Environmental Project Manager, Emergency Response
Company: GHD
Location: Des Plaines
Posted on: May 24, 2023
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Job Description:
Join a global professional services leader! We are committed to
solving the world's biggest challenges in the areas of water,
energy and urbanization.GHD has an excellent opportunity for an
experienced Project Manager to join our growing team and can be
based at any GHD location in the Midwest. Working with the
Emergency Response and Preparedness (GHD FIRST) team, this position
offers great variety of projects!Responsibilities of the position
will be but are not limited to:* Project management and leadership
of various environmental and emergency projects including
maintenance of project scope, schedule, budget, and quality through
the coordination of project teams and via direct client
communication* Conduct environmental sampling and monitoring for
various media and contaminants of concern by following established
procedures* Identify and register for regional activities that will
raise visibility regionally for GHD by way of seminars,
conferences, client events, speaking opportunities, sponsorships,
and charity-related events (this would include some participation
in key seminars/conferences)* Be available for after hours response
to attend environmental emergencies to perform field tasks.*
Prepare technical correspondence, project proposals, technical
reports, work plans, and project specifications including cost
estimates and budgets - Data compilation, reduction,
interpretation, evaluation/comparison to environmental regulatory
standards* Identify and support business development, client
expansion and proposal development activities for the Midwest
emergency response and preparedness business working with our
regional business and market leadership* Mentor and provide
leadership to a small group of junior environmental
professionalsWhat you will bring to the team:* 5-10+/- years of
environmental project experience including the coordination and
management of projects consisting of emergency response,
environmental investigation, remediation and monitoring* Bachelor's
degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science
or a related technical field* Experience in client relationship
development/management and business development with strong client
relationships* Strong written and verbal communication skills with
demonstrated ability to conduct effective client presentations and
written report preparation* Bring in and develop new
clients/projects for GHD* Ability to present technical information
in a concise and professional manner* Willingness to respond to
call outs during non-routine working hours* Strong problem solving
abilities and proficiency* Positive attitude, very strong
interpersonal skills* Experienced in emergency preparedness, air
monitoring, environmental assessment/sampling, ICS, SCAT is a plus*
Excellent organizational skills with ability to multi-task and
prioritize to meet project timelines* Self-motivated and
willingness to work in a team in a fast-paced environmentWe offer a
professional, yet welcoming, culture based on our core values of
Teamwork, Respect, Safety, and Integrity. We also provide
accelerated professional development through hands-on experience,
mentorship, and training via our GHD Business School.Are you
passionate about pursuing this position? If so, please submit your
resume and cover letter via the link below.As a multicultural
organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the
strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity
employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all
qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, creed,
religion, national origin, citizenship, color, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or
veteran status.#LI-JS1#06022021
Keywords: GHD, Des Plaines , Environmental Project Manager, Emergency Response, Executive , Des Plaines, Illinois
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