Project Manager - Environmental Due Diligence - Military veterans preferred

Mission

Waséyabek Federal Services, LLC (WFS) is a 100% Tribally owned, Native American SBA 8(a) small business of the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi (NHBP). WFS is part of a portfolio of companies managed by Waséyabek Development Company, LLC, a 100% Tribally owned economic development firm focused on income diversification on behalf of NHBP that reaches beyond gaming is a well-funded, experienced small business, with substantial liquid assets and experience in federal contracting. WFS has borrowing capacity to meet the daily cash needs of new business development, new award support, and operational working capital. WFS is well-versed in federal contract compliance and providing outstanding support services.

BLDI is part of a portfolio of companies managed by Waséyabek Development Company, LLC (WDC). BLDI Environmental Engineering is a full-service environmental consulting firm headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Founded in 1991, BLDI continues to provide progressive, professional, and practical consulting services. We offer straight-forward, cost-effective solutions to environmental issues. BLDI is proud of our steadfast reputation for meeting or exceeding our client’s expectations, resulting in repeat projects with longstanding customers.

Position Summary 

The Project Manager will assume the responsibility of overseeing all elements of Environmental Due Diligence projects. These include, but are not limited to, Phase I ESAs, Phase II ESAs, BEAs, Due Care Plans. The position is located in Grand Rapids, MI. 

Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, and conduct environmental project activities both in the field and office.
• Manage field sampling activities.
• Oversee and review all types of Environmental Due Diligence Reports
• Ensure quality control of project deliverables.
• Review and, when necessary, prepare Environmental Due Diligence Reports.
• Assist with training staff on the Environmental Due Diligence Process 
• Interpret collected data and environmental records for reporting and proposals.
• Communicate scientific or technical information to clients, the public, organizations, or internal audiences through oral briefings, written documents, workshops, conferences, training sessions, or public hearings.
• Collect, synthesize, analyze, manage, and report environmental data, such as soil, soil vapor, or water samples.
• Review and implement environmental technical standards, guidelines, policies, and formal regulations that meet all appropriate requirements.
• Provide scientific or technical guidance, support, coordination, or oversight to governmental agencies, environmental programs, industry, or the public.
• Provide technical guidance and training to junior technical staff and field personnel

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Environmental Science, Geology, Biology, Environmental Engineering, or other related field
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in environmental consulting or related field, including managing and driving entire project life cycle, maintaining client relationships, working with a team to ensure work is executed according to environmental regulations, conducting field events (e.g., soil gas sampling, groundwater sampling, or soil sampling).
• Proficiency in Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Ability to pass an extensive background investigation, including but not limited to personal and professional financial history, nationwide criminal record search, credit check and other relevant background information deemed necessary by WDC and a pre-employment drug screen.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER and Asbestos inspector certification preferred but not required.
• Basic knowledge of Michigan environmental regulations and due diligence preferred. 

Physical Requirements:  

This job operates in a professional office environment, with some work in the field as needed. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Flexibility related to work hours as project demands arise.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary computer position for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to use hands and fingers to type.
• Must be able to reach with hands and arms for using a computer.
• Ability to conduct site visits, field monitoring, and inspections in varying weather and terrain.
• Ability to occasionally lift materials and supplies, up to 50 pounds.
• Some work in outdoor elements.

Travel Requirements:

Some travel may be required, up to 5-20% of the time.  The travel may be local or national and may be by car, rail, or air.