Remediation/Compliance Project Manager

Freese and Nichols, Inc. is looking for an experienced professional engineer / professional geoscientist / environmental science project manager to join our dynamic and growing team in our Fort Worth or Dallas, Texas offices.

The selected candidate will serve as a Project Manager on environmental projects as well as work closely with professionals in engineering, water quality, hydrology, stormwater planning, compliance monitoring, and geosciences to successfully deliver projects to FNI clients in our North Texas and Central Plains Division.

Candidates will have the opportunity to work on projects for federal, state, and local government clients as well as private sector clients throughout Texas, Oklahoma, and along the Gulf Coast.

The successful candidate will be someone who works well in a team environment, is responsive, and has strong communication and technical writing skills with expertise in Remediation / Compliance Services, specifically management of environmental site assessments, subsurface investigations, site closures through the TCEQ Texas Risk Reduction Program (TRRP) and / or Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP) and risk-based environmental cleanups.

The preferred candidate should have direct experience in one or more of the following areas :

• Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments in compliance with ASTM International Standards and EPA All Appropriate Inquiry Rule and the EPA Brownfields Program.
• Site remediation and closure through TCEQ regulations pertaining to the Texas Risk Reduction Program (TRRP) and / or Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP), including field methods for oversight of installation of monitoring wells, soil, and groundwater assessment as well as general environmental assessment procedures.
• Petroleum Storage Tank (PST) Division processes as well as field methods for tank removals and oversight of installation of soil borings / monitoring wells.
• Site inspections and water quality sampling including the identification of necessary stormwater best management practices (BMPs) and corrective actions.
• Surface Water Quality standards, Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) and other key water quality initiatives and collecting and analyzing water quality / sediment / biological monitoring data.
• Environmental compliance aspects of multimedia auditing, permitting and compliance actions.

This role requires :

• Conduct either independently, or as part of a team, technical environmental studies and formulate results in a concise, well-written document.
• Use one’s own judgment in making permitting recommendations to internal and external clients.
• Supervise subcontractors in the performance of field work and surveys.
• Lead or assist in preparing scopes and fee estimates. Maintain an awareness of project budgets and endeavor to complete assignments within the budget.
• Draft proposals and statements of qualifications relating to marketing for new opportunities or pursuits.
• Interact with federal, state, and local government agencies.
• Coordinate with design engineers and stakeholder groups.
• Ability to travel for projects located outside of the Dallas-Fort Worth area, as needed.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications & Skills :

• degree in environmental science, geology, or related field with 6 to 10 years of experience. degree is preferred. A combination of education and experience may be used to meet the requirements of this job posting.
• Professional engineer (PE) or professional geoscientist (PG) license in Texas or the ability to obtain licensure upon hire.

TCEQ Corrective Project Manager and TxDOT pre-certifications a plus.

• Ability to utilize software including Microsoft Office products. Proficiency with standard equipment used in collecting field data and mapping such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning System (GPS).
• Must have experience with technical / professional writing and the ability to conduct presentations at public and client meetings.
• Strenuous work conditions and periodic work in inclement weather is possible. Must be able to lift over 50 pounds.

At Freese and Nichols, everyone on our team gets to make a meaningful difference in our communities. For almost 130 years, we have been planning and designing the infrastructure our society needs : developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and much more.

We’ve built our business on long-term relationships with clients and employees alike, resulting in financial stability, career opportunities, and a nationally recognized workplace culture.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, 401(k) matching, paid overtime for salaried employees, tuition reimbursement, and much more.

Our unique culture creates an environment for professional growth where we focus on caring for our clients, coworkers, and the communities where we work.

Join our team of 1,000 employees as we continue to expand our services throughout the United States.