Description
Mission
BLDI Environmental Engineering is a full-service environmental consulting firm headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Founded in 1991, BLDI continues to provide progressive, professional, and practical consulting services. We offer straight-forward, cost-effective solutions to environmental issues. BLDI is proud of our steadfast reputation for meeting or exceeding our client's expectations, resulting in repeat projects with longstanding customers.
BLDI is part of a portfolio of companies managed Waséyabek Development Company, LLC (WDC), a legal entity, created and wholly owned by the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi (NHBP), a federally recognized Indian Tribe. WDC is committed to fostering the development of a stable, diversified economy for the Band which will contribute to its long-term wealth and economic self-sufficiency while managing risk and creating quality employment opportunities. Members of NHBP or other federally-recognized tribes are encouraged to apply.
Position Summary:
The Project Manager Environmental Due Diligence supports the Director by taking ownership of complex due diligence projects, providing technical quality control, and serving as a senior reference point for the EDD team. This role helps balance departmental workload, strengthen technical output, and improve proposal development, allowing the Director to focus on broader leadership responsibilities.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and lead Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, Baseline Environmental Assessments, Documentation of Due Care Compliance Reports, and Response Activity Plans.
- Oversee project timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure high-quality outcomes.
- Conduct and/or review environmental data evaluations, historical research, and sampling plans.
- Perform QA/QC reviews for EDD reports prepared by staff technicians.
- Serve as a technical resource for staff technicians and project managers.
- Provide guidance, training, and coaching to junior and mid-level staff on technical tasks.
- Train new technical staff on all aspects of conducting EDD reports
- Collaborate directly with the Director to manage workflow, staffing needs, and project distribution.
- Participate in client calls and technical discussions as needed to discuss/review conclusions and next steps, as applicable.
- Prepare scopes, estimates, and proposals for EDD projects.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of professional environmental consulting experience.
- Minimum 3 years' experience specifically writing EDD reports
- Experience with Phase I & Phase II ESAs and ASTM standards.
- Working knowledge of Part 201 of the Michigan Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (NREPA)
- Strong technical writing, communication, and organizational skills.
- Certified asbestos building inspector and/or OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification a plus
Growth & Opportunity:
This role is designed as a senior technical position with potential to progress into leadership or management responsibilities based on performance and organizational needs.
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