Environmental Project Manager

Job Details

Job Location

Austin - Austin, TX

Position Type

Full Time

Job Description

UES is seeking an Environmental Project Manager to lead Phase II Environmental Site Assessments for various property types, including undeveloped land, residential, commercial, and industrial sites. This role involves coordinating drilling, sample/data collection, subcontractor management, data evaluation, and report preparation for clients and regulatory agencies. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is a reliable, independent worker. Daily office attendance is required, and the role demands strong project management skills and attention to detail.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Manages and conducts Phase II Environmental Site Assessment projects in accordance with generally accepted industry practices in the same geographical area
• Creates and updates proposals for various projects across multiple geographies
• Analyzes reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, tests, and aerial photographs on soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics, and other topographical and geologic data to plan and design project
• Prepares cost estimates, proposals, and invoices
• Meets project budgets and schedules
• Ensures that project deliverables meet quality standards and that project outcomes meet the client’s expectations
• Effectively solves problems as they arise during the project lifecycle
• Answers client questions and assists them promptly
• Organizes client-provided documents and files for tracking and operations purposes
• Communicates with clients and owner representatives
• Schedules project site visits and other necessary field work
• Conducts environmental business development, cross-selling, networking, and marketing
• Operates a computer proficiently
• Handles special client requests regarding specific report format and billing requirements
• Follows safety procedures
• Completes other duties as may be assigned
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening
• 3 or more years’ experience in project management, consulting, or similar with an A/E/C firm
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in Environmental Science, Geology, Biology, Engineering, or a similar major
• Proficient with evaluating sites under the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Texas Risk Reduction Program (TRRP) and/or the Petroleum Storage Tank (PST) Program.
• Highly organized and able to multi-task
• Self-driven and dynamic in a team environment
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software
• Ability to read and write, including interpreting documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, as well as writing routine reports and correspondence and speaking effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and customers/clients
• Ability to function in a high-stress environment
• Reasoning ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram form
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters’s degree from an accredited university or college in Environmental Science, Geology, Biology, Engineering, or a related field
• Geoscientist-in-Training (GIT) Certification
• Licensed Professional Geoscientist (PG) or Professional Engineer (P.E.)
• 40-hr OSHA HAZWOPER training and certification
• Local networking with strong client relationships
• Ability to cross-sell between internal service lines
  
  

Qualifications

The UES Texas Region includes 4 powerhouse legacy firms from the geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, and environmental consulting arenas: Alpha Testing, Rock Engineering & Testing, Riner Engineering, and InControl Technologies.

Now, As We Work Together As Team UES , Our Core Values Continue To Portray Who We Are And What We Believe. These Values Are Represented By The Acronym STRIVE

S afety | T eamwork | R esponsiveness | I ntegrity | V alue | E xcellence

With this focus, our team members are empowered to be industry leaders in our disciplines, ensuring the safety, integrity, and sustainability of our community’s land and structures from development to redevelopment. In addition, our focus on servant leadership enables us to be trusted partners , solving our clients’ project challenges and executing their projects successfully.

Some of the perks you’ll enjoy as a part of the UES Family:

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a generous company match!
• Amazing team members and a friendly atmosphere!
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Seven paid holidays per year
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employer provided Life Insurance / AD&D Insurance
• Employer provided Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (subsidized)