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GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. (GZA) is seeking a Principal Environmental Consultant to join our growing site investigation, remediation, and compliance practices in our Minneapolis (Edina), MN office. This is a Principal or Senior Consultant level position and an opportunity for the right individual to build upon GZA’s national reputation as a leading multi-disciplinary engineering and environmental consulting firm. We are ideally pursuing an individual who has an existing strong reputation in the Minnesota marketplace and a network of existing relationships with clients and regulatory agencies.
The position requires the individual to represent GZA in client interactions from proposal development, contracting and project performance phases and to be responsible for day-to-day execution of technical, risk-management and financial aspects of each project. The role will involve working with GZA’s corporate operations teams, business development, and participation in various Technical Practice Areas (TPAs), e.g. the Environmental Site Investigation & Remediation and Due Diligence TPAs. The role will require strategic planning activities and professional networking, and the recruitment, development and mentoring of staff. The candidate should be self-motivated, well organized, detail oriented, quality focused, safety-minded, and must be able to multi-task. Principal-level positions include an ownership position within the firm while Senior Consultant positions have ownership opportunities with the firm and the potential for advancement to the principal level based on performance.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Internal and client writing/verbal communications
- Managing project teams, delegating to office and field staff and executing day to day activities
- Monitoring team performance for compliance with contractual agreements and budgets
- Leading business development activities with support and assistance form colleagues and GZA corporate marketing and communications team
- Preparing proposals and reviewing/writing Environmental reports and obtaining internal technical QA/QC reviews
- Understanding of Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Federal environmental laws and regulations
- Staff interviewing/recruitment, training, mentoring and staff review
- Managing project contractual and financial issues (including terms of agreement, changes in scope, billing process, risk management and loss prevention practices)
- Conducting/reviewing technical analyses
- Participating in meetings and agency consultation
- GZA emphasizes a One Companyenvironment, and as a member of our team, you may be asked to assist on projects and tasks outside of your primary responsibilities
- Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, or Environmental Science (Advanced Degree Preferred)
- Licensed Professional Engineer or Geologist strongly preferred
- 15 years’ experience of consulting experience with a demonstrated record of client engagement and retention.
- Knowledge of Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) Voluntary Investigation and Cleanup (VIC) & Voluntary Superfund or Cooperative Responsible Party (CRP) Programs.
- Knowledge of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture AgVIC Program
- Prior experience managing projects utilizing contamination cleanup grants, Dept. of Commerce Petrofund, and the Drycleaner Environmental Response and Reimbursement Account (Drycleaner Fund).
- Experience with the development, design, preparation, and management of environmental investigation, compliance, and remediation projects
- Chlorinated hydrocarbon and emerging contaminant investigation / remediation and litigation support experience a plus
- Experience completing remedial cost estimates a plus
- Experience working on industrial compliance and permitting projects
- Self-starter, able to complete tasks with minimal supervision and direction
- Demonstrate professional judgment, consistency, strong attention to detail, and background of high-quality work products
- Demonstrate performance of independent analysis, problem solving and strong organizational skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Doer-seller aptitude with industry knowledge
- Experience preparing well written reports within budget that demonstrate technical knowledge
- Strong interest in safety
- Experience in successfully advocating and/or negotiating with regulatory agencies and third parties in favor of client positions
- Possess or have completed 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training
- Professional development and enrichment
- Exciting work environment
- Generous, company-subsidized benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and 401K retirement plan
GZA values diversity and is committed to providing an accepting and inclusive work environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. GZA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, marital or veteran status, age or other protected status.
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