Environmental Project Manager

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We are seeking a full-time, Environmental Project Manager for our Oakland, CA operations. 

 
The qualified candidate will work with federal, state, and or local government on planned and emergency response projects nationwide. In addition, you will / be:

•    Responsible for preparing, implementing, and overseeing cost estimates, progress reports, staffing, and invoicing.

•    Manage multiple projects dealing with hazardous materials (asbestos, lead paint, mold, universal wastes, etc.) 

•    Responsible for managing a heavy workload with multiple project teams.

•    Plan project elements such as reviewing, analyzing, integrating, interfacing and coordinating federal, state, local, and regional contingency and emergency response plans, and protocols.

•    Supervise staff, provide expert guidance, recommendations, protocols, technologies, equipment, materials, and personnel for implementing projects.

•    Responsible for the compliance of health and safety protocols for projects and work sites. This includes but not limited to human health risk and exposure assessments, ecological risk assessments and the ability to implement and perform mitigation measures and services.

•    Determine federal, state and local environmental laws and statutes for projects. 

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of professional project management and environmental science experience.

Must have prior experience in project management in the environmental industry with demonstrated experience conducting site investigations, remedial investigations, and practical field experience performing multi-media sampling including groundwater, soil, and soil gas.   In addition, you will have / be:

•    Experience preparing a variety of technical reports including technical specifications, health and safety plans, air sampling plans, survey plans, and oversight reports.  
•    Proficient technical writer in the preparation of various sized technical reports (phase I and II, remedial design, feasibility studies, hazardous waste, site investigations, site remediation, field sampling, air quality)
•    Experience developing work scopes and preparing proposals.
•    Strong leadership skills and ability to mentor those with less experience to build a successful team.
•    Problem solving and management skills with the ability to clearly and concisely communicate with colleges, clients, project teams, contractors and sub-contractors.
•    Experience supporting investigation and remediation for CERCLA and/or RCRA sites. 
•    Highly motivated, client focused, and work well in a team environment.

Degree / Certifications
•    Bachelor degree or higher preferred in environmental sciences or physical sciences (e.g., geology, biology, hydrology, health physics) from an accredited United States college or university. 
•    40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification is a plus
•    30-hour OSHA Construction Safety certification is a plus.

Work Environment
This position involves occasional travel, roughly 20%.  A hybrid office/home assignment may be considered.  You must be able to:

•    Drive on a regular basis. Passing a motor vehicle record background check and maintaining a valid driver’s license and good driving record is required.
•    Conduct necessary fieldwork in a variety of environments and topography.  
•    Work in outdoor areas during all seasons both hot and cold.
•    Excavations using hand tools. 
•    Carry heavy field equipment (35 to 40 pounds)
•    Don personal protective gear and clothing as needed.  
•    Work at a computer in an office environment for office-based tasks.  

The Salary Range for this position is $85,000 – $108,000, depending on education, experience, skills, and location.

Tetra Tech offers comprehensive benefit options that allow employees to design a plan based on individual needs and assists in planning for long-term financial security.  Available benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, term life, disability, accidental death & dismemberment coverage, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Spending Account (HSA), time off with pay, 401k retirement plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including any public health orders and regulations that are mandated by local, state, provincial, federal, and international authorities as well as client and project requirements.