Environmental Project Manager - Brownfield

We are currently hiring an Environmental Project Manager in our Environmental Investigation & Remediation Group in our Ballston Spa, NY office.

The Investigation & Remediation Group at LaBella provides a full range of environmental due diligence services from initial assessment to remediation. The successful candidate must have a minimum of five years project management experience with New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) programs including but not limited to the Brownfield Cleanup Program and Spills program. Experience managing assignments under state-agency contracts (i.e., NYSDEC, New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), the Office of General Services (OGS)), and/or assignments with United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) oversight or funding is preferred.

The Project Manager will manage existing clients and projects; network, market, and cross-sell; and, help train and mentor junior staff. This is an opportunity for a smart and talented professional to perform in a role with enormous upside potential as part of a growing company.

Duties:

·        Managing scope, schedule, budget and invoicing for tasks including site investigations, tank closures, site remediation, well installation, well abandonment, and other field work.

·        Oversees staff working on projects to ensure work is done correctly and within budget.

·        Client and regulatory correspondence.

·        Technical report preparation and review.

·        Preparing cost estimates and proposals.

·        Working effectively with project teams, clients, and all other stakeholders.

·        Coordinating work schedules with LaBella staff and subcontractors.

·        Initiating business development activities including attending conferences, client events, business lunches, etc.

·        Coordinates with corporate and project-level safety and quality management staff to ensure all projects are conducted in accordance with applicable safety and quality standards.

·        May require limited travel for field visits.

·        MS Office suite experience.

Requirements

• Passion for brownfield redevelopment and mentoring/leadership development of junior staff.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Engineering or closely related field.
• Professional Engineer or Geologist License preferred.
• Ten (10) to twenty (20) years of progressively responsible experience, with a minimum of five (5) years project management experience involving NYCRR Part 375 regulations.
• Proven Project Management skills.
• Experience managing Phase II Environmental Site Assessments and projects in the NYSDEC Brownfield Cleanup Program.
• Ability to perform assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work as part of a fast-paced team.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage workload on multiple projects and deliver projects on time.
• 40 Hour HAZWOPER certification and up to date annual refresher.

Salary Range: $95,000 - $120,000 per year

The specific salary offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location.

Benefits

Body, mind, and wallet—LaBella’s benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below.

• Flexible Work Schedule
• Health/Dental Insurance
• 401k Plan with Employer Match
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Leadership Development Program
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• Wellness Program
• Team Building Events
• Community Service Events