Environmental Senior Project Geologist

Description

The Environmental Senior Project Geologist is a technical professional and leader responsible for the systematic and consistent execution of projects including the supervision and management of clients, people, processes, and resources for the mutual success of our Clients, Department, and Company. Responsibilities include coordination, communication, and enforcement of Company and Department processes, procedures, and standards and the promotion of Company culture and core values. 

This position provides support through review of Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessment reports, participation in design, implementation and reporting for assessment and remediation projects and other related environmental projects. These individuals also assist in the performance of field work and literature review work for geologic and hydrogeologic characterization of sites for environmental, water supply, solid waste, and waste application sites. 

Duties and Responsibilities

Project, Client, and Team Management 

• Assign, direct, and manage project, staff, and technician level employees to complete: 
• Environmental monitoring, including the collection of soil, soil vapor, surface water, sediment, groundwater, and waste material samples.  
• Environmental surveys pertaining to health and environmental hazards and emergency response activities. 
• Oversee installation of test pits, soil borings, soil gas probes, monitoring wells, or excavation work.  
• Conduct field tests in accordance with company SOPs. 
• Provide necessary training to project, staff, and technical level employees.  
• Work with project and senior staff to develop an understanding of a project’s scope of work, schedule, and budget.  
• Communicate with site supervisors and contacts to schedule work activities. 
• Coordinate and negotiate with regulatory agencies. 
• Coordinate resource needs with Team members and other Departments 
• Forecast workload and address gaps or excessive workloads 
• Manage projects, oversee, and delegate tasks, and engage in design of projects 
• Schedule and lead project meetings 
• Prepare draft agreements including scope, schedule, fees, and terms and conditions for review by supervisor. 
• Manage deliverables and project responsibilities within scope, budget, and schedule, reviewing technical documents and reports for completeness and accuracy. 
• Responsible for the financial performance of projects and proactively address changes in scope, billing processes, schedules, and any settlements 
• Follow Accounting and Department procedures for invoicing and collections 
• Communicate regularly with supervisor of any significant challenge, deviation from procedures and metrics, or incidents that occurs on projects 

Technical and Practice Leadership 

• Perform related environmental field work as needed. 
• Prepare drafts of written reports, proposals, tables of data, CAD drawings, boring logs, and sampling forms for review by Project Manager. 
• Responsible and accountable for coordination, input, and enforcement of all technical aspects and policies of the Department and Company  
• Analyze complex technical problems and devise new or improved techniques, approaches, and alternative solutions 
• Provide quality control/quality assurance consistent with Company and Department standards and the requirements of our clients and regulatory agencies 
• Use current technology as much as practicable to complete projects 

Personnel Leadership 

• Lead, supervise, and monitor Team Members to achieve the goals and strategies for the Department  
• Lead and/or participate in mentoring, career path planning and development (including training plans), performance plans, mentoring, and resource sharing for all supervised Team Members 
• Implement effective communication, performance management, as well as identify strategic skills needed to achieve Company, Department, Team, and project goals. 
• Participate in Department/Company recruitment efforts and building your Team as directed 
• Foster a positive environment; engage in Company, Department, and Team meetings routinely, team building efforts, and community involvement 
• Report and assist HR and supervisor in the resolution of personnel issues 

Client and Business Development 

• Responsible for cultivation of existing relationships including periodic client meetings, proposal, and budget development, and obtaining feedback in conjunction with Marketing and Department personnel as required 
• Seek opportunities for cross-selling to enhance and expand our existing client relationships during and after projects 
• Assist in strategic pu