Job Title: Environmental Project Manager
Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt, Salaried
Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000 per year
Reports to: Environmental Practice Lead
Closing Date: Open until filled
Location: Portland or Corvallis. Flexible/hybrid work schedule
GSI Water Solutions, Inc. (GSI), is an employee-owned hydrogeologic and environmental consulting firm headquartered in Portland, Oregon. As hydrogeologists, engineers, environmental scientists, and water experts, we focus on helping our clients protect our shared natural resources. We help develop and manage environmental resources and ensure the long-term sustainability and reliability of this invaluable resource. As an example, we have long been a champion of using aquifer storage and recovery technologies to save water for drought conditions and provide environmental benefits to fish and streams which may be impacted by development and climate change.
We are currently seeking a skilled geologist or environmental engineer with experience in environmental clean-up to work in our Portland or Corvallis office. This is a mid-level professional position that will be responsible for managing tasks in support of large-scale remediation projects. We are actively seeking out applicants with strong technical, project management, and writing skills.
In this role you will:
- Coordinate with senior-level staff to manage multiple projects while simultaneously overseeing budgeting, performance, billing, and schedules
- Manage the assessment and remedial design phases of projects, including review of engineering and environmental data to develop and design remedial approaches
- Develop clear and defensible conceptual site models (CSMs) for complex sites that include upland and contaminated sediments.
- Mentor junior staff members in sediment investigation and remediation techniques.
- Communicate regularly with clients, regulators, and management
- Lead field teams during large data collection efforts
- Prepare work plans, technical reports, and presentations
Work Environment and Physical Demands
This job is conducted largely in a professional office environment with occasional field efforts. The role requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and copiers. Field efforts may require lifting up to 40 pounds. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Travel and Field Work
Project areas are generally local or within approximately a two hour drive (Oregon and Washington). Some travel to project sites will be required. Approximately 10-15 percent of work time will be spent traveling and working in the field and/or to project/client meetings.
Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations
- Oregon RG or PE (or ability to obtain license via reciprocity) is preferred
- 40-hr OSHA HAZWOPER certification (Renewal training course and hours in class paid by GSI)
- BS or MS degree in geology, engineering or environmental science (MS preferred)
- 7+ years of environmental project experience.
- Experience working within the CERCLA and RCRA regulatory frameworks
- Experience working on Oregon DEQ and/or Washington DOE cleanup sites strongly desired
- Experience preparing work plans, technical reports, and managing project budgets
- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualifications:
- BS or MS degree in geology, engineering or environmental science (MS preferred)
- 7+ years of environmental project experience.
Valued Education and Experience:
- Experience working within the CERCLA and RCRA regulatory frameworks
- Experience working on Oregon DEQ and/or Washington DOE cleanup sites strongly desired
- Experience preparing work plans, technical reports, and managing project budgets
Success Factors
- Strong technical knowledge
- Possess excellent communication, organizational, and report-writing skills
- Have the ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Have a desire to mentor junior staff
Benefits
- Employee-Owned company through Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Highly competitive medical, dental, vision insurance plans for employees and their families with alternative care coverage included in medical plans.
- Employer paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
- A minimum of 5 weeks of paid time off (pro-rated the first year to reflect start date.)
- 401k with employer match
- Potential for annual bonus based on company performance.
- Access to medical and dependent-care flexible spending accounts
- Cell phone stipend to assist with the cost of using a personal cell phone for business purposes
- Reimbursement for professional registrations and renewals
- Paid time off for certification and licensing exams
- Paid memberships in professional organizations
- Paid attendance at professional conferences in support of career development
- Flexible/hybrid work schedules
About GSI
GSI is a specialized groundwater, environmental, and water resources consulting firm with offices in Oregon, Washington, and California. At GSI, we take pride in being a company that treats its employees with respect and fairness and strives for all team members to feel they belong, have valuable insights, and can grow with us. We value work-life balance and are open to flexible work and scheduling arrangements.
We also support environmental justice, green practices, and carbon footprint reduction. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
We participate in E-Verify and support immigrant and employee rights. Please see the following links for more details.
https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf
https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RighttoWorkPoster.pdf
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