Assistant Environmental Manager

GAI is seeking an environmental professional with 8-10 years of experience to join our talented and energetic team. We are looking for a motivated person 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 40% field-based work and 60% office-based work.
• Provides technical services including environmental field studies 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.
• Weekly travel to varied job locations will be common. Overnight stays are likely. Travel is expected to be necessary throughout the year and will encounter yearly seasonal conditions typical to the Upper-Midwest region. Driving outside of daylight hours to be expected. Travel to work sites up to 40% but 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
• Certified Soil Erosion Inspector
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

Travel Requirement

• 30-40%. It is anticipated that the frequency of travel will be greater during the growing season, and will likely average 35-40%. Travel nationally may be required.

General Characteristics

• Assisting the Project Manager as needed on aspects of the project; well-rounded in aspects of consulting and the industry. 
• 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

• 10+ Years of Experience 

Education

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

Technical Responsibilities

• Beginning to provide oversight of task managers' tasks; Coordination of project tasks; Reviews project documents; Agency and subconsultant interface; Adjust project plan as changes are made. 
• Working knowledge of project contract docum