Environmental Project Manager

Job Description

Description

GZA is currently seeking a Project Manager to support our growing environmental consulting practice in Somerset, NJ. 
As a Project Manager, you will work for a leading professional services firm on a variety of environmental projects, including environmental due diligence, site assessment, investigation, and remediation.  You will successfully execute projects under the review and guidance of a company Principal and Senior Project Manager.  You will have responsibility to manage individuals and groups of professionals with varying levels of experience from entry level to highly experienced scientists, geologist, engineers, ecologist, administrative assistants, and others. Our success relies on this collaborative environment. You will participate in the entire lifecycle of a project from proposal to contracting, to project execution and close-out.  Many of our projects are fast-paced and deadline driven. You will also participate in the development and mentoring of junior staff.  
Key Attributes: 

• Detail-oriented because our clients rely on accurate representations of data and information that we collect and present. Many times, our reports are sent to regulators and attorneys that scrutinize the information for many different purposes.   
• Good judgement because we provide consultation on a number of risk and regulatory matters that can impact the business and operations of our clients.
• Comfortable dealing and working with people in a professional manner - because you will interact with all kinds of other people (colleagues, subcontractors, clients, other stakeholders). And for us, people and relationships matter.
• Flexible and responsive - because we are a client-focused professional services firm that aims to delight our clients. That means that our schedules and plans change based on our client needs. That also means we have to be responsive to their needs, in terms of providing our services as efficiently and nimbly as possible.  
• High reliability because we need a team member that we can count on to operate within a dynamic professional services firm.

 Key Responsibilities: 

• Managing technically and financially successful projects.
• Meeting client-driven deadlines through management of teams and project schedules.
• Leading teams of professionals who will be performing environmental assessments and investigations, compiling and interpreting data, create conceptual site models, writing reports, screening, selecting remedial technologies and implementing and monitoring applied remedial methods.

• Managing risk for GZA and our clients
• Review and interpret various types of laboratory data.
• Review technical analyses/calculations associated with the data collected.
• Author clearly written technical reports including data analysis, summaries and conclusions, and  relative to various environmental regulations.
• Communicate proactively, effectively, and efficiently with team members.
• Prepare Site-specific health & safety plans and ensure teams work safety

 Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in geology, earth/environmental science, engineering or related field required. 
• Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP) license in good standing (preferred)
• 7 to 10 years of experience, including preparing Phase I Environmental Site Assessments under ASTM-1527-21, preparation of remedial phase reports (PA/SI/RI/RAW/RARs), and a strong knowledge of NJDEP SRRA and LSRP Guidance.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, problem solving, management and organizational skills.

• A valid driver’s license in good standing.
• OSHA 40Hr Hazwoper Certification

A Superior Benefits ProgramHealth & Welfare Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Plan
• Life and AD & D Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability Plans
• Long Term Care Insurance
• Adoption Assistance
• Paid Vacation Time
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Wellness Day
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Work Environment
• Employee Assistance Plan

Financial

• A Competitive Salary
• 401(k) & Roth Plans with Company Contribution
• Annual bonus and profit-sharing programs
• Years of Service Awards
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Discounted Home & Auto Insurance
• Discounted Pet Insurance

Employee Ownership

• Employee ownership is an important part of our core values, culture, and vision and it allows our employees to share more directly in the rewards of our success and helps shape the Company’s future.  
• GZA offers ownership opportunities to our employees depending on their position and years with the Company.  All Principals own stock in the Company; project managers and employees with at least 5 years of service may also own stock.  

Career Development

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development Programs
• Paid Registration and Licensing Fees
• Professional Society Memberships
• Staff Recognition Awards
• Practice Excellence Awards
• Publication Stipends
• In-House Technical Conference

 GZA values diversity and is committed to providing an accepting and inclusive work environment for all employees.  We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.  GZA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, marital or veteran status, age or other protected status.