GAI is seeking an environmental professional with 8-10 years of experience to join our talented and energetic team. We are looking for a motivated person to join our team to build our business with sales, project management, and technical expertise. Excellent communication and organizational skills are required. Hybrid or remote arrangements will be considered.
The primary work responsibility will be to manage and provide technical services for environmental resources on energy projects including wetland field reviews, rare species surveys and monitoring, stormwater compliance monitoring, and environmental permitting. Technical report preparation and documentation, permitting, project management and coordination, scheduling, budgeting, invoicing, and quality control reviews are included in the job responsibilities.
This position will either manage such projects or work under the direction of a Project Manager. This position will also coordinate with clients and regulatory agencies, assist in the delivery of projects from inception to completion, and ensure that they are delivered on time, on budget, and of high quality.
Job Duties:- This role will include 40% field-based work and 60% office-based work.
- Provides technical services including environmental field studies for wetland and stream delineations, endangered species, and invasive species; sediment and erosion control planning; environmental permitting (local, state, and federal); and construction inspection and erosion control monitoring.
- Provides project or task management for all aspects of the project life cycle: planning, scope definition, execution, and delivery.
- Tracks progress toward milestones, budgetary guidelines, or other performance indicators.
- Selects, negotiates with, and oversees project activities of external subconsultants or vendors.
- Develops client relationships and supports business development activities to obtain new work, primarily from existing clients as directed.
- May supervise staff and provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to direct reports or task managers as appropriate.
- Performs work under minimal supervision. Handles complex issues and problems and refers complex issues to higher-level staff.
- Weekly travel to varied job locations will be common. Overnight stays are likely. Travel is expected to be necessary throughout the year and will encounter yearly seasonal conditions typical to the Upper-Midwest region. Driving outside of daylight hours to be expected. Travel to work sites up to 40% but varies based on evolving client needs.
Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Biology, Geology, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field from an accredited college or university.
- A current valid state-issued driver's license is required.
- Relevant professional license or certification in an applicable technical discipline is required (PE, PLS, PG, RLA, etc.)
- Preferred technical certifications include:
- 40-hour Hazardous Site Safety Training 29 CFR 1910.120
- Wetland Delineation Training Course
- Certified Soil Erosion Inspector
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Travel Requirement- 30-40%. It is anticipated that the frequency of travel will be greater during the growing season, and will likely average 35-40%. Travel nationally may be required.
General Characteristics- Assisting the Project Manager as needed on aspects of the project; well-rounded in aspects of consulting and the industry.
- Coming up with ideas to improve productivity of a specific team, department, group, or division.
- Strategic thinking and alignment: Manager must understand broader organizational strategies and goals to effectively guide direct reports' efforts.
- Change leadership: Manager plays an important role enacting top-level changes across operational divisions as supporters of change.
Minimum Years of ExperienceEducation- Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Sciences or similar field of study
Technical Responsibilities- Beginning to provide oversight of task managers' tasks; Coordination of project tasks; Reviews project documents; Agency and subconsultant interface; Adjust project plan as changes are made.
- Working knowledge of project contract documents.
- Recruiting and retaining staff.
- Interpreting the strategy of top-level management and translating it into everyday policies.
- Developing and implementing day-to-day routines for a team, department, group, or division.
- Talent development: Develop Staff skills and empowering them as problem-solvers boosts innovation and productivity.
- Beginning to provide oversight of task managers' tasks; Coordination of project tasks; Reviews project documents; Agency and subconsultant interface; Adjust project plan as changes are made.
- Working knowledge of project contract documents.
- Recruiting and retaining staff.
- Interpreting the strategy of top-level management and translating it into everyday policies.
- Developing and implementing day-to-day routines for a team, department, group, or division.
- Talent development: Develop Staff skills and empowering them as problem-solvers boosts innovation and productivity.
- Oversee learning, coaching, and career progression.
Project and Task Management- Beginning to show capable of managing project tasks
Management Responsibility- Begins to manage existing client relationships; provides oversight and responsibility for preparing scopes; budgets; and schedules for specific tasks of overall projects; assists with supervision of staff to complete their assigned tasks; maintaining GAI's procedures and protocols; assisting with all aspects of financials on projects; learns financials.
- Guidance and oversight from Project Managers and/or experts in specific environmental areas.
- Begins or continues to manage staff with a focus on supporting career path and technical growth.
- Monitoring employee performance.
- Making sure that processes and procedures are in compliance with the overall organization's guidelines.
- Inspiring and encouraging employees to perform their best.
- Assigning and supervising specific work tasks.
- Allocating resources within a team, department, group, or division.
- Reporting issues and performance to top-level management.
- Well-being fostering: Prioritizing mental health, work-life integration and enhances retention.
- Manager shapes day-to-day workplace experiences.
Communication Skills- Possess effective oral and written communication skills; interacts well with other staff; clients Project Managers and various Department Managerial Staff, especially with client communications; interact with clients at regular project meetings.
Why GAI? At GAI, exceptional people have an exceptional place to work, grow, lead, and achieve. Explore an array of opportunities in locations across the U.S. and join accomplished colleagues in tackling challenging projects for a range of markets. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and feel good about being part of a collaborative team that's committed to supporting the communities we serve. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth.
GAI Consultants, Inc. is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion through fostering a workforce that represents different communities, cultures, and viewpoints. We will continue to build mutual trust and respect where employees are empowered to share their diverse perspectives, experiences, and ideas.
Benefits To Working at GAI Include: - Competitive salary - GAI is committed to paying market-based salaries
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, company paid Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability (benefits start within 30 days of hire)
- New paid Maternity/Paternity/Adoption program
- Generous Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays
- 401k company match
- Tuition Reimbursement
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
