Senior Environmental Manager 1

GAI is seeking a Senior Environmental Manager 1 to join our team to build our business with sales, project management, and technical expertise. Excellent communication and organizational skills are required. Hybrid or remote arrangements will be considered. 

The primary work responsibility will be to manage and provide technical services for environmental resources on energy projects including wetland field reviews, rare species surveys and monitoring, stormwater compliance monitoring, and environmental permitting. Technical report preparation and documentation, permitting, project management and coordination, scheduling, budgeting, invoicing, and quality control reviews are included in the job responsibilities. 

This position will either manage such projects or work under the direction of a Project Manager. This position will also coordinate with clients and regulatory agencies, assist in the delivery of projects from inception to completion, and ensure that they are delivered on time, on budget, and of high quality. 

Job Duties: 

• This role will include approximately 15% travel 85% office-based work.
• Provides technical services including oversight for wetland and stream delineations, endangered species, and invasive species; sediment and erosion control planning; environmental permitting (local, state, and federal); and construction inspection and erosion control monitoring.
• Provides project or task management for all aspects of the project life cycle: planning, scope definition, execution, and delivery.
• Tracks progress toward milestones, budgetary guidelines, or other performance indicators.
• Selects, negotiates with, and oversees project activities of external subconsultants or vendors.
• Develops client relationships and supports business development activities to obtain new work, primarily from existing clients as directed.
• May supervise staff and provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to direct reports or task managers as appropriate.
• Performs work under minimal supervision. Handles complex issues and problems and refers complex issues to higher-level staff.
• Monthly travel to varied job locations may occur, including overnight stays. Travel varies based on evolving client needs.

Requirements 

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Geology, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field from an accredited college or university.
• A current valid state-issued driver's license is required.
• Relevant professional license or certification in an applicable technical discipline is required (PE, PLS, PG, RLA, etc.)
• Preferred technical certifications include:
• 40-hour Hazardous Site Safety Training 29 CFR 1910.120
• Wetland Delineation Training Course
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

Travel Requirement

• 10-20%. Travel nationally may be required.

General Characteristics

• Become well-rounded with aspects of consulting, industry standards, and Company protocols. Position requires a strong emphasis on client development; participation in professional societies and industry associations is preferred. 
• Coming up with ideas to improve productivity of a specific team, department, group, or division. 
• Strategic thinking and alignment: Manager must understand broader organizational strategies and goals to effectively guide direct reports' efforts. 
• Change leadership: Manager plays an important role enacting top-level changes across operational divisions as supporters of change. 

Minimum Years of Experience

• 16+ Years of Experience 

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Sciences or similar field of study

Technical Responsibilities

• Continues to show progress in oversight and coordination of project tasks; Available to junior staff for guidance; Provides opportunities to junior staff for becoming familiar with task management and financials; Working knowledge of project contract documents. 
• Recruiting and retaining staff. 
• Interpreting the strategy of top-level management and translating it into everyday policies. 
• Developing and implementing day-to-day routines for a team, department, group, or division. 
• Talent development: Develop Staff skills and empowering them as problem-solvers boosts innovation and productivity. 
• Oversee learning, coaching, and career progression.

Project and Task Management

• Capable of managing project tasks. 

Management Responsibility