Project Manager

Job Overview:

APTIM is seeking a full time Project Manager for our Louisiana region with experience in the development, implementation, and management, of environmental site investigations and remedial actions at retail petroleum facilities and U.S. EPA Brownfields Program. The successful candidate will possess at least six to eight years' experience participating in various scopes associated with environmental site assessment, monitoring, and technical report preparation, demonstrate a willingness to contribute to a collaborative team environment.

Experience may include but is not limited to: Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) Underground Storage Tank Closure Assessment Regulations, working knowledge of the Louisiana Motor Fuels Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund, Louisiana Brownfield program, Bid preparation for installation of environmental soil borings and monitoring wells, analysis of soil and groundwater samples laboratory results for recommending path forward, working knowledge of Federal, and other State, and local environmental regulations and programs. This position requires the ability to solicit contractor bids, schedule and guide field staff, prepare work orders and proposals, desktop analysis and reporting, and application of knowledge and skills to a wide range of standard and nonstandard situations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides technical support to clients in a variety of work scopes including but not limited to: environmental site characterization, monitoring, permitting, regulatory reporting, Phase I and Phase II due diligence, and residential and commercial construction.
• Develop project plans, including scope, timeline, budget, and resource allocation.
• Define project objectives, deliverables, and success criteria through coordination and collaboration with stakeholders to ensure project goals are met.
• Monitor project progress and identify any risks or issues that may impact timelines or deliverables.
• Assist in application for inclusion on the Louisiana UST Response Action Contractors (RAC) list.
• Assist in the preparation of bids and proposals for new environmental projects solicitation in Louisiana.
• Implement effective project management methodologies and best practices.
• Manage project documentation, including requirements, specifications, and change order requests.
• Provide leadership and guidance to project team members.
• Supervises daily activities of project personnel including technical and administrative support and ensures that deliverables are produced on schedule and within budget.
• Adheres to established health and safety policies and procedures and executes work in a safe and conscientious manner.
• Manage Petroleum Storage Tank Closure Assessments and Phase II Environmental Site Investigations in accordance with ASTM Standards, State and Local standards, and client requirements.
• Supports environmental permitting and permit compliance projects.
• Represents the company to clients and maintains client relationships.
• Drafts technical documents for regulatory agencies and private clients.
• Understands technical concepts, evaluation results, plans, reports, and ensures conformance to applicable technical standards as well as company policies and procedures.
• Manages own schedule and balances multiple priorities to meet project targets and deadlines.
• Understands relationships between work processes and the business
• Utilizes best practices and knowledge of internal and external business systems to improve products or services as a collaborative member of the APTIM team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Engineering/Science, Biology, Hydrology, or related field required.
• Specialty in Hazardous Material Cleanup and removal/Site Remediation.
• Professional Geologist/Engineering License in the state of Louisiana preferred but not required.
• Must have 6 to 8 years of applicable experience.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Listens and communicates technical subjects to both technical and nontechnical audiences, flexes style to suit the needs of the audience.
• Foster a spirit of teamwork and unity among department members that allows for disagreement over ideas, conflict and expeditious conflict resolution, and the appreciation of diversity as well as cohesiveness, support, and working effectively together to enable each employee and the department to succeed. Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather.
• Current HAZWOPER certification preferred.
• Experience working in Louisiana geologic environments.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, scientific computer programs, and groundwater modeling preferred.

About APTIM

APTIM enhances the quality of the environment, wellbeing of people, resilience of communities, and opportunity for employees to make a difference, not just a living. A leading professional solutions firm, we specialize in environmental, sustainability, resilience, and infrastructure solutions. Our team of experts provide these integrated solutions for forward-thinking government agencies, commercial and industrial clients, and energy customers. Together, we create sustainable and resilient communities for all.

What you can expect from APTIM:

• Work that is worthy of your time and talent
• Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
• Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities
• A voice in making our company better
• Investment into your personal and professional development

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range for this position is $100,000 - $115,000 salary. Compensation depends on several factors including: experience, education, key skills, geographic location of the position, client requirements, external market competitiveness, and internal equity among other employees within APTIM.

Employee Benefits

APTIM Environmental & Infrastructure llc, is committed to providing an extensive range of benefits that protect and promote the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families through the APTIM Benefits Marketplace https://aptim.makeityoursource.com/.

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance: Through the marketplace, our employees can choose benefits from five metallic levels and several carriers to find the right benefits that work for them in their location.
• Company paid and optional Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law)
• 401(k) APTIM offers three 401k plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP). The specific plan you are eligible for depends on the business unit you are in. The details of the largest plan are found here:
• APTIM 401(k) Guide
• APTIM - Helpful Documents

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