Senior Project Associate - Economic & Brownfield Development

Position: Senior Project Associate - Economic Incentives & Brownfield Development
Senior Project Associate

Environmental Due Diligence and Remediation (EDR) - Economic Incentives Department (EID)
Berkley, MI

Are you ready to grow your career and contribute to the smooth, effective operations of our team? If you're passionate about delivering high-quality environmental solutions, navigating challenging Brownfield, redevelopment, and demolition sites, and making a meaningful impact in the consulting industry, we'd love to hear from you!

Pinchin makes buildings and environments better. We are a multidisciplinary engineering and consulting firm with offices across North America. Our teams bring together expertise in environmental services, compliance, building science and resiliency, occupational health and safety, sustainability, and engineering. We help clients create safe, healthy, and higher performing places through solutions that reflect innovation, care, and deep technical insight.

At Pinchin, we empower our people to uphold unwavering principles and work with purpose to create better outcomes for our clients, communities, and environments.

Pinchin is seeking a Senior Project Associate to join our Economics Incentives Department (EID) team in Berkley, MI. The role reports to the Director of Operations.

Economics Incentives Department Team Overview

The Economics Incentive Department focuses on designing, evaluating, and managing financial incentives that support the organization's strategic goals. These incentives are typically used to drive economic development, influence behavior, or support investment decisions-either internally or with external partners. Together, we create safer environments, guide responsible development, and contribute to healthier communities.

Your Impact as a Senior Project Associate

• Analysis and preparation of applications for brownfield and economic incentives for development projects primarily in Michigan, including management of Local Brownfield Plans and Act 381 Work Plans, tax abatements, State of Michigan (Michigan Economic Growth Corporation and Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy) grant and loan programs, etc.
• Preparation and support in building project proformas in the state required format, incorporating the incentive programs being pursued.
• Writing and managing of Federal EPA Brownfield Program Grants (i.e. Assessment, Cleanup, and Revolving Loan Funds).
• Global project management and oversight of multiple projects. This includes the management of external communication with related stakeholders (clients, municipalities, quasi-governmental agencies, local community groups, etc.) as well as internal communication with project managers across multiple department service lines.
• Project presentation/public speaking at virtual and in-person public meetings.
• Business development activities; including representing the company at conferences, training events, or other networking functions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Disclaimer

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of Pinchin, LLC.

What You'll Bring to Pinchin

The right candidate brings a mix of technical ability, curiosity, accountability, and a genuine interest in creating better outcomes for clients, communities, and the environment. You value collaboration, learning, and respectful teamwork.

• Bachelor's degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in the duties listed above, or advanced degree.
• Moderate to strong understanding of due care and additional response activities required in association with redevelopment projects.
• Understanding of Environmental Due Diligence reports, specifically Phase I ESAs and Phase II ESA/BEAs is preferred.
• Ability to smoothly handle client/customer interactions in a fast-paced, deadline driven, work environment.
• Strong problem solving and organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage multiple projects with a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, and the ability to pass a company physical.

For Current Employees

Current employees are encouraged to speak with their HR Advisor for information on the application process.

Compensation and Assessment

Pay ranges are listed as required by law. Final compensation reflects each candidate's education, experience, qualifications, and work location.

As part of our recruitment process, we use AI technology to support a fair and consistent evaluation of all applicants.

What makes Pinchin different?

We offer competitive salaries and great benefits. What sets Pinchin apart is our commitment to people and purpose. You will join a team that values curiosity, integrity, and learning. You will grow alongside…