Environmental Engineering Manager

GAI Consultants is seeking an Environmental Manager to work out of one of our three main Indiana offices located in Fishers, Fort Wayne, or Indianapolis. You will be responsible for overseeing the preparation of environmental studies, wetland delineations, permitting (NEPA, CEs, EAs, Construction in a Floodway, Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) 401, United States Army Corps 404, IDEM Rule 5, etc.) and mitigation plans and monitoring, and Section 106 regulations. Our clients include the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), counties, cities, towns, and utility companies across Indiana. 

Job Duties: 

• Provide project experience with environmental permitting (local, state, and federal) and compliance support for key segments of the infrastructure industry.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary work teams and overall task management of field efforts for erosion control monitoring, wetland and stream delineations, and endangered species surveys and monitoring.
• Oversee the completion and management of the preparation of permit applications and associated environmental reporting.
• Prepare scope and fee proposals.
• Conduct quality control reviews.
• Control expenditures within limitations of project/task budget and monitor budget status.
• Interface with customers as necessary to ensure customer needs are met.
• Manage sub-consultants as required.
• Provide regular status and progress reports to the project manager and/or client.
• Experience in team leadership, staff mentoring, and project management
• Mentor and direct junior environmental staff.
• Ability to demonstrate strong writing and verbal communication skills.
• Technical understanding of natural resources and field assessment methodologies.
• Read, analyze, and interpret general business documents, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Familiarity with INDOT Consultant Performance Evaluation criteria for Environmental Documents and NEPA-related Performance types.
• Experience with environmental permitting/consultations and regulatory agencies in Indiana and/or neighboring states.
• Completion or the ability to obtain within 6 months the following:
• NEPA Initial Training and Categorical Exclusion Training with INDOT Section 7 Environmental Site Assessment (ESA)
• Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
• Section 106/Section 4(f)

General Characteristics

• Well-rounded with aspects of consulting, industry standards, and Company protocols. Position requires a commitment a strong emphasis on client development; participation in professional societies and industry associations is preferred. 
• Coming up with ideas to improve productivity of a specific team, department, group, or division. 
• Strategic thinking and alignment: Manager must understand broader organizational strategies and goals to effectively guide direct reports' efforts.
• Change leadership: Manager plays an important role enacting top-level changes across operational divisions as supporters of change.

Minimum Years of Experience

• 14 Years of Experience 

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Sciences or similar field of study

Technical Responsibilities

• Provides oversight and coordination of project tasks; Available to junior staff for guidance; Provides opportunities to junior staff for becoming familiar with task management and financials; Working knowledge of project contract documents. 
• Recruiting and retaining staff. 
• Interpreting the strategy of top-level management and translating it into everyday policies. 
• Developing and implementing day-to-day routines for a team, department, group, or division. 
• Talent development: Develop Staff skills and empowering them as problem-solvers boosts innovation and productivity. 
• Oversee learning, coaching, and career progression.

Project and Task Management

• Capable of managing project tasks. 
• Serves as a Project Manager on small to midsize projects. 

Management Responsibility

• Initiates and manages client relationships; provide oversight and responsible for reviewing and approving all scopes; budgets; and schedules for all tasks of the overall projects; works with Task Managers to complete their assigned tasks; maintaining GAI’s procedures and protocols; responsible for all aspects of financials on projects. 
• Serves as the leader of the environmental scope of project; receives administrative support and direction from Business Sector Leaders and higher-level officials of the Company. 
• Continues to manage staff with diverse skills and has a focus on supporting career path and technical growth. 
• Monitoring employee performance. 
• Making sure that processes and procedures are in compliance with the overall organization’s guidelines. 
• Inspiring and encouraging employees to perform their best. 
• Assigning and supervising specific work tasks. 
• Allocating resources within a team, department, group, or division. 
• Reporting issues and performance to top-level management. 
• Well-being fostering: Prioritizing mental health, work-life integration and enhances retention.  
• Manager shapes day-to-day workplace experiences. 

Communication Skills

• Routinely interacts with clients, customers, government officials, contractors, and others; leads project meetings and presentations; possess marketing and sales skills; represents Company in a positive light; interacts with Task Managers and Business Sector Leaders on a regular basis; attends meetings with higher-level officials of the company on project status including financials.

Why GAI? 

At GAI, exceptional people have an exceptional place to work, grow, lead, and achieve. Explore an array of opportunities in locations across the U.S. and join accomplished colleagues in tackling challenging projects for a range of markets. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and feel good about being part of a collaborative team that’s committed to supporting the communities we serve. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth.   

  Benefits To Working at GAI Include: 

• Competitive salary - GAI is committed to paying market-based salaries
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, company paid Long Term Disability, and Short-Term Disability (benefits start within 30 days of hire) 
• New paid Maternity/Paternity/Adoption program  
• Generous Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays 
• 401k company match
• Tuition Reimbursement