Senior Project Scientist

Trileaf Corporation; Kansas City (MO); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

401k with company match

Disability & Life Insurance – 100% EMP

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Job summary

Trileaf Corporation is seeking a Senior Project Scientist to conduct field and office-based environmental and property due diligence on commercial real estate projects, including Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, Property Condition Assessments, and asbestos/lead sampling.

The role involves collecting and analyzing site data, performing field sampling, and drafting technical reports under senior staff guidance. Remote work is available with travel to project sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Biology, Environmental Science, Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field.
• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Travel to project locations to take notes and photos (typically 1 day per week).
• Conduct interviews with site contacts, regulators, and stakeholders in person, by phone, and by email.
• Order and analyze government database records related to environmental conditions.
• Draft standardized reports synthesizing findings from field work and regulatory research.
• Perform QA/QC on deliverables to satisfy management and clients.
• Maintain accurate field notes and project files.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Verbal and written communication

Office software proficiency

Multitasking

Phase I/II Assessments

Understanding of building systems

HAZWOPER 40-hour

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field

3+ years of relevant experience

Job description

Company

Trileaf Corporation is a nationwide environmental, architecture, and engineering consulting firm that assists clients with environmental due diligence, regulatory compliance, and engineering & architectural design. Trileaf serves the wireless communications, real estate, and financial industries from its headquarters in St. Louis, MO and many branch offices throughout the U.S.

Position Summary

The Senior Project Scientist conducts field and office-based environmental and property due diligence on commercial real estate projects, including Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, Property Condition Assessments, Property Capital Needs Reports, and asbestos and lead-based paint sampling. This role collects and analyzes site data, performs field sampling, and drafts technical reports under the guidance of senior staff.

Location

Remote

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Travel to project locations to take detailed notes and photographs of sites (typically 1 day per week)
• Experience working with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, REITs, and/or insurance companies
• Conduct interviews with site contacts, regulators, and other stakeholders in person, by phone, and by email
• Order and analyze government database records related to environmental conditions
• Perform regulatory agency file reviews
• Review local, state and federal databases
• Review of subcontractor reports for accuracy of scope of work for submission to regulatory agencies
• Draft standardized reports synthesizing findings from field work, interviews, and historical/regulatory research
• Perform quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) on deliverables to the satisfaction of management and clients
• Complete requested revisions and submit final reports within pre-established timelines
• Compare analytical contaminant data to applicable federal, state, and local regulatory standards
• Maintain accurate field notes, documentation, and project files in accordance with company standards
• Train new hires and provide ongoing cross-training to other Project Scientists on field methodologies, sampling protocols, and technical reporting standards, ensuring consistency and quality across project teams
• Comply with all site-specific and company health and safety protocols

Required Skills & Abilities

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to work-product quality
• Strong work ethic and ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including report writing
• Good computer skills, including proficiency with standard office and reporting software
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet established deadlines
• Phase I/II Assessments
• In-depth understanding of building systems
• 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification

Preferred Experience

• Licensed Asbestos Inspector
• Property Condition Assessments (ASTM E2018)
• Transaction Screen Assessments (ASTM E1528)
• Record Search with Risk Assessments (SBA SOP 50 10 6)
• Environmental Professional (EP)

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Biology, Environmental Science, Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field
• 3+ years of relevant experience

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid driver's license required

Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl on uneven outdoor terrain, construction sites, and industrial/commercial properties
• Frequently required to sit for extended periods while driving, drafting reports, or reviewing records
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. regularly and up to 50 lbs. occasionally (e.g., sampling equipment, coolers, field gear)
• Ability to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate field equipment, sampling tools, cameras, and computers
• Sufficient visual acuity to read maps, historical records, small print, and computer screens, and to identify site conditions and hazards
• Ability to hear and respond to verbal instructions and safety warnings in field environments
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators, safety glasses, hard hats, and steel-toed boots, as required by site conditions
• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and uneven or hazardous terrain

Work Environment and Travel

• This is a remote/in-office, field-based position; work is performed at client sites, in vehicles while traveling, and from a home office for report writing and administrative tasks
• Regular travel to project sites is required, typically 1 but potentially up to 4 days per week
• Occasional overnight or multi-day travel, generally not exceeding 3 consecutive days
• Work may occasionally be performed at active construction sites, industrial facilities, or properties with environmental contamination
• Work may be performed in remote locations

Potential Hazards

• May involve entering older or previously occupied buildings or sites with asbestos-containing materials, lead-based paint, mold, poor indoor air quality, or hazardous/petroleum materials
• Appropriate PPE, air monitoring, and site-specific safety protocols are used to manage these exposures; additional certification (e.g., 40-Hour HAZWOPER) is required for higher-hazard site work

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401k with company match
• Short-term disability, Long-term disability & Life Insurance – 100% Employer paid
• 3 weeks of PTO per year
• 8 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday

The listed salary range for this position is an expected range. The actual offer will be at the company's sole discretion and determined by relevant business considerations, including the final candidate's qualifications, years of experience, skillset, geographic location, and current market data.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check, including criminal history, education verification, employment verification and drug test. This may also include credit and motor vehicle record checks depending on the position.

Trileaf Corporation is an Equal Opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disorder, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.