About the position
Responsible for the management of environmental aspects of multi-year utility projects (transmission, distribution, substation, etc.) and/or Manufactured Gas Plant (MGP), Superfund, and Brownfield remediation projects. Position has direct responsibility for identifying environmental studies required for each project, identifying the permitting timeline, securing permits from environmental agencies to support overall project schedule, and oversight of environmental compliance during construction. Position has direct responsibility for achieving project goals safely within approved project schedule and cost parameters. Position has direct responsibility for developing and maintaining relationships with Regulatory Agencies, municipalities and third parties (developers, property owners, etc) to facilitate permitting and construction phase compliance and implementation of remedial strategies when assigned environmental cleanup projects. Position may be required to work extended hours for coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement project permitting strategies, plans, schedules and budgets to safely achieve project objectives of assigned projects in accordance with established scope, schedule, budget and process parameters.
- Manage contractor performance to contract and scope documents. Provide direction and leadership to contractors, consultants and project team members. Interface with internal stakeholder organizations as well as project reporting to EU Senior Management.
- Conduct project reviews including field visits to monitor compliance, resolve conflicts and develop recovery plans including risk/contingency analysis.
- Interface with leadership to present project status updates.
- Develop and implement outreach and communication strategies with external stakeholders including negotiating and influencing agreements with third parties such as property owners, municipalities, state and county agencies.
- Leverage expertise to provide environmental consulting support to other EU organizations or EU Initiatives as assigned.
Requirements
- BS in Engineering, Environmental or Science.
- 4-7 years of relevant operating, environmental, regulatory and/or project management experience.
- Valid Driver's License or ability to obtain.
- Leadership, Communications and Presentation Skills.
- Ability to build consensus, establish trust, communicate effectively and foster culture change.
- Demonstrated strong judgment and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as a project team leader including the ability to handle conflicting priorities in a multi-task environment.
- Experience managing projects and overseeing multiple contractors supporting a given project.
- Understanding of job budgeting, costing and performance metrics reporting.
- Knowledge and working experience with applicable local, state and federal environmental regulatory and interacting with regulatory agencies.
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or achieve CAPM within two years of job entry (PMP certification will fulfill this requirement).
- In lieu of degree, 6-9 years of relevant experience.
Nice-to-haves
- MS in Engineering, Environmental or Science.
- Negotiating and conflict management skills.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- Preferred PMP or able to take PMP upon 2 years of hire.
Benefits
- Annual salary will vary based on a candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: USD $96,800.00/Yr. - USD $145,200.00/Yr.
- Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 15%
- 401(k) match and annual company contribution
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave (based on position)
- Long Term Incentive Plan for eligible positions
- Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance and fitness reimbursement
- Referral bonus program
- And much more
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