Project Manager I Environmental Air Emissions Stack Testing

Summary/Objective
A Project Manager I is an exempt position. A PM1 can manage basic field test programs and is expected to perform all Project Scientist requirements. Additionally, a PM1 serves as the company’s in-field representative to interface with clients and regulatory personnel.

Essential Functions
o This position reports directly to the OM and performs the duties they are assigned
o Conduct on-site field testing – Proven competencies with wet chemistry and/or instrumental sampling methodologies through standardized written and practical exams
o Follow current standards, codes, and procedures regarding safe and effective use of equipment, maintenance programs and other policies as required
o Ensure the company is represented in a professional manner while at customer sites and in the office
o Train Project Scientists 1, 2 and 3 on field procedures, test methods, calibrations, etc., following company guidance
o Successfully adheres to the Health and Safety Program Manual and ensures that team members under supervision also comply
o Safety and DOT Compliance:
o Successfully adheres to Health and Safety Program Manual
o Follows all DOT requirements as trained to do so
o Properly uses the Electronic Logging Device (ELD)
o Responsible and held accountable in ensuring that all team members comply with safety and DOT requirements in the field and office
o Maintains good driving records with Alliance vehicles with all ELD records current
o Leads toolbox, job safety analysis, emergency action plan, and other safety meetings
o Has the ability to pick and use the proper PPE for the task at hand and ensure that team members are using it
o Interact with customers to understand specific safety issues at their jobsite

Office Responsibilities
o Maintains a clean and organized facility
o Supervise equipment packing for projects and ensure calibrations are current
o Train junior staff as needed
o Supervise/delegate tasks to keep personnel productive and follow up on task completion

Field Responsibilities
o Preparation of the test team for the scope of work prior to mobilization.

• Contact the Operations Manager or Client Account Manager (CAM) for a pre-job briefing
• Review of chain(s) of custody, templates, and sample labels
• Contact client prior to mobilization to confirm testing events and schedule
• Serves as the company’s in-field representative to interface with clients and regulatory personnel
• Completion of the Daily Activities Summary (DAS) daily
• Supervise sample collection, chain of custody, and sample shipment
• Update ATLAS with project information, including data submittal dates
• Demonstrates effective and consistent leadership of field teams
• Reviews all project preliminary data for accuracy and completeness, prior to submittal
• Familiarity with CEMs sampling system and diagnosing field issues
• Communicates and interacts with clients, regulators, and field team
• Collects and uploads required plant process data for a project
• Trains PS1s, PS2s, and PS3s their proper field duties
• Ensure quality data collection
• Review and upload data to the secure AST server each test day

Required Qualifications
o High School Diploma required
o AS or BS degree preferred (Science and Engineering related fields ideal)
o Minimum 18 months emissions testing experience
o Wet chemistry or instrumental method knowledge and equipment operation competencies
o Source Evaluation Society QI (or QSTI) in either Group 1 or 3
o The ability to read, understand, and follow test protocols
o Computer skills - Intermediate skill level of Word, Excel, Adobe, Outlook

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
o Safety First Attitude
o Excellent verbal and written communication skills
o Excellent interpersonal, counseling, and negotiation skills
o Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
o Good verbal communication skills (Internally and with Clients and Regulators).
o Professional appearance and behavior at all times
o Maintain positive attitude with ability to work well in groups
o Desire to achieve goals and grow into higher positions of leadership
o Must be able to travel (up to 80%) and maintain a valid driver’s license
o Flexibility: Must be available to work for 40 hours as well as some nights and weekends
o Leading through Vision and Values – keeps the organization’s vision and values at the forefront of decision making and actions. Models value both good and bad times
o Customer Focus – skilled at establishing and maintaining effective custom