Associate Principal Geologist​/Engineer​/Scientist

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JOB TITLE: Associate Principal Consultant (Geologist/Engineer/Scientist)

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SKILLS:

Environmental Consulting under federal, state, and local program oversight;
Remediation and Investigation Project Management;
Business Development/Client Management

LOCATION: Glendale, CA - Long Beach, CA - Irvine, CA - Walnut Creek, CA

BASE SALARY RANGE: $130K - $200K

The Associate Principal Consultant provides leadership, planning, organization, and direction to support the Practice Lead Principal and the strategic objectives within the Engineering and Environmental Services (EES) Division.

• Supports the Practice Lead Principal to achieve financial objectives.
• Supports day-to-day operation of EES and Company.
• Manages projects leveraging Company staff and subcontractors, with the organization and coordination necessary for the successful implementation, execution, and completion of Company projects.
• Responsible for developing business from new and existing clients and from participation in industry and other networking events that advance the Company brand.
• Develops customized proposals and sells Company services.
• Serves as primary point-of-contact (Client Manager) to connect clients with all Company services.
• Creates and sustains positive client relationships and customer care to ensure consistently high level of satisfaction with work product, working relationship, and contracted budget.
• May be responsible for supervising staff or direct reports, including monitoring individual performance metrics and conducting performance evaluations.
• May be responsible for serving as subject matter expert or industry expert within Company.
• Staff, as assigned by the Practice Lead Principal, may report to the Associate Principal Consultant.
• Recommend the hiring, termination, promotion, or change of status of staff to the Practice Lead Principal.
• Allocate and commit company funds, in accordance with company policy as described in the Company Employee Handbook, for consultants, subcontractors, laboratories and suppliers as specified in the awarded project(s). All such expenditures must be within the scope and budget of the project.
• Authorize payment to subcontractors, upon verification of the work being completed within the scope and budget of the project and of the quality expected by Company and our client(s).
• Generate and approve change orders sent to clients in a timely manner.
• Manage and assign projects to staff as appropriate. Develop schedules and consult with staff regarding the requirements of the project and hold project completion meetings to discuss project successes and failures.
• Prepare and submit proposals for peer review and review proposals prepared by staff prior to issuing to client.
• Prepare and submit project deliverables (i.e., proposals, work plans, technical reports, and other correspondence) for peer review and review project deliverables prepared by staff prior to issuing to client.
• Award spot bonuses to staff based on performance and limited by the EES annual budget.
• Authorize staff professional development, training, or other overhead time, based on needs and in alignment with the EES annual budget.
• Resolve client or staff disputes or escalate to Practice Lead Principal.
• Participate in the development and execution of the EES Strategy with the Practice Lead Principal.
• Review and act upon weekly financial reports provided by the CFO.
• Ensure compliance with Company Employee Handbook and Standard of Care and applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and ordinances.
• Strong commitment to safety, including following Company health and safety protocols.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrate effective written/verbal communication.
• Demonstrate strong organizational abilities and strict attention to detail.
• Able to perform in a high volume, time sensitive/deadline environment.
• Able to handle multiple tasks/projects at a given time.
• Demonstrate sound decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Perform billable/technical work to meet personal utilization goal.
• Seek candid feedback from clients, supervisor, and peers.
• Professionally represent Company at all times.
• Support recruiting efforts and integration of new hires.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite.
• Input required information including time and expenses into Deltek.
• Attend/review required E-learning and other training material.
• Attend required Company meetings.
• Maintain professional certifications, if applicable.
• Demonstrate comprehensive and in-depth knowledge of EES responsibilities, regulations, procedures, and business practices, including general broad knowledge of EES best management practices and regulations.
• Conduct and/or coordinate field work, including soil, sediment, groundwater, soil vapor, indoor air, and surface water sampling; aquifer testing; drilling oversight and soil logging; soil boring and monitoring well installation; well development, purging, and sampling; and construction oversight.
• Conduct and/or coordinate vapor…