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Verdantas Environmental Project Manager in Irvine, California
We are Leighton, a Verdantas company!
Leighton boasts a 62 year legacy providing innovative geotechnical, geologic, environmental, materials testing, and special inspection solutions to local municipalities, public agencies, and private clients across southern California. The Leighton difference lies in our expertise, our passion, and, most importantly, our people. Together with Verdantas, we are committed to supporting our clients with sustainable, high-quality, value-added services. Be a part of building the next great comprehensive environmental, energy, water, and civil infrastructure consulting firm. Partner with your peers and leaders to make a lasting, positive impact on society through some unique projects affecting our clients and our communities.
We are seeking an experienced and talented Environmental Project Manager to join our Southern California team in our Irvine office. This is an Exempt position.
Responsibilities:
Prepare and manage Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, Initial Site Assessments (Caltrans), Hazardous Materials Assessments (CEQA/NEPA), Preliminary Endangerment Assessments (PEAs), Removal Action Workplans (RAWs), and Remedial Action Plans (RAPs), Risk Assessments, and other environmental projects.
Prepare estimates, proposals, and schedules for environmental projects.
Meet and interact with clients and regulatory agencies (written/verbal).
Manage subsurface investigation and remediation projects scope, schedule, budget, staff, and subcontractors for existing public and private sector clients, including large construction and remediation projects.
Provide peer review of deliverables, e.g., reports, proposals, cost estimates, and plans, prior to delivery to clients.
Implement Leighton’s health and safety policies and procedures
Actively participate in Marketing/Business Development Presentations
Design field sampling programs, manage multiple subcontractors, as well as interpret geological, hydrogeological, and chemical data from contaminated sites
The primary point of contact with clients, managing proposal and project teams for small to large-scale projects
Acts as a liaison and advocate for clients with environmental regulatory agencies
Participate in the training, coaching, and development of technical staff
Deliver quality services for clients with a demonstrated ability to attract new clients/business
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Science, or Civil Engineering
Registration/certification (e.g., California Professional Geologist or Civil Engineer), required
10+ years of environmental subsurface investigation experience with 5+ years of direct responsibility managing projects, supervising and mentoring staff, preparing, and review of technical proposals, regulatory agency interactions and negotiations, and providing QA/QC of deliverables
Demonstrates knowledge of Federal, State, and local environmental assessment and remediation regulations and requirements
Valid driver’s license and must pass a background check along with a pre-employment drug test
OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification
Proficiency with Microsoft Office®
Must be able to lift 50 -80 lbs and carry over substantial distances
Willingness to travel regionally for short periods of time
Benefits:
Flexible Work Environment
Paid Parental Leave
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life and AD&D Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Time Off + Holidays
Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.
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