What are the responsibilities and job description for the Brownfield Specialist position at Fives DyAG Corp.?
Fives Group is seeking a Brownfield Specialist
About Fives Group:
Fives Group, headquartered in Paris, France, is an industrial engineering group founded in 1812 that designs and supplies machines, process equipment and production lines for the world's largest industrial groups including the aluminum, steel, tube and pipe, glass, automotive, aerospace, logistics, cement and energy sectors. In 2024, Fives achieved sales of $2.5 billion with a team of close to 9,000 employees and a network of over 100 operational units in over 25 countries.
Job Overview:
We are seeking a Brownfield Specialist to join a trusted team of scientists, specialists, and program managers dedicated to connecting local governments, developers, and property owners with technical and funding support for brownfield redevelopment projects. In this role, expect to be immersed in complex and fulfilling projects with public and private clients across Michigan. Manage all stages of the process from initial contact to completion, including proposal, incentive research, community engagement, and oversight of redevelopment strategies.
General Requirements:
- Manage brownfield redevelopment and economic development projects.
- Develop strategies for effectively accessing, securing, and implementing U.S. EPA and state grants, brownfield tax increment financing (TIF), and other economic development incentives.
- Create and oversee processes to manage brownfield and economic development incentives, including applications, budgets, tracking project costs, tax projections, tracking other project outcomes (cleanups, job creation, wages, etc.), reimbursement requests, annual reports, project completion reports, etc.
- Articulate data-driven financial, economic, social, environmental, and community outcomes to diverse groups and clients.
- Support local Brownfield Redevelopment Authorities and other government agencies through representation at community engagement meetings, participating in strategy and planning meetings, and managing annual reporting requirements.
- Collaborate with other project managers to pursue incentives for existing projects and market additional services.
Knowledge and Skills:
- 5 years of experience in brownfield redevelopment, economic development, planning, public administration, or environmental due diligence. Direct experience with local or county brownfield redevelopment authority preferred.
- Strong communicator with proven experience coordinating with local government employees, consultants, and regulators.
- Member of planning, brownfield, governmental, urban development, or other related associations. Interest in networking and fostering client relationships.
- Organized, self-starter, and detail oriented.
- Thorough knowledge of grant funding and proposal processes.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Sciences, Community Development, Business, or related field.
Benefits:
Hired employees will receive great benefits along with an extremely competitive compensation package. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Holidays, Personal Time Off and 401K & IRA and more.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- brownfield redevelopment: 5 years (Preferred)
- Urban planning: 5 years (Preferred)
- Economic development: 5 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Novi, MI 48374 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $65,000 - $85,000
