Projects Coordinator (Deputy Program Manager)

BB&E is an employee-owned full service civil and environmental engineering and consulting firm, headquartered in Northville, Michigan, which services both the Federal and Industrial sectors throughout the United States. BB&E team members provide Environmental Consulting, Facilities Engineering and Program/Project Management Services to Federal and private sectors.

Position Summary

BB&E is seeking a detail-oriented a Project Coordinator, who will also serve as the Deputy Program Manager to support our NASA Environmental Support Services (NESS) contract on site at Johnson Space Center located in Houston, TX. The Project Coordinator should have a general understanding of Environmental Compliance programs in support of NASA and/or Federal installations and be capable of working directly with NASA civil servants. The Project Coordinator will be on-site and assist the on-site Program Manager managing sub-contractors, including invoices and monitoring contracts.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

NEPA Manager Duties

• Prepare, implement, update, and maintain all reports, assessments, surveys, and studies, necessary to maintain compliance with federal, state, and/or local laws and regulations, Executive Orders, NASA EMD and Center's policies and procedures. These include Environmental Assessments (EAs), Environmental Impact Statements (EISs), Environmental Noise studies/surveys, NEPA analysis and documentation related to Categorical Exclusions (CATEX) and Environmental Due Diligence
• Conduct Inspections
• Conduct NEPA Training
• Conduct preliminary NEPA evaluation of a wide range of proposed JSC programs, projects, and activities for compliance to 14 CFR 1216.305(e)
• Attend and participate in Construction Permit Review Board (CPRB).
• Prepare project-specific environmental checklists and Records of Environmental Consideration (REC), and provide to EMD for comment, approval, and signature.
• Create lists of project-specific mitigation commitments that are identified in an Environmental Checklist or REC and track project compliance
• Prepare work plans and conduct Noise Studies or Surveys and prepare report associated with the study/survey
• Provide support and participate in environmental audits, annual internal assessments, and other audits and inspections
• Attend Construction of Facilities meetings and provide a written summary of the issues and action items
  
  

Cultural Resources Management Duties

• Assist with the Cultural Resource Programs, which are managed in accordance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended. NASA Centers are required to work with the State Historic Preservation Organization (SHPO) and Tribes to ensure that historic buildings and assets are properly documented and recorded before NASA demolishes a facility and assist with mitigation to adverse effect of projects and to maintain and account for heritage assets held for historic posterity.
• Prepare Integrated Cultural Resources Management Plans (ICRMP) and ICRMP Annual Reports, Cultural resources survey, consultations, and evaluation reports, prepare required documentation and request to SHPO for Section 106 undertakings and assist the government with the consultation process
• Monitoring construction sites during ground disturbing activities
• Conduct Historic Resource Eligibility Surveys and artifact curation
• Update and maintain NPR 8510.10; coordinating draft reviews with NASA stakeholders
• Conduct benchmarking studies of other agency Cultural Resource Management (CRM) policy and guidance
• Develop, maintain, and manage new Cultural Resources Program Guidance
• Develop and maintain CRM training materials, FAQs, flowcharts and other materials
• Support the NEPA team with CRM elements for Categorical Exclusion (CATEX), Environmental Assessments (EAs), or Environmental Impact Statements (EISs) on projects and programs
• Comply with NHPA Section 110
• Support to Facilities planning and Implementation of Operation and Maintenance Activities, e.g., restoration activities
• Provide for routine oversight of the operations and maintenance of the Mission Control Historic Landmark, including activities performed by others
• Provide support for eligible buildings and activities/artifacts described within JSC's portion of the NASA Programmatic Agreement
  
  

Natural Resources Management Duties

• Assist with the Program Manager all duties
• Assist the Program Manager with managing all project elements including NESS staff, internal project teams, multiple subcontractors, vendors, and relationships with NASA and regulatory personnel in accordance with PWS requirements and BB&E standard operating procedures
• Assist with organizing and executing project work including the appropriate delegation
• Demonstrate subject matter expert skill sets to support private and government sectors
• Display and demonstrate company business acumen (including successful management of execution, schedule, budget, quality and compliance) and exemplary work approaches (client service orientation; strong interpersonal skills including clear communications and respect for others
• Provide overall management and administrative functions to ensure that the team are available, and resources allocated and that the PWS tasks and deliverables meet performance requirements. Assist the Program Manager ensuring that all labor, services, and materials necessary for program management, business management and associated services to meet the PWS are successfully delivered
• Assist with process the payments of Permits/Fees related to the work on this contract
• Utilize NASA furnished databases or other NASA-authorized software
• Assist with completing and delivering a monthly technical report covering all CLINs on the contract no later than five business days after the end of the month
  
  

Requirements

Key Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required and the ability to obtain/maintain a NACI
• Ability to successfully pass a federal agency background check is required
  
  

Knowledge:

• General environmental services
• Air quality
• Cultural resources
• Hazardous materials management
• Hazardous waste management/processing
• National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
• Natural resources (wildlife, plants, ecosystems)
• Water quality (drinking water, wastewater, storm water)
  
  

Strong Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Software: Proficiency using MS Office software including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is required.

Self-Starter: Highly motivated, with the ability to solve problems and function as a member of a team.

Experience & Education

• Experience: A minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in environmental compliance programs in support of a federal installation or NASA Center is required
• Education: A Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Earth Science or other related science field, or a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Engineering
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to walk, sit, and/or stand for extended periods for multiple days/weeks
• Able to operate office equipment, including computers, copy machine, phone, etc
• Capable of light lifting, up to 50 lbs
• Working conditions:
• Able to work both indoors/outdoor (with exposure to the elements)
• Able to walk/climb/knee/crouch and reach
• Able to work on rough terrain when necessary
• Able to work in confined spaces and/or heights
• Able to wear the required PPE, minimally wear gloves, a hard hat, a respirator, and steel-toe boots that may be in combination with protective clothing/suits, a respirator, and/or a fall restraint/recovery harness
• Exposure to hazards/contaminants at times
  
  

Benefits

Compensation, Benefits & Perks

• Competitive compensation packages
• Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan - BB&E is 100% employee-owned!
• Discretionary bonus
• *Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with health care concierge
• *Employer provided Short-Term & Long-Term disability
• *Employer provided Life insurance
• *Employee options for supplemental life, supplemental accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and Identity theft protection benefits
• *Generous PTO plus 11 paid holidays
• Traditional & Roth 401(k) options with fully vested employer match
• Tuition reimbursement & professional development
• Employee referral program
• Employee discounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet insurance discount
• Applies only to full-time employees
• BB&E is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran