UMIAQ Environmental is seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Project Manager/Scientist to lead complex environmental projects from initiation through completion. This role is responsible for ensuring technical excellence, regulatory compliance, and client satisfaction while managing multidisciplinary teams and fostering strong client relationships. The Senior Environmental Project Manager/Scientist will also play a key role in business development, contributing to the continued growth and success of our environmental consulting services.
ResponsibilitiesEssential functions will include:
Plan, manage, and execute environmental consulting and engineering projects from initiation through completion.
Conduct Phase I, II, and III Environmental Site Assessments in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Collect and analyze environmental samples, including soil, groundwater, and other media at contaminated sites.
Oversee and implement hazardous waste and hazardous materials management programs.
Design, implement, and monitor environmental remediation technologies and corrective action plans.
Interpret and apply Alaska environmental regulations, RCRA, CERCLA, OSHA, and other applicable federal requirements.
Prepare SPCC Plans, SWPPPs, technical reports, and regulatory submittals.
Manage project budgets, scopes of work, schedules, and resources.
Supervise and coordinate field personnel, subcontractors, and multidisciplinary teams.
Perform statistical analyses and interpret environmental data to support decision-making and reporting.
Conduct planning, logistics, and execution of field work in remote locations under varying environmental conditions.
Lead and participate in spill response activities, particularly in rural Alaska settings
Maintain compliance with corporate safety programs, including 40-hour HAZWOPER requirements
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, agencies, and stakeholders through clear, professional communication
Travel as required to local and out-of-state job sites, including remote field camps, sometimes working extended hours or weekends
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Geology, Hydrology, Civil, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or another natural science.
More than 10 years of experience in environmental consulting and/or engineering, including project planning, data assessment, reporting, oversight of field personnel, travel, and limited field work.
Ability to perform Phase I, II, and III Environmental Site Assessments.
Proven experience defining scopes of service and preparing budgets and proposals.
Skilled in reviewing, evaluating, and interpreting environmental data, and preparing clear, concise summary reports.
Strong professional communication skills for effective interaction with clients, vendors, and staff at all levels.
Experience supporting business development and marketing activities, including preparation of cost proposals and presentations to existing and prospective clients.
Employee must have a valid driver’s license and three (3) year clean driving record.
Ability to perform additional duties as assigned by a supervisor.
Preferred Qualifications:
Meets the requirements of an Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation Qualified Environmental Professional (18 AAC 75.333).
Knowledge of Alaska environmental regulations.
Knowledge of RCRA, CERCLA, OSHA, and other federal regulations.
Experience sampling soil, groundwater, and other media at contaminated sites.
Experience in hazardous waste and hazardous materials management.
Experience with environmental remediation technologies.
Excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills to effectively interact with clients and staff at all levels.
Personable, flexible, professional, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; advanced skills in Access, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, gINT, and MS Project preferred.
40-hour HAZWOPER certification.
Experience with statistical analyses.
Experience with planning, logistics, and field work in remote locations.
Experience preparing SPCC Plans and SWPPPs.
Experience performing and leading spill response teams in rural Alaska.
Physical and Mental Demands:
Operation of motor vehicles, ATVs/UTVs, and heavy equipment (aircraft, marine craft, etc.).
Rapid mental and/or muscle coordination.
Frequent walking, standing, twisting, and turning of the upper body, arms, and legs.
Crawling, kneeling, stooping, and climbing.
Visual and auditory requirements: safe distant vision, good near vision, and good hearing.
Regular use of respirators (½ face and full face) and mandatory use of ANSI-approved safety footwear, safety glasses, and hard hats.
Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling:
Continuously (over 75% of daily hours): up to 20 lbs.
Occasionally to Frequently (15%–50% of daily hours): 21–75 lbs. lifting/carrying; 21–100+ lbs. pushing/pulling.
Working Conditions:
Flexibility to work in challenging and dynamic environments.
Outdoor conditions, including excessive heat (>80°F) and extreme cold (<0°F).
Potential exposure to dust, fumes, smoke, solvents, chemicals, and constant noise.
Slippery, uneven surfaces, stairs, ladders, scaffolding, towers, and elevated work areas (4’–12’ above ground).
Confined or cramped spaces and remote worksites without immediate medical facilities.
Long and/or irregular hours, including day and night shift rotations.
Working alone or around hazardous machinery.
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Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.
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