Environmental Project Manager - Indianapolis, IN

Indianapolis, IN, United States

Overview:

When you join American Structurepoint, you gain more than a career. You become part of a family of talented, passionate, good-hearted people who take pride in going the extra mile for our clients. At American Structurepoint, we are known for making the impossible happen for clients across the world who want help building and bettering their communities. We live by our valuesexcellence, respect, integrity, innovation, and social responsibility. We encourage our experts to try new things and explore new ideas that turn our clients dreams into reality, even if those ideas are unconventional. We invest in our people by offering excellent benefits and training, development, and mentorship opportunities that lead to a rewarding career path. If you are ready for more than a career , we invite you to explore opportunities to join our team and help us improve the quality of life for the communities we serve.

Group: Environmental

Position: Environmental Project Manager

Location: Indianapolis, IN

We are looking for a team oriented and energetic problem solver to become the next integral member of our environmental science team. Successful candidates must share our vision for integrating the built environment and natural resources by seeking common-sense solutions while maintaining a strong commitment to our high standard of excellence in our fast-paced, growing environmental practice.

General duties include management and primary direction of multi-discipline projects. Responsibilities include managing, controlling, and monitoring environmental aspects of the project, technical leadership, quality assurance, inter-department and client coordination. Other duties may include, but are not limited to, coordination and execution of field investigations and analysis of natural, economic and social resources, proposal support and development for new business.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Project Management:

Prepare proposals, scopes of work, fee justifications, and contracts for projects

Plan, direct, and coordinate all activities of project to ensure goals or objectives of the project are accomplished within prescribed funding and schedule parameters

Establish project work plans for each project which includes essential elements of the project with major milestones and potential obstacles, project schedule, and financial plan that includes project budget, man-hour utilization forecast, and billing forecast

Monitor and control project financial plans, review project cost sheets, and prepare monthly invoices

Prepare monthly cost/profit analysis and billing projections for projects

For inter-departmental projects, coordinate with the Transportation Project Development Director and/or Project Manager as necessary to maintain and drive the project schedules

Coordinate projects with the client, local government agencies, and permitting agencies as necessary to drive project schedules

As necessary, coordinate each project with other departments schedules through the overall Project Manager and Environmental Services Group Leader. Ensure productivity and cooperation among the project team

Coordinate projects with sub consultants work schedules

Serve as representative of firm at all required project meetings, presentations, and public hearings, and prepare documentation of items discussed

Maintain correspondence file for projects

Monitor electronic file and plan organization and archiving

Technical Direction:

Direct and coordinate activities of environmental specialists, staff scientists and technicians to ensure projects progress on schedule and within prescribed budgets

Oversee preparation of National Environmental Policy Act documentation

Oversee delineation of wetlands and other jurisdictional Waters of the US and the State of Indiana and permitting for impacts through the US Army Corps of Engineers and/or Indiana Department of Environmental Management

Mentor and provide direct hands-on assistance when teaching new environmental analyses, oral and writing skills to environmental specialists and staff scientists

Stay current with environmental procedures, statutes, rules, guidance and policies

Attend seminars and continuing education to enhance skills in relevant disciplines

Quality Assurance:

Supervise the work of all project personnel to ensure that each project meets the highest professional standards, follows the established quality assurance plan, and maintains the established budget and schedule

Review and understand Company and Department Quality Assurance and Quality Control guidelines to ensure each work product meets the highest professional standards and follows the established quality procedures

Review interim draft and final reports, design drawings, and computations prepared by environmental specialists, staff scientists and technicians for completeness and accuracy prior to every submittal

Review work performed by other departments and/or sub-consultants to insure satisfactory performance

Respond to regulatory agency comments and problems as quickly as possible

*Other duties as assigned

* Limited travel required

Qualifications:

Bachelors in Environmental Science or other natural resources-related field

7+ years of professional experience in the environmental science field

Experience with wetland delineations and federal, state and local permitting, in particular Clean Water Act Section 404 permitting and Section 401 Water Quality Certifications preferred

Experience with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation preferred

FHWA NEPA, or ability to complete NEPA certification within one year

Proficient with MS Office applications

Ability to travel and work in the field (outdoors)

Ability to work well and self-motivate in a collaborative team environment

Ability to work in variable conditions, including uneven ground and access to remote sites

Strong team player with effective internal & external communication skills

Experience with ArcView/ArcMap preferred

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