Project Specialist

JOB SUMMARY: The primary purpose of the Project Specialist is to understand and achieve the practical application of the client’s technical needs as they relate to materials, equipment, and resources. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attends site walks to prepare reports for bidding opportunities.
• Assist in preparing cost estimates for internal stakeholders.
• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) on complex projects.
• Provide technical advice and coordination to project managers, project leads, or other stakeholders regarding specifics of a project.
• Identify and provide support with scope of work changes for the Project Manager and Project Lead.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices through continued professional development. 
• Communicate customer issues to Stakeholders to devise ways of improving the customer experience, including resolving problems and concerns.
• Will be required to respond to after-hours emergency response calls. 
• Models Positive Attitude-Positive Contribution-Positive Teamwork in all situations.
• Consistently supports the Company Vision, Mission, and program rollouts to help drive desired results.
• Upholds the ethics and values of the company.
• May serve as a Job Site Manager (JSM) or Project Lead (PL). 
• All other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Must have strong interpersonal skills to support the Management Team at A-C-T in negotiation and problem-solving functions. 
• Have an aptitude for construction and mechanical assembly. 
• Have a general working knowledge of tools, excavation, and remediation equipment.
• Excellent judgment and discretion; ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, meet deadlines, and manage work-related obligations.
• Maintains an enthusiastic attitude; able to motivate and inspire the team to ensure all team members have a positive attitude, make a positive contribution, and exemplify positive teamwork.
• Remain calm and professional in all situations.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders in a professional and respectful manner.
• Must be able to work independently and productively with little to no supervision.
• Recognize problems, identify potential causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Team player with a "can do" attitude that can work in a varied environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain a professional atmosphere for colleagues and clients.
• Must have working knowledge of computer applications.
• Must be detail oriented, skilled in leadership, critical thinking, and problem solving.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree, Associate’s Degree, or Technical Certification and 3 years of experience in environmental or remediation projects, preferred.

or

• 5 years of experience in environmental or remediation projects or at least 2 years’ experience as an             A-C-T Field Supervisor or Field Manager.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of any field task conducted by A-C-T. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Lifting and carrying of items weighing at least 50 lbs.
• Exposure to extreme climate, including but not limited to cold temperatures and elevated temperatures up to 140 degrees.
• May be exposed to varying levels of physical activities and physical extremes such as extended periods of standing, walking, crouching, and use of hand tools (i.e., shovel, rakes, post hole diggers).
• Ability to wear a respirator based on a pulmonary function test.
• Ability to pass annual fit-for-duty physical exam.

The Project Specialist could perform the following types of work:

• Examples of Technical Projects that be assigned (i.e., chemical neutralization, large spills, high hazard)
• May be assigned to conduct technical inspections on Above Ground Storage Tank (AST) and prepare reports for tank inspections to be submitted to clients.
• Assemble and construct mechanical components for remediation and excavation projects.
• Inform Stakeholders of risks affecting project profit, costs, schedules, and client relations.