Environmental Project Manager

Environmental Green Bay, Wisconsin Madison, Wisconsin Milwaukee, Wisconsin


Description

Your role at GEI. 
 
GEI has an outstanding mid-level environmental project manager opportunity in Wisconsin to support our rapidly growing offices in Green Bay, Milwaukee and Madison. The position involves work on projects throughout Wisconsin and the Midwest. The position has tremendous growth opportunities for your career as you work collaboratively with clients and GEI’s experts in the environmental and engineering fields. You will work primarily on energy and corridor projects for private and public clients. As part of our multidisciplinary project teams, you will have an important role providing substantial coordination efforts with existing and new clients to ensure their environmental compliance needs are met; writing technical documents; performing project management; and working as part of our team to solve an array of environmental issues critical to Wisconsin’s environmental, natural resource, and energy landscape.   
 
Essential Responsibilities & Duties 
  • Complete state and federal permitting for impacts to wetlands and waterways in the Great Lakes Region
  • Complete reviews for state and federal threatened and endangered species
  • Occasionally work on a construction site and interact effectively with construction crews
  • Having a commitment to safety (essential to this role)
  • Acts as primary point of contact with clients and has full responsibility for project delivery.
  • Owns the client relationship for managed projects.
  • Plans, directs, and supervises operations included in a large, complex project or several moderately or small sized projects.
  • Performs independent technical reviews of project plans and engineering details.
  • Manage large sets of project data in an organized manner.
  • Prepares proposals to provide professional services.
  • Represents GEI in communications and conferences pertaining to broad aspects of engineering or other assignments.
  • Travel to project sites required, including overnight travel.
  • Perform other duties as required and that advance your skill-set and environmental career.
Minimum Qualifications 
  • Minimum of 5 years of project management experience with some of that experience being focused on energy, utility or corridor related projects.
  • Must have project scoping, budgeting and workload planning experience
  • At least 3 years of consulting experience.
  • Experience drafting State and Federal permit applications in Wisconsin and/or Michigan
    • Section 7 consultation included
  • Experience or familiarity with soil, groundwater, soil vapor assessment
  • Experience or familiarity with asbestos, lead and PCBs assessment of building materials is a plus
  • Experience or familiarity with preparing Waste Management or Decommissioning Plans
  • Outstanding problem-solving, organization, coordination, writing, people, and verbal communication skills.
  • Solid work ethic with the ability to work independently and as part of multidisciplinary teams. 
  • BA, BS, MA, or MS in Environmental Studies, Environmental Sciences, Urban Planning, Geography, or related natural or physical sciences from an accredited college or university.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license
We are GEI. 
 
Some of the world’s most pressing problems – from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply – need our brightest and diverse minds working together to create safer, more resilient communities for tomorrow.   
 
We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients’ most complex challenges.   
 
With approximately 60 offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry. 
 
Employee-owned. Employee-focused. 
 
As a 100% employee-owned company, our employees support our flat leadership structure, have a say in how our business operates and benefit from our financial success. We are committed to employee growth with career development opportunities, competitive total rewards, a well-being program, flexible work arrangements and more.  Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs – we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded – which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion. Get to know us better by visiting GEI’s career site here. 
 
GEI’s Total Rewards Package Includes 
  • Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus
  • Comprehensive Benefits Program, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and More
  • Well-Being Program and Paid Parental Leave
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Hybrid Work Schedules and Home Office and Cell Phone Stipends
  • GEI University (GEIU) with Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
  • Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
  • Support and Financial Rewards for Publication Awards, Professional Dues, and Professional Licenses
  • Paid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off Program
  • Rewards and Recognition
  • GEI-Funded Profit Sharing and 401(k)
  • Opportunity to be an Owner and Shareholder (Learn more here)
  • A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  • And More…
WORK ENVIRONMENT  
  
  
  
Functional Demands:    
  
  
  
X 
Sedentary 
 
Light 
 
Medium 
Other 
  
  
Activity Level Throughout Workday (check one per row)  
Physical Activity Requirements 
Occasional 
(0-35% of day) 
Frequent 
(33-66% of day) 
Continuous 
(67-100% of day) 
Not Applicable 
Sitting 
 
 
6-8 hours 
 
Standing 
0-1 hour 
 
 
 
Walking 
0-1 hour 
 
 
 
Climbing 
 
 
 
X 
Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds) 
0-10 pounds 
 
 
 
Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds) 
0-10 pounds 
 
 
 
Carrying objects 
0-1 hour 
 
 
 
Push/pull 
 
 
 
X 
Twisting 
0-1 hour 
 
 
 
Bending 
0-1 hour 
 
 
 
Reaching forward 
0-1 hour 
 
 
 
Reaching overhead 
0-1 hour 
 
 
 
Squat/kneel/crawl 
 
 
 
X 
Wrist position deviation 
 
3-5 hours 
 
 
Pinching/fine motor skills 
1-2 hours 
 
 
 
Keyboard use/repetitive motion 
 
 
6-8 hours 
 
Taste or smell (taste=never) 
0-1 hour 
 
 
 
Talk or hear 
 
3-5 hours 
 
 
Accurate 20/40 
Very Accurate 20/20 
Not Applicable 
Near Vision 
X 
 
Far Vision 
X 
 
 
 
Yes 
No 
Not Applicable 
Color Discrimination 
X 
Sensory Requirements 
Minimal 
Moderate 
Accurate 
Not Applicable 
Depth perception 
X 
 
 
Hearing 
X 
 
 
 
 
Environment Requirements 
Occupational Exposure Risk Potential 
Reasonably Anticipated 
Not Anticipated 
Blood borne pathogens 
X 
 
Chemical 
 
X 
Airborne communicable diseases 
X 
 
Extreme temperatures 
 
X 
Radiation 
 
X 
Uneven surfaces or elevations 
 
X 
Extreme noise levels 
 
X 
Dust/particulant matter 
 
X 
 
 
Other (exposure risks):  
 
 
Usual workday hours: 
X 
8 
 
10 
 
12 
Other work hours 
 
  
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
  
 
GEI is an AA/equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.