified Hazardous Materials Manager, etc.)
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in environmental site investigation, risk assessment, and remediation. This includes experience coordinating and executing sampling of environmental media including soil, soil gas, sediment, groundwater, surface water, and indoor air. The Senior Project Manager should be able to evaluate and interpret environmental and laboratory analytical data, geologic and hydrological data, and clearly convey conclusions and recommendations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER - REMEDIATION | WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This job operates in a professional office and periodically in a field environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. This role may require site visits, which may lead to exposure to harsh conditions such as: dust, fumes, chemicals, hazardous materials, noise, and varying weather and temperatures for long periods of time.

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER - REMEDIATION | PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

PAY RANGE

• $85,000 - $110,000 [SB1] | Annually, commensurate with experience

BENEFITS

• 3200 includes Health Savings Plan (HSA) Company Contribution with Employee Contribution
• 401k | Up to 4% Company Match

VOLUNTARY BENEFITS

• Critical Illness
• Life and AD&D

COST SAVINGS PROGRAMS

• SmithRX | Prescription Drug
• Valenz Health | Surgery and Imaging

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

• Career and Personal Development Resources and Training

AND MORE

AAP/EEO

Environmental Works provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation and training.