Summary: BLE's Columbia South Carolina office is seeking a technically skilled environmental Project Manager to support the expansion of our Columbia office. The individual will be responsible for conducting and/or overseeing various environmental-related projects under the direction of BLE's Environmental Department Manager. This self-motivated candidate will be engaged in a variety of projects, interact directly with clients, detail-orientated, and require minimum direction from senior management.

Responsibilities:

The individual's primary responsibility will be to support the overall execution of environmental projects. Projects may include executing and/or directing staff with Phase I/II ESAs, hazardous materials assessments, underground storage tank assessments, feasibility studies, remediation design, and reporting activities. Duties include, but are not limited to:

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  Maintain a safe working environment for BLE staff and associated subcontractors.
• Perform and coordinate a wide variety of project activities involving environmental investigations and remediation while producing high quality results within the time constraints of each project.
• Review and interpret environmental data; evaluate quality assurance/quality control data; identify data gaps; prepare or peer review a variety of proposals and reports
• Develop scopes of work, schedules, costs, and health and safety plans for projects in accordance with ASTM, RCRA, CERCLA and other federal and state programs.
• Working knowledge of SCDHEC, NCDEQ, and GAPED underground storage tank regulations and applicable State Trust Fund reimbursement programs
• Evaluate remedial alternatives and assist clients with developing cost-effective strategies to achieve project closure and to mitigate risks.
• Negotiating with regulatory agencies on behalf of Client.
• Appropriately delegate assignments to project team members and mentor junior staff.
• Retain and manage technical experts and/or subcontractors to support the project.
• Prepare proposals, including project budgeting.
• Participate in business development activities with existing clients and developing new opportunities within the greater Columbia, SC market.
• Maintain and grow existing and new client relationships to generate repeat business.
• Build strong collaborative relationships with the BLE team, our clients, and subcontractors while extending a high level of respect and integrity with each interaction.

Position Requirements and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or master's degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Engineering or related discipline
• 8+ years of related professional experience
• Ideal candidate will be a licensed Professional Geologist or Engineer in South Carolina
• Must have broad working knowledge of South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia's environmental regulations.
• Maintain required 40-Hour HAZWOPER training/certification and other Environmental Department certifications and licensing.
• Must have a clean driving record and be able to drive a company vehicle.
• Must pass a pre-employment background and drug test