Environmental Project Lead - Louisiana
Canacre
- New Orleans, LA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Have direct communication with the client and be responsible for meeting client expectations
- Set and maintain project scopes, schedules, and budgets, including project financial forecasting; makes decisions with respect to overall technical execution of the project
- Liaise with technical specialists or other senior project managers to ensure the technical integrity of the project
- Manage staff engaged in project reporting and field work, particularly related to construction compliance scopes
- Confirm findings and preparation and/or review of technical reports
- Supervision and mentorship of professional staff involved in carrying out field programs, ensuring project requirements are communicated and health and safety protocols are followed
- Actively promote Health and Safety programs and culture
- Involved in business development activities and maintaining client relationships
- Participates in the preparation of proposals and cost estimates
- 10 years plus environmental consulting experience with progressive experience encompassing team leadership, strong experience in environmental consulting, and project or project planning background
- Degree from a program in Biology, Engineering, Geology, or Environmental Science or related fields
- Professional experience working on large infrastructure projects, preference for transmission and pipeline projects
- A strong desire to drive projects to completion and take ownership of what’s needed to achieve the desired outcomes
- Strong understanding of federal, state and local environmental regulations and the application and approval processes for projects
- Demonstrated success on environmental compliance projects including working through compliance requirements, implementing data management tools with support from Canacre’s internal GIS and data management group
- Strong communication skills including the ability to work well in a team environment, collaborative ability working with colleagues, stakeholder in different disciplines and geographic regions
- Self-motivated, high energy, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage time and multiple projects appropriately
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Capable of understanding and appropriately applying prescribed safety and technical protocols