ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE PROGRAM MANAGER
BB&E is a full service civil and environmental engineering and consulting firm, headquartered in Northville, Michigan, which services both the Federal and Industrial sectors throughout the United States. BB&E team members provide Environmental Consulting, Facilities Engineering and Program/Project Management Services to Federal and private sectors.
Position Summary
BB&E is currently looking for an Environmental Compliance Program Manager to lead three or more Federal contracts in either our Norcross, GA or Northville, MI office. Specific programs will include NASA, the Army Reserve, and the National Park Service. Programs will be executed with the back office and onsite staff. Onsite contracts require collaboration with numerous tenant partners, resident agencies, and leadership personnel. Work will be performed within an aggressive regulatory framework involving Federal, State, and County regulations, Federal Executive Orders, and client-specific Policies. The onsite environmental directorate is dedicated to sustaining effective environmental compliance and restoring natural resources in compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws and regulations.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Ensure that environmental technical expertise and support services are obtained, directed, and managed successfully to complete the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and prepare all deliverables and contract data list requirements (CDRLs) covering:
- General environmental services
- Air quality
- Cultural resources
- Environmental Management System (EMS)
- Hazardous materials management
- Hazardous waste management/processing
- National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)/Environmental Justice
- Natural resources (wildlife, plants, ecosystems)
- Petroleum, oils, and lubricants/aboveground storage tanks
- Restoration of environmental contamination
- Sustainability practices and pollution prevention (water conservation, energy conservation, waste reduction/recycling, sustainable acquisition)
- Water quality (drinking water, wastewater, stormwater)
- Serve as Program Manager and on-site contractor point-of-contact (POC)
- Provide the planning, coordination, technical direction, and surveillance of the program team (multidisciplinary staff) and activities necessary to ensure disciplined work performance and timely application of resources to accomplish the PWS
- Maintain communication with clients, including the Contracting Officer (CO) and the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), technical managers, and immediately of any problems that would prevent meeting established performance standards
- Manage all project elements, including reach back, offsite, onsite staff, internal project teams, multiple subcontractors, vendors, and relationships with client and regulatory personnel per PWS requirements and BB&E standard operating procedures
- Organize and execute project work, including the appropriate delegation
- Lead project teams in a focused collaborative effort through successfully executing project requirements. Demonstrate subject matter expert skill sets to support private and government sectors
- Lead, mentor, and train junior staff and provide direction, vision, and strategy for the company and the project
- Display and demonstrate company business acumen (including successful management of execution, schedule, budget, quality, and compliance) and exemplary work approaches (client service orientation; strong interpersonal skills, including clear communication and respect for others)
- Provide overall management and administrative functions to ensure that resources are available and allocated to meet performance requirements
- Process the payments of permits/fees related to the work on this contract
- Maintain a comprehensive Safety and Health Plan
- Complete and deliver a monthly technical report covering all CLINs on the contract no later than five business days after the end of the month
Key Qualifications
- A strong background in environmental compliance is required
- Must be adept at problem-solving, including identifying issues and developing solutions
- Demonstrate exceptional project management skills and abilities
- Able to lead and counsel employees, resolving difficult or sensitive matters
- Able to communicate clearly, both written and orally
- Able to effectively read and interpret information, present numerical data, and skillfully gather and analyze information
- Able to prioritize assignments to use time efficiently
- Must be dependable, able to follow instructions, and be responsive to management direction
- Knowledge and experience with California or Federal Environmental laws and regulations
- Professional registration and/or certifications in fields of expertise preferred
Experience & Education
- Minimum 15 years' experience in program and project management is required
- Minimum 10 years' experience in Environmental Compliance is required
- Department of Defense or other government project management experience is required
- A bachelor's degree in engineering or sciences is required; a master's degree is desired
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 60% of the time
- Able to operate office equipment, including computer, copy machine, phone, etc.
- Capable of light lifting, under 10 lbs.
- Able to wear the required PPE
BB&E is an employee-owned firm and offers a full competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401(k).
If you are interested in joining our close-knit community of professionals, please submit your resume/qualifications and salary requirements. All offers of employment at BB&E, Inc. are contingent upon a thorough background check conducted on all final candidates, as deemed necessary and per State and Federal laws.
*BB&E is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
