What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Project Manager position at Aventia?
BEM is seeking an experienced Environmental Project Manager. Come build something special in Alaska. Join our dynamic AK team and help shape impactful work while living and working in an extraordinary place. Local professionals and relocation candidates are encouraged to apply. Relocation may be available for the right candidate.
About Us
BEM Systems, Inc. (BEM), an Aventia Company, is a nationwide consulting firm, which provides comprehensive environmental services to federal, state, and local government agencies. Our areas of technical practice are focused on environmental planning and compliance, remediation, and water resources with a specialization in data visualization and data management software solutions. Our firm enjoys a distinguished reputation for client responsiveness and creative problem solving. We are looking for team players who demonstrate individual initiative and embrace new challenges.
We are looking for an experienced Project Manager with 6 years of professional experience managing environmental restoration projects—preferably for the Department of Defense or other federal and state government agencies.
IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL:
- Manage the execution of projects requiring complex logistical planning for remediation and demolition operations in remote Alaska with no health and safety incidents or regulatory compliance issues.
- Lead the technical and field staff demonstrating staff professional growth and attainment of project goals.
- Develop technical scopes of work.
- Prepare accurate cost estimates and schedules with defensible assumptions in software applications such as Microsoft Project Schedule and/or Deltek Vantagepoint.
- Prepare subcontractor bid packages and evaluate planning and scheduling options for long-term projects with multiple, simultaneous tasks.
- Be familiar with CERCLA, RCRA, and State of Alaska cleanup regulations and ADEC guidance documents and have a proven track record for successfully completing remediation projects within budget and on schedule.
- Conduct presentations for clients and regulators on technical approaches and project findings.
Qualifications:
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
- A degree in engineering or environmental sciences or related scientific degree.
- Professional licensure (PE, CPG, etc.) is preferred, however verifiable past experience with quality references will also be considered.
- Minimum of 6 years of experience managing environmental investigation, remediation, or restoration projects for federal or state government agencies; minimum of three years in Alaska preferred but not required.
- Working knowledge of state and federal regulations and coordination with project stakeholders that may include ADEC, USEPA, USFWS, BLM, and AK native communities.
- Current HAZWOPER certification per 29 CFR1910.120 is preferred.
WHAT YOU WILL GET:
This is a full-time, salaried role with compensation commensurate with your experience and expertise. We offer a robust and competitive benefits package that includes a 401(k) with company match, comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverages as well as short and long-term disabilities, life insurance and flex spending account options.
You may also benefit from a generous paid time off program that includes nine paid holidays annually, vacation time, and wellness leave. Additionally at BEM, we offer strong support for continuing education and professional development.
Beyond the role itself, you’ll have the opportunity to build your career in a location that offers world-class- year-round outdoor recreation—providing the perfect balance between meaningful work and an exceptional quality of life.