Environmental Assistant Project Manager

Job Summary:

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) will support The Sr. Project Manager in all aspects of industrial and environmental projects. This role involves coordinating project activities, ensuring timely completion within budget, and maintaining effective communication with project teams, stakeholders and clients. The APM will also contribute to project planning, risk management and quality control, often serving as a key point of contact for project specifics.

Responsibilities:

• Assist Project Manager with managing and executing environmental, industrial and remediation projects, including outages, waste management and tank cleaning and chemical safety implementation.
• Coordinate project activities, ensuring tasks are completed on time and within budget.
• Perform administrative duties such as organizing and maintaining project documents, updating digital databases and managing project budgets.
• Prepare and deliver detailed project reports, updating on progress, challenges and milestones.
• Collect, analyze and prepare raw data for project reports, plans, specifications, permits and cost estimates.
• Perform field activities as needed, including sample collection of various environmental media (groundwater, surface water, soil, sediment, indoor air/vapor), soil classification and oversight of subcontractor activities.
• Liaise with site managers to discuss project delays or other issues and communicate effectively with clients.
• Assist with generating client invoices and creating detailed written estimates.
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies for project success.
• Ensure project outputs meet required standards and expectations through regular monitoring and evaluation.
• Maintain and utilize working knowledge of accepted regulatory programs and standard field practices.
• Provide input and assistance in investigating new techniques and methods to increase efficiency and incorporate cutting-edge applications.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred) or related industry experience.
• Career Growth Desire/Potential
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle.
• Current 40-hour HAZWOPER training (preferred).
• Self-starter, performance driven and willing to follow the PM lead.

Skills:

• Excellent organizational abilities, capable of managing multiple projects, budgets, schedules and plans simultaneously.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for effective interaction with team members, stakeholders and clients.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills to analyze situations, identify issues and devise effective solutions.
• Adaptability and flexibility to navigate unforeseen changes or challenges in projects.
• High attention to detail to ensure project quality and accuracy.
• Effective time management to meet deadlines and keep projects on track.
• Strong interpersonal skills for building and maintaining relationships.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Leadership skills for motivating and guiding project teams.
• Ability to coordinate and perform field work with basic competency in hand tools and power equipment.