Stantec

Senior Environmental Scientist / Project Manager – Remediation - ( 250000WE )

Description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is looking for a candidate that is focused on personal and professional growth and the growth of Stantec.

The role of the Senior Environmental Scientist Project Manager is to support our Great Lakes Regional environmental remediation team based out of the Twin Cities, Minnesota. This position will support client management, project management and provide technical support for groundwater, soil vapor, and soil remediation projects across multiple industries. The position requires an independent individual with solid problem solving and communication skills, and environmental remediation and due diligence experience. Project management experience and professional licensure (e.g. PE, PG) are preferred.

Projects will include environmental due diligence for real estate transactions and redevelopment, Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), remedial investigations and remediation for soil, groundwater, and soil vapor, asbestos and hazardous materials assessments, various environmental compliance and permitting projects, grant program assistance, environmental cleanup, and business development. Although this position is focused within the remediation group, project work and business development associated with water, solid waste, environment/natural resources, or other disciplines are potential opportunities for this position, pending regional workload and opportunities.

The position will require significant communication and networking skills to promote internal opportunities for professional development as well as external client and project growth and development.

We offer competitive pay, full-benefits, and see our employees as our greatest strength. In this role you can grow alongside the best in the industry to enrich your career path by making a positive impact.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Project management responsibilities will include developing proposals; managing project budgets and schedules; coordinating with clients, stakeholders, regulatory agencies, and internal project staff; and performing and overseeing project technical work.
• Design and lead environmental due diligence projects including Phase I ESAs, and soil, soil vapor, and groundwater investigations.
• Participate in proposal development, technical conference presentations, and support with general marketing and business development activities.
• Coordinate and assist with scoping and scheduling field investigations.
• Support project delivery including providing technical input and review to projects and reports.
• Provide management, guidance, training, and oversight of field staff and contractors.
• Manage data, QA/QC, interpretation, evaluation/comparison to applicable State environmental regulatory standards.
• Collect, and interpret data, conduct analyses, and compare findings to relevant studies and local, state and federal regulations to ensure compliance.
• Compiling, evaluating, analyzing, and presenting/reporting subsurface investigation data.
• Prepare technical correspondence, technical reports, work plans, investigation and cleanup grant applications, and project specifications including cost estimates and budgets.
• Coordinate and manage multiple projects and interface with clients, government agencies and other Stantec offices.
• General understanding of engineering plans and specifications.
• Contributing to design and optimization of environmental remediation systems and strategies.
• Preparation of health & safety plans, work plans, reports, and other technical documents.
• Review, communicate, and manage the project health and safety plan so that project personnel, client and subcontractors are aware of risks and hazards, and incidents are prevented.
• Coordination and oversight of subcontractors, including health and safety management.
• Fieldwork, site visits, including local travel, and some regional travel, when necessary (10-20%).
• Network and market your skills internally and externally to promote organic growth of projects and clients (10-20%).
• Mentoring and/or supervising team members

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with both clients and project team members.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and professionalism.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once and meet strict project deadlines.
• Ability to travel regionally and locally as required for proposal and project needs (up to 5-10%).
• Ability to pass a background security check and drug screen.
• Valid US driver’s license and good driving record.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, or related scientific field is required.
• Professional Engineering (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) License preferred, but not required.
• Current 40-Hr HAZWOPER training preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of experience required. 10 to 15 years of relevant experience preferred.

Position will primarily work in an office setting but will require some field work and field site visits. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Extended hours and schedules may be necessary to fit project demands.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Other duties, obligations, and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

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Salary Range(s):

• $82,800 for locations in MN - $124,200 for locations in MN Min/Max Pay Range(s) for postings located in MN, NYC/NY

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location : United States-Minnesota-Plymouth

Other Locations : United States-Minnesota-Woodbury, United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis

Organization : BC-2277 EnvSvcs-US Great Lakes West

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : Yes, 20 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Feb 28, 2025, 10:31:27 AM

Req ID: 250000WE

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans