Project Manager: Environmental Scientist / Geologist

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Your Opportunity

Stantec’s Washington-based Environmental Services team is growing, and we have a need for a Project Manager to join our thriving site investigation and remediation practice. Qualified individuals will have 9+ years of experience, a background in environmental science or geology, experience managing projects in the environmental field, and a strong interest in environmental assessment, geotechnical investigations, and remediation.  

As a Project Manager, the primary focus of this role will be management of site investigation remediation efforts at select sites that make up part of a larger portfolio of work. As such, key responsibilities will include internal and external communication, reporting and data analysis, management of field tasks, and quality and technical reviews of deliverables with an intent of achieving a no further action status with the regulatory agency. Successful candidates will enjoy working in team environments and thrive in environments that support continuous learning.

**Strong writing and communication skills are critical, as reporting and data analysis will be the primary job responsibility.  

Your Key Responsibilities

• Communicate with client and determine a path forward for select sites within existing portfolios and effectively work to achieve agreed-to deadlines.
• Oversee the implementation of field projects
• Field projects include
  • Underground Storage Tank Site Assessment and contractor oversight.
  • Remedial Injection
  • Drilling oversight and soil logging.
  • Safety inspections
• Prepare reports from start to finish, providing a “complete product” for internal to review. Reporting will include:
  • Data gap work plans
  • Technical reports on soil, groundwater and/or vapor impacts
  • Cleanup Action reports
  • Remedial Investigation and Feasibility Study reports
  • Closure reports
• Provide quality and technical reviews of documents prepared by others.
• Interact and effectively communicate with team members.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• 9+ years of progressively responsible experience in environmental due diligence, assessment, and remediation.
• Solid understanding of Washington’s environmental regulations (Model Toxics Control Act; MTCA).
• Familiarity with due diligence, complex assessments, and remediation is preferred.
• Self-starting, team-oriented problem solver.
• Strong research, analysis, and writing skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Current 40-hour HAZWOPER
• Must have good driving record and a valid driver’s license.
• Prior to employment, this position may require the successful passing of a pre-employment physical and drug screen.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Geology, Engineering, or related field.

9+ years related experience.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

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