Project Coordinator I - Environmental

Title: Project Coordinator I

Division: Environmental

LJA recognizes that our success depends on the quality of the people we hire. We are currently seeking highly talented individuals that take pride in their work, function exceptionally well in team environments, and contribute to the overall success of the company. As a 100% employee-owned company, we promote an entrepreneurial spirit that helps drive the bottom line and the long-term professional and financial success of our employees. With more than 50 office locations, LJA is growing and ready for talented people to help us build our future.

Summary: Support the LJA Environmental Sector on all environmental services including but not limited to Phase I ESAs, Water of the U.S Assessments, and NEPA documents. Individual is responsible for the preparation of technical reports and conducting field assessments. Position is intended to be a support role to provide PMs necessary technical resources required for project development and completion. The position is also intended to provide the professional growth of the individual to a Project Coordinator III, Assistant Project Manager, Project Manager.

General Responsibilities:

• Ability to complete a variety of field tasks including wetland delineations, threatened and endangered species studies, habitat assessments, etc.
• Understanding of soil conditions, habitat conditions. Organize and schedule field teams as needed to meet project schedule. Coordinates with subconsultants and land owners for site access. Ability to perform a variety of field tasks including assisting with wetland delineations, threatened and endangered species studies, habitat assessments, etc. with supervision.
• Perform GPS data collection and GIS/ArcMap exhibits., Ability to covert/use AutoCad and convert files to KMZ.
• Assist with draft report preparation as needed
• Help plan and schedule field work as needed to meet project schedules
• Organize and schedule work as needed
• Draft wetland delineation reports, threatened and endangered species reports, habitat assessment reports, etc.
• Perform GIS services such as exhibit preparation, wetland delineation maps, etc.
  
  

Required Education:

• BS Degree (MS Degree and/or 1 years of pertinent experience) in Environmental Science, Geology, in wetland science, aquatic biology, environmental science, marine biology, soil science, rangeland ecology, botany or related field.
  
  

Required Experience:

• 1 years of proven technical experience including site investigation and technical report preparation
• Proficient in performing tasks required for projects under CWA, NEPA, ESA, CERCLA and RCRA and environmental due diligence projects following SOPs
• Excellent writing, communication, and client engagement skills, as well as budget management
• Proven capability to meet schedules and budgets
• Proven ability to work with peers and manage a team effort to meet the field assessment schedule of large/medium projects
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal
• Ability to build strong relationships
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Sit for extended periods of time working on computer
• Driving to and from various project locations
• Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Position requires approximately 50% of time in the field, applicant must be able to work in all weather conditions