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Job Description
Description
GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. (GZA) is seeking a Senior Environmental Engineer to join our growing environmental site investigation, remediation, and compliance practices in our Manhattan, NY office. This is a Principal or Senior Consultant level position in the firm and an opportunity for the right individual to build upon GZA’s national reputation in Environmental engineering by growing its NYC based practice augmenting an existing practice and other consulting services already being offered locally. The individual can also draw upon our national team of Environmental engineering practitioners to enhance what is offered in the Region. We are ideally pursuing an individual who has an existing strong reputation in the NYC marketplace and a network of existing relationships with clients and regulatory agencies.The position requires the individual to represent GZA in client interactions from proposal development, contracting and project performance phases and to be responsible for day-to-day execution of technical, risk-management and financial aspects of each project. The growth aspect of this role will involve working with other GZA’s leaders, corporate marketing and communications team to build the practice and further establish GZA Environmental services within the local market. The role will require strategic planning activities and professional networking, and the hiring, development and mentoring of staff. The candidate should be self-motivated, well organized, detail oriented, quality focused, safety-minded, and must be able to multi-task. Principal-level positions include an ownership position within the firm while Senior Consultant positions have ownership opportunities with the firm and the potential for advancement to the principal level based on performance.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Internal and client writing/verbal communications
- Managing project teams, delegating to office and field staff and executing day to day activities of Environmental projects
- Monitoring team performance for compliance with contractual agreements and budgets
- Leading business development activities with support and assistance form colleagues and GZA corporate marketing and communications team
- Preparing proposals and reviewing/writing Environmental reports and obtaining internal technical QA/QC reviews
- Understanding of New York State’s major environmental laws and regulations
- Staff interviewing/hiring, training, mentoring and staff review
- Managing project contractual and financial issues (including terms of agreement, changes in scope, billing process, risk management and loss prevention practices)
- Conducting/reviewing technical analyses/calculations
- Participating in meetings and agency consultation
- GZA emphasizes a One Companyenvironment, and as a member of our team, you may be asked to assist on projects and tasks outside of your primary responsibilities
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering (Advanced Degree Preferred)
- Licensed Professional Engineer
- 15 years’ experience at consulting engineering firms and knowledge of state administrative code and federal regulations in New York
- Experience with the development, design, preparation, and management of environmental investigation, compliance, and remediation projects
- Chlorinated hydrocarbon and emerging contaminant investigation / remediation and litigation support experience a plus
- Construction bid specification experience a plus
- Experience working on industrial compliance and permitting projects
- Self-starter, able to complete tasks with minimal supervision and direction
- Demonstrate professional judgment, consistency, strong attention to detail, and background of high-quality work products
- Demonstrate performance of independent analysis, problem solving and strong organizational skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Doer-seller aptitude with industry knowledge
- Experience preparing well written reports within budget that demonstrate technical knowledge
- Strong interest in safety
- Experience in successfully advocating and/or negotiating with regulatory agencies and third parties in favor of client positions
- Possess or have completed 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training
- PE license strongly preferred
Salary Range: 120/k-150k/yr plus bonus potentialBenefits:
- Collaboration with a staff of interrelated professionals dedicated to providing high-level expertise on complex projects
- Professional development and enrichment programs
- Exciting work environment
- Opportunities for company ownership, financial growth & career advancement
- Generous, company-subsidized benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and 401K retirement plan
About GZA:GZA is an employee-owned multidisciplinary environmental consulting, geotechnical engineering, geo-civil engineering, construction management and environmental remediation firm. We are an ENR Top 500 Design firm focused on geotechnical, environmental, water, ecological, and construction management services. With a staff of interrelated professionals dedicated to providing high-level expertise on complex projects above, below and at ground-level, GZA’s experts provide seamless integration across practice areas, client type, and location.GZA values diversity and is committed to providing an accepting and inclusive work environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. GZA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, marital or veteran status, age or other protected status.