Assistant Environmental Manager

GAI is seeking an Assistant Environmental Manager 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. 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. 

The ideal candidate will have experience specializing in environmental contamination management and environmental compliance. The primary work responsibility will be to provide task leadership and oversight of contaminant management projects, including soil and groundwater testing and analysis, oversee the proper management and disposal of electrical oil-filled equipment and universal waste, technical report preparation and documentation, permitting, project management and coordination, scheduling, budgeting, invoicing, and quality control reviews.

Job Duties: 

• This role will include 30% field-based work and 70% office-based work.
• Develops client relationships and supports business development activities to obtain new work, primarily from existing clients as directed.
• Soil and groundwater investigation.
• Water quality sampling and analysis.
• Soil sampling and analysis.
• Environmental permitting.
• Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments.
• 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.
• 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 of the Upper-Midwest region. Driving outside of daylight hours to be expected. Travel to work sites up to 30% but varies based on evolving client needs.

Travel Requirement

• 30%, 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

• 8 - 10+ Years of Experience 

Education

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

Certification/Licensure

• Driver’s License 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

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 documents. 
• Recruiting and retaining staff. 
• Interpreting the strategy of top-level management and translating it into everyday policies. 
• Developing and implementing day-to-day routines for a team, department, group, or division. 
• Talent development: Develop Staff skills and empowering them as problem-solvers boosts innovation and productivity. 
• 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 documents.
• Recruiting and retaining staff.
• Interpreting the strategy of top-level management and translating it into everyday policies.
• Developing and implementing day-to-day routines for a team, department, group, or division.
• Talent development: Develop Staff skills and empowering them as problem-solvers boosts innovation and productivity.
• Oversee learning, coaching, and career progression.

Project and Task Management

• Beginning to show capable of managing project tasks

Management Responsibility

• Begins to manage existing client relationships; provides oversight and responsibility for preparing scopes; budgets; and schedules for specific tasks of overall projects; assists with supervision of staff to complete their assigned tasks; maintaining GAI's procedures and protocols; assisting with all aspects of financials on projects; learns financials. 
• Guidance and oversight from Project Managers and/or experts in specific environmental areas. 
• Begins or continues to manage staff with a focus on supporting career path and technical growth. 
• Monitoring employee performance. 
• Making sure that processes and procedures are in compliance with the overall organization’s guidelines. 
• Inspiring and encouraging employees to perform their best. 
• Assigning and supervising specific work tasks. 
• Allocating resources within a team, department, group, or division. 
• Reporting issues and performance to top-level management. 
• Well-being fostering: Prioritizing mental health, work-life integration and enhances retention.  
• Manager shapes day-to-day workplace experiences.

Communication Skills

• Possess effective oral and written communication skills; interacts well with other staff; clients Project Managers and various Department Managerial Staff, especially with client communications; interact with clients at regular project meetings. 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to sit.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb stairs up to 12 floors, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance.
• The employee is required to wear Personal Protective Equipment including a hard hat, safety glasses, fall protection, hearing protection, gloves, etc.
• The work environment will have both hot and cold temperatures. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Why GAI?   

GAI offers skilled professionals like you an exceptional place to work, grow, lead, and achieve. Explore an array of opportunities in locations across the U.S. and join accomplished colleagues in tackling challenging projects for a range of markets. Enjoy work location and scheduling flexibility; your choice of comprehensive, personalized benefits; a range of employee wellness programs and discounts; and more. Feel good about being part of a collaborative team that’s committed to supporting the communities we serve. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth.   

Benefits To Working at GAI Include:   

Competitive Pay & Recognition 

• Market based, competitive compensation 
• Performance driven recognition and development bonuses 

Comprehensive Health & Wellness 

• Medical, dental, and vision plans 
• Company paid short-term and long-term disability 
• Company paid life insurance 
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources 

Meaningful Work–Life Balance 

• Generous paid time off + 7 paid holidays 
• An additional floating holiday—use it for what matters to you 
• Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave 

Growth, Learning & Financial Security 

• 401(k) with company match 
• Tuition reimbursement 
• Support and rewards for professional development and certifications