Senior Environmental Project Manager

Job Duties

Description

As Senior Environmental Project Manager, you will lead project teams or act as a project manager in the completion of Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), petroleum leak investigations, construction monitoring/site cleanup projects, asbestos and regulated waste assessments, and additional regulatory compliance activities. In this role you will be intimately involved and knowledgeable regarding clients, industries and completion of work deliverables.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Lead investigation and remediation projects

Prepare and/or review scope of services, budgets, schedules, and final reports ensuring Quality Assurance/Quality Control measures are achieved

Demonstrate an understanding of environmental tasks involving a high level of complexity

Instruct, train and mentor team members while serving as a resource to the department/company

Effectively manage difficult situations and confrontation both internally and externally

Participate in and facilitate meetings with project stakeholders or clients

Utilize effective written and oral communication

May serve as a project or client manager and assist with and coordinate client management activities

May assist with business development and marketing strategy

May prepare forecast of workload for assigned staff and closely monitor backlog

Qualifications

Four-year degree in geology, engineering or an environmental-related field

7+ years of relevant post education professional experience

Must have a valid driver's license and be able to operate motorized vehicles

Must have strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to multitask and work well in a team environment

Must have an in depth understanding of Phase I and Phase II ESAs (ASTM standard and corridor/transportation modified versions), petroleum leak investigations, construction monitoring/site cleanup projects, and asbestos and regulated waste assessments.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint)

Must ensure compliance with KLJ safety and quality standards

Willingness to travel on occasions and work flexible hours as needed

Additional Preferences:

Project management experience is preferred

Experience in the environmental consulting industry completing reports, documents, scope of services, assessments, and investigations.

Knowledge of Minnesota environmental regulations, including MPCA and MnDOT guidance documents.

40-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification

Minnesota Asbestos Inspector certification

Minnesota Asbestos Supervisor certification

P.G., P.E. in Minnesota and/or CHMM or ability to obtain

Previous experience using ArcGIS software

Hours and Travel

This position may require the individual to occasionally work 40+ hours per week with 70% of the time spent in the office and 30% in the field. Willingness to travel on occasion may be expected.

At KLJ, we have a vested interest in the personal, financial, and professional goals of our employees. The salary for this position is expected to range between $64,000 - $90,000. Factors that may be used to determine actual salary include education (or applicable experience), training, job location, competencies relevant to the role, and internal equity. We offer a competitive full suite benefit package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, performance bonus, 401k, employee stock ownership program and a flexible work environment that gives you options to support excelling both professionally and personally. The options available for the current year are described at www.kljeng.com/careers/benefits.

This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive or restrictive and other duties may be assigned. It is a description of the job as presently defined and is subject at any time to revision. This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, as needed.

All applicants must be authorized to work in the US, without employer-sponsorship. KLJ does not offer employment based VISAS.

KLJ will not be partnering with third-party recruiters on this position. Please review our third-party recruiting policy at www.kljeng.com/careers.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor Degree

Minimum Experience Required

7 - 20 years

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$11.41 / Hourly

Postal Code

55121

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

ENVIR003202

Job Benefits

Not specified