Project Scientist

This position does not require relocation, however, it requires work on the jobsite in Fairfield, New Jersey, which may necessitate rotation travel.

Conti Federal Services is a leading global construction and environmental remediation company that has delivered challenging projects for the U.S. federal government. With roots dating back 115 years, Conti Federal specializes in disaster preparedness and recovery, classified and secure construction, critical infrastructure, and environmental remediation. We offer world-class service to our clients while remaining committed to our core values of safety, integrity, and compliance.

We are looking for a candidate with a can-do attitude who wants to join our growing team, which is filled with boundless professional opportunities and career progression. We are committed to individual career development by offering a challenging yet learning-oriented culture that seeks to retain and promote from within the organization.

If you are looking to join a fast-paced and dynamic company, we want to hear from you!

To learn more about Conti Federal, please visit http : / / www.contifederal.com /

General Position Description

The Project Environmental Scientist / Project Engineer works with the Project Team and our Field Management to construct a safe and quality project, while managing environmental record keeping on the jobsite, and building a strong customer relationship. This position assists with project startup logistics, environmental permit preparation and submittal, environmental data compilation and reporting, subcontractor management, submittals, and waste tracking and documentation. Additionally, this position will assist the Project Manager with meeting preparation and documentation, interfacing with the Client and project stakeholders, as well as figure preparation and as-built updates.

The candidate should have a B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Earth Science, Environmental Science, or Geology, with at least one year of related environmental consulting or environmental remediation experience. In this position, you will assist with the implementation of environmental remediation construction activities under direction from the Project Manager and Site Superintendent, as part of federal government (US Army Corps of Engineers, US Environmental Protection Agency, and Department of Defense) projects.

This position will provide an opportunity to work on major remedial construction projects to mitigate a variety of traditional and emerging contaminants, including r emediation of sites contaminated with hazardous, toxic, and radiological waste ( chlorinated solvents, metals, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs),1,4-dioxane, and PFAS) , and munitions and explosives of concern . Environmental remediation activities will include a variety of methods, including, for soil and / or sediment, excavation and disposal, vapor extraction, and / or thermal treatment; and for groundwater and surface water, dewatering / pumping, filtrations and discharge, and insitu chemical oxidation or reduction via injection methodologies. Project activities may include establishing temporary utilities, temporary shoring and foundation support, excavation dewatering and temporary water treatment, excavation and transport of contaminated soils to off-site permitted disposal facilities, and general site restoration. The work is subject to the requirements for hazardous waste operations specified in Federal Occupational Safety and Health regulation 29 CFR 1910.120.

Responsibilities

• Compliance with safety procedures / policies and addresses and / or elevates non-compliance among all employees, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Understanding of project background and scope of work.
• Supporting the preparation and submittal of environmental permit applications for state and local regulatory entities as it applies to remediation activities.
• Coordinating and overseeing site environmental remediation work under the direction of the Superintendent and Project Manager, including water treatment system installation and operation, in-situ remedial amendment injection / application, soil / sediment excavation, remediation system installation, operations and maintenance, and site restoration activities.
• Supporting the preparation and submittal of environmental work plans and reports,
• Supporting the Quality Manager and the project through the use of the Quality Management System.
• Assisting in the development of various construction means and methods with the Superintendent and / or Project Manager to optimize safety, cost, equipment utilization, schedule efficiency, and communication with the client.
• Compiling and reviewing subcontractor daily reports to ensure all information is properly recorded before any income, cost, or inventory entry.
• Monitoring / tracking material and waste yields.
• Assisting the Project Manager with subcontractor and materials tracking.
• Providing Subcontractor engagement, attending the subcontractor coordination meetings.
• Assisting team with updates to schedules, drawings / figures, and specifications.
• Actively participating in the development of the Four Week Look Ahead schedules with the Superintendent and Project Manager using basic logic to incorporate resources, submittals, approvals, lead times, restraints, and milestones.
• Participating in relevant daily huddles to ensure the projects are expeditiously and profitably constructed.
• Establishing excellent working and professional relationships with the clients and their representatives, and / or field inspectors.

Qualifications

Pay / Benefits

This is a full time, salaried position. Conti Federal offers an extensive company-provided benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, life insurance, wellness programs as well as many other optional programs. All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment must take a pre-employment drug test and receive a negative result as a condition of hire.

Conti Federal is an Equal Opportunity Employer.