Senior Brownfields Specialist

Join Ayres Associates as a Senior Brownfields Specialist
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Ayres is a premier brownfield services provider working across the nation. We bring together environmental, design, economic development, planning, grant specialists and more to help communities redevelop key properties, remove environmental concerns, and reintegrate them into beneficial reuse.

• Assist with management of clients and the growth of brownfield service offerings throughout the U.S.
• Schedule and monitor project work and deliverables to ensure successful completion and positive financial performance.
• Coordinate a diverse group of individuals to complete environmental assessment and redevelopment plans for properties.
• Attend meetings, conduct project and client research, and manage client-related activities.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies to ensure successful project execution and deliverables.
• Work with project teams to delegate assignments and develop project deliverables.
  
  Maintain accurate project documentation, reports, contracts, and permits.
• Collaborate with Urban Planners, Economic Development Professionals, Landscape Architects, Environmental Engineers, Transportation Engineers, and Water Resource Engineers.

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental or geological engineering, environmental science, geology, planning, project management, economic development, or design.
• Minimum of eight years of relevant brownfield consulting experience nationwide.
• Willingness for limited travel, including occasional overnight stays, in and out of state.
• Ability to work with and manage subcontractors and vendors in accordance with Federal and State regulations.
• Ability to manage and follow strict health and safety requirements on each project site.
• Understanding of environmental site assessments, redevelopment planning, and environmental cleanup.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

• Self‑motivated, team‑oriented individual with superior written and verbal skills.
• In‑depth understanding of local, state, and federal regulations (EPA Brownfield) and how they apply to specific industries and facilities.
• Experience delegating, utilizing, and coaching junior staff effectively.
• Strong communication with clients, regulators, and stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and teams across multiple offices.
• Capability to complete brownfield deliverables such as Phase I/II environmental site assessments, cleanup planning, work plans, economic strategies, zoning reviews, feasibility studies, design plans, etc.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability and life insurance.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401(k) with company match.
• PTO, paid holidays including two floating holidays, and a flexible work schedule.
• Professional development opportunities.

Salary range: $80000 - $100000.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.