Due Diligence​/Project Scientist

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Job Title

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Category

Scientific

Job Description

Position Overview

This Project Scientist position requires planning, managing, preparing and overseeing Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) and other due diligence activities including office and field tasks. This position can also include project management for traditional site assessment and investigation projects. Initial primary duties will focus on Phase I ESAs. Collaboration with Senior Project Managers and Principals will be required to service clients and complete projects on time and on budget.

The candidate is expected to have demonstrated ability to lead and train others to work on Phase I ESA/due diligence projects in a collaborative environment.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in biological/environmental sciences, engineering discipline or related technical program.
• 4-8 years of relevant experience in the environmental industry with demonstrated progression in task management.
• Substantial experience in conducting Phase I ESAs.
• Able to independently identify Recognized Environmental Conditions.
• Understanding of environmental regulations (relevant to due diligence projects) related to hazardous and solid waste; pollution prevention, waste minimization; spill response; stormwater; wastewater; drinking water; air quality; underground and above ground storage tanks.
• Understanding of Toxic Substance Control Act (asbestos, lead based paint, PCBs and radon).
• Understanding of codes and standards (including recent ASTM update) as they pertain to environmental investigation and due diligence projects.
• Ability to lead subcontractors, coworkers, and other professionals in task management capacity to complete due diligence project scopes on time and on budget.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with technical writing experience.
• Use of a personal vehicle and valid driver’s license is required to travel to project sites.

Preferred

• Experience with Microsoft suite, databases, and GIS preferred.
• 40 hour HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response) training per 29 CFR .
• Experience with asbestos, lead based paint, PCBs, radon or mold in the built environment.
• Experience with field characterization.
• Field and office management of soil, soil vapor, and groundwater sampling; and health and safety monitoring.
• For NJ location(s):
  Experience conducting NJ Preliminary Assessments (PAs) and managing environmental investigations in accordance with current NJDEP Site Remediation Regulations and Technical Guidance.
• Field Coordination and Management:
  • Set up field activities and protocols related to Phase I ESA/due diligence projects.
  • Conduct Phase I ESA site reconnaissance/visits.
  • 30% - 50% fieldwork.
• Technical Data Review and Report Preparation:
  • Coordinate the collection and review of project data, including the reduction of field data to evaluate and determine project requirements and future client needs.
  • Primary author for Phase I ESA reports for Principal review that appropriately documents findings, identifies RECs, and provides recommendations and meet project deadlines.
• Project Management:
  • Prepare cost proposals.
  • Ensure that individual task schedules, budgets, and client invoicing are monitored and reviewed in compliance with Company standards and client requirements to complete project work.
• Staff Mentoring and Training:
  • Participate in the development of junior staff and work with senior management to continue to grow as a consultant and leader of the firm.

Physical Demands/Work Environment Conditions

This position works in the field as well as the office environment. In the field, candidate will be working independently or leading a larger team at exterior project sites (i.e., industrial/brownfield facilities, monitoring wells, treatment systems, construction projects) to perform sample collection, recording of operational/meter parameters, and oversight of subcontractors (e.g., drillers, heavy equipment operators, truckers). These field…