Environmental Project Manager - Per Project (MD, NY, MA, FL, CA)

Company: Bureau Veritas
Location: Towson
Posted on: August 3, 2020

Job Description:

A WORLD LEADER IN TESTING, INSPECTION & CERTIFICATION SERVICES Bureau Veritas offers dynamic, exciting employment opportunities with an attractive salary/benefit package and an opportunity to play a vital role with a global organization. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today. Bureau Veritas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, sexual orientation, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other non-job-related characteristics. This position is responsible to ensure equal opportunity in employment in that all persons are treated equally and on the basis of merit, in decisions regarding selection, placement, promotions, training, work assignments, transfers and other personnel actions.BaltimoreMaryland Conducts on-site environmental assessments and other property related services to identify recognized environmental conditions and other conditions of environmental concern for both the Project and off-site properties in accordance with ASTM standards and Client-specific scopes of work. Communicates all environmental issues to the Senior Environmental Consultant on a daily basis and prepares a written report accurately describing their findings. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other job related duties may be assigned in conformance with state and federal regulations. Completes Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) to identify Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs) and other conditions of environmental concerns as outlined in the scope of work. Turns in completed field notes to BV after completion of onsite assessment. Conducts interviews with property owners, occupants, key site personnel and local government officials to obtain information concerning the environmental conditions related to the property and adjacent properties. Performs limited screenings for the presence of asbestos, lead-based paint, radon, and lead in drinking water. Screenings may include collection of samples. Writes reports, taking into consideration any unique client scope requirements, which convey the environmental assessment and provide exhibits which illustrate or clarify information presented in the body of the report. Provides photographic documentation of the site. Maintains daily communications with Field Management team and Senior Environmental Consultant to keep them informed of any actual or potential problems including continuous updates of when assigned tasks are to be completed. Reviews available previous assessment reports, historical and regulatory records for the property and for the surrounding area and reports data in accordance with ASTM criteria and client's scope of work. The Project Manager is expected to make all reasonable efforts to identify the historical use of the property and surrounding properties. Climb ladders (including vertical ladders up multiple stories) and/or steep roof stairs (for each building assessed, at least once per on-site assessment) Ability to travel, on average, approximately 50% to 75% of time to client sites across the U.S. via plane and/or driving. Common patterns of travel include two days on-site followed by three days at home per week; or one week on-site followed by one week at home. The time at home is spent writing reports that communicate the field findings. Overnight stays away from home may be required. Due to the possession of special skills or experience, may be assigned to perform various types of services such as, but not limited to: facility condition assessments, structural, mechanical, civil, or environmental surveys; pre-construction document reviews; construction monitoring; desk reviews; report reviews; or document review. This position may also be assigned to provide training programs. Enhances professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies. Complies with federal, state and local legal requirements by studying new and existing legislation; anticipating future legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on necessary action. Protects operations by keeping company information confidential. Delivers outstanding customer service through timely response and proactive solutions to clients needs. Demonstrates BV's guiding principles in support of the company's strategic goals. Follows all documented policies, Standard Operating Procedures, and Work Instructions applicable to the position and support of BV's quality standards. Maintains safe and clean work area by complying with all procedures, rules, and regulations. Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Ability to work from remote location. See specific Project Manager level guidelines for information on each PM level. The parameters of these levels are to be used as general guidelines. In addition to these guidelines, level changes are also dependent on the business needs. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This job has no supervisory responsibilities. LINES OF AUTHORITY: Refer to departmental Standard Operating Procedures Manual for additional job-related responsibilities and authorities. This positions reports to the Project Manager Team Leader. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions . Education and/or Experience Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in Environmental Science/Engineering or related field or equivalent relative experience is preferred; minimum three years experience performing Phase I and/or Phase II environmental inspections including successful completion of 75 -100 Phase I and/or Phase II inspections. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations AHERA, Asbestos Inspector Certification and OSHA-40 hour certification preferred; Valid driver's license is required Personal credit sufficient to charge business travel expenses of up to $3,000 required. Other Qualifications Must have a clean driving record Must have a cell phone and supply your own internet service. Must be able to work from a remote location Occasional weekend travel required. Must be willing to fly and live near (or be willing to relocate to) a major metropolitan area with reasonable access to a major airport. Ability to travel, on average, approximately 50% to 75% of time to client sites across the U.S. via plane and/or driving. Common patterns of travel include one day on-site followed by one day at home. The time at home is spent writing reports that communicate the field findings. Overnight stays away from home may be required. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with BV employees and customers Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications with a strong emphasis in MS PowerPoint, Word and Excel Strong written and verbal communication skills Excellent time management skills including ability to perform multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and ability to work independently. Excellent computer skills. Ability to use and skillfully operate an electronic tablet efficiently in the field for live data collection is essential to this position. Must have experience working with Microsoft Word and Excel. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the on-site duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to: sit stand walk (for most of an 8-hour work day and up to 3 to 4 continuous hours at one time) climb steps Climb ladders (including vertical ladders up multiple stories) and/or steep roof stairs (for each building assessed, at least once per on-site assessment) Ability to travel, on average, approximately 50% to 75% of time to client sites across the U.S. via plane and/or driving. balance stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl (to observe basement and grade-level crawl spaces, and/or to read equipment data plates when necessary) talk or hear occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds use hands to finger, handle, or feel reach with hands and arms Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. On-sites can occur up to one continuous week at a time, or typically at least one or two days per week. As a general expectation, for approximately 1/3 to 1/2 of the PM's time, travel and on-site work is anticipated and expected. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. EEO/AAE: BV is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/V/D are encouraged to apply. BV is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, gender, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities, "disabled Veterans", or Veterans with service-connected disabilities, are encouraged to apply. BV values the service Veterans have given to our country and we strongly support the hiring of returning Service Members. BV is a federal contractor and requests priority referrals of protected Veterans. Questions: Jennifer Dodson, 800-733-0660. Please understand that this offer does not create a contract of employment for a definite term or a contract of continuing employment. BV is an at-will employer and either party can terminate the relationship at any time with or without cause and with or without notice. If you are an individual with a disability and you would like us to assist you with searching the Careers Page site for employment opportunities and/or assistance with completing your profile and application, please contact us at 1-888-357-7020 or email us with your request to USinforus.bureauveritas.com We are happy to assist you and encourage you to consider Bureau Veritas for your next great career opportunity If you would like additional information regarding Bureau Veritas' federal obligations in regards to equal employment opportunity, please click the link below: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf

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