Associate Project Manager - Environmental Rem

Overview

BLDI Environmental Engineering is a full-service environmental consulting firm headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Founded in 1991, BLDI provides progressive, professional, and practical consulting services with straight-forward, cost-effective solutions to environmental issues. BLDI maintains a reputation for meeting or exceeding client expectations, resulting in repeat projects with longstanding customers.

BLDI is part of Waséyabek Development Company, LLC (WDC), a legal entity created and wholly owned by the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi (NHBP). WDC fosters development of a stable, diversified economy for the Band to contribute to long-term wealth and employment opportunities. Members of NHBP or other federally-recognized tribes are encouraged to apply.

The Associate Project Manager will conduct research and investigations to identify, abate, or eliminate sources of pollutants or hazards affecting the environment or public health. This role utilizes knowledge across scientific disciplines, synthesizes data, and reports findings with recommendations based on measurements or observations of air, soil, water, soil vapor, and other sources. The position is located in Grand Rapids, MI.

• Plan, coordinate, and conduct environmental project activities both in the field and office.
• Prepare permit applications.
• Manage field sampling activities.
• Ensure quality control of project deliverables.
• Prepare technical compliance reports and regulatory plans.
• Conduct site evaluations and write corresponding reports.
• Interpret collected data and environmental records for reporting and proposals.
• Communicate scientific or technical information to clients, the public, organizations, or internal audiences through oral briefings, written documents, workshops, conferences, training sessions, or public hearings.
• Monitor effects of contamination and recommend means of prevention or control.
• Collect, synthesize, analyze, manage, and report environmental data, such as soil, soil vapor, or water samples.
• Review and implement environmental technical standards, guidelines, policies, and formal regulations that meet all appropriate requirements.
• Provide scientific or technical guidance, support, coordination, or oversight to governmental agencies, environmental programs, industry, or the public.
• Provide technical guidance and training to junior technical staff and field personnel.

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Environmental Science, Geology, Biology, Environmental Engineering, or other related field
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in environmental consulting or related field, including managing and driving entire project life cycle, maintaining client relationships, working with a team to ensure work is executed according to environmental regulations, conducting field events (e.g., soil gas sampling, groundwater sampling, or soil sampling).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Ability to pass an extensive background investigation, including personal and professional financial history, nationwide criminal record search, credit check and other relevant background information deemed necessary by WDC and a pre-employment drug screen.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER and Asbestos inspector certification preferred but not required.
• Basic knowledge of Michigan environmental regulations and due diligence preferred.

This job operates in a professional office environment, with some work in the field as needed. The physical demands describe the requirements to successfully perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

• Flexibility related to work hours as project demands arise.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary computer position for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to use hands and fingers to type.
• Must be able to reach with hands and arms for using a computer.
• Ability to conduct site visits, field monitoring, and inspections in varying weather and terrain.
• Capability to occasionally lift materials and supplies up to 50 pounds.
• Some work in outdoor elements.