Environmental Project Manager
Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc. · Morrisville, NC
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- Full-time
- $95,000 / year
- Morrisville, NC
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Environmental Project Manager
Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc. · Morrisville, NC
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Job highlights
- Manage environmental remediation projects across NC/SC.
- Oversee technical staff and project deliverables.
- Handle client interactions and project finances.
- Apply expert technical knowledge in remediation.
- Ensure regulatory compliance and client satisfaction.
About the role
Environmental Project Manager
Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc. (GES) is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support fieldwork and environmental remediation project activities in North and South Carolina. We are an industry leader with a reputation for excellence in providing environmental consulting, engineering, compliance, and technical field services to clients in diverse market sectors. Applicants based in the greater Raleigh, NC and Columbia, SC areas are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Oversees a portfolio of diverse environmental projects with varied local, state (NC/SC) and federal regulatory drivers.
- Supervises technical staff in order to complete deliverables including resource schedules, reports, technical memorandums, and proposals.
- Independently manages client interaction, project-level financial budgets, and resource allocation.
- Provides motivated project oversight and direction with expert technical input on complex projects.
- Reviews and/or drafts technical reports with a focus on quality and meeting client and regulatory objectives.
- Evaluates subsurface characteristics for soil, soil vapor, and groundwater remediation projects.
- Understands remedial systems and remedial applications under directives by a Professional Engineer.
- Prepares regulatory strategies for client advocacy and in anticipation of regulatory submittments and negotiations.
- Works collegially and communicates effectively with internal teams and business development leads to ensure functional and consistent client service.
- Conducts performance reviews for direct reports.
- Leads frequent team meetings to review current and future projects, discuss project and/or employee issues, and staff workloads.
- Holds a Bachelor's or Master's degree in geology, environmental science, or a similar scientific major.
Skills And Requirements
- 5-10+ years of related experience, including investigation, reporting, remediation, and management of remedial sites/projects and petroleum sites in NC or SC.
- Working knowledge and application of North Carolina or South Carolina environmental regulations are required.
- Experience with state UST reimbursement programs preferred.
- Environmental due diligence (Phase I ESA) experience is a plus.
- Technical report writing, client interaction, and supervision experience is a must.
- Authors site work plans, reports, and proposals for more complex scopes of work, including comprehensive site characterizations and remedial action plans.
- Must be able to demonstrate prior managerial experience (client, financial, and personnel management).
- Must possess excellent communication skills, work product quality, teamwork, organizational skills, technical writing, and client service skills.
- Professional certification(s) are a plus.
- Business development leads are a plus.
Benefits
Our comprehensive benefits program includes: Hybrid workforce, medical, dental, vision, prescription, 401k, FSA, STD, LTD, New Parent Leave, 529 CollegeBound Fund, Tuition Assistance, Bonus Plan, and more.
Diversity and Inclusion
Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc. (GES) believes that diversity and inclusion among our staff is critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. At GES, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law.
Key skills/competency
- Environmental Project Management
- Environmental Consulting
- Environmental Remediation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Site Characterization
- Technical Report Writing
- Client Relationship Management
- Staff Supervision
- Budget Management
- North Carolina Environmental Regulations
- South Carolina Environmental Regulations
Skills & topics
- Environmental Project Manager
- Environmental Consulting
- Environmental Remediation
- Project Management
- Geology
- Environmental Science
- NC Regulations
- SC Regulations
- Site Characterization
- Technical Reporting
- Client Management
- Staff Supervision
- Budget Management
- Raleigh
- Columbia
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 5-10+ years of experience in environmental investigation, reporting, remediation, and management, specifically in NC or SC. Emphasize your client, financial, and personnel management skills.
- Showcase regulatory knowledge: Clearly state your working knowledge of North Carolina or South Carolina environmental regulations and any experience with UST reimbursement programs or Phase I ESAs.
- Demonstrate technical writing and leadership: Provide examples of your ability to author complex site work plans, reports, and proposals, and detail your experience supervising technical staff and leading team meetings.
- Quantify achievements: Wherever possible, use numbers to demonstrate your success in managing project budgets, client relationships, and project outcomes.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss specific environmental remediation projects you've managed, your approach to regulatory strategy, and how you ensure client satisfaction.
Technical preparation
Master environmental regulations for NC and SC.,Practice subsurface characteristic evaluations.,Develop technical reports and work plans.,Understand diverse remedial systems and applications.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex environmental project you managed.,How do you handle client communication and issues?,Explain your approach to supervising technical staff.,How do you balance project budgets and timelines?
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Frequently asked questions
- What specific environmental regulations in North and South Carolina are most important for an Environmental Project Manager at GES?
- For the Environmental Project Manager role at GES, a strong working knowledge of North Carolina and South Carolina environmental regulations is required. This includes understanding regulations related to site investigations, soil and groundwater remediation, and compliance with state UST (Underground Storage Tank) reimbursement programs. Familiarity with federal environmental laws is also beneficial, as projects often have multiple regulatory drivers.
- How does GES support professional development for its Environmental Project Managers?
- GES supports professional development through a comprehensive benefits program that includes tuition assistance. While specific mentorship programs aren't detailed, the role involves leading team meetings and conducting performance reviews, suggesting opportunities for growth and learning from experienced colleagues. Professional certifications are also considered a plus, indicating the company values continuous learning.
- What is the typical project scope for an Environmental Project Manager at Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc.?
- The Environmental Project Manager at GES oversees a diverse portfolio of environmental projects, including fieldwork and remediation activities. This involves evaluating subsurface characteristics for soil, vapor, and groundwater remediation, developing regulatory strategies, and authoring site work plans, reports, and proposals for complex scopes of work. Projects often involve varied local, state (NC/SC), and federal regulatory drivers.
- Can an Environmental Project Manager at GES work remotely or is it an on-site role?
- The job description mentions a 'Hybrid workforce' as part of the benefits program, suggesting that this Environmental Project Manager role offers a flexible work arrangement. While fieldwork is a component of the job, a hybrid model indicates opportunities for remote work alongside on-site responsibilities.
- What kind of experience is most valued for the Environmental Project Manager position at GES?
- GES highly values candidates with 5-10+ years of related experience, particularly in investigation, reporting, remediation, and management of remedial and petroleum sites in North or South Carolina. Demonstrated experience in technical report writing, client interaction, staff supervision, and managing project financials and personnel is crucial. A proven track record of maintaining long-term client relationships due to client satisfaction is also a key factor.
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