GAI Consultants, Inc. · 2 months ago
Environmental Engineering Manager
Greater Indianapolis
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
14+ years expGAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking an Environmental Engineering Manager to oversee environmental studies and permitting processes across Indiana. The role involves managing project tasks, coordinating interdisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations while mentoring junior staff.
Consulting
Responsibilities
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)
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
Capable of managing project tasks
Serves as a Project Manager on small to midsize projects
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
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Sciences or similar field of study
14+ Years of Experience
Driver's License
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
Preferred
Participation in professional societies and industry associations
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)
Benefits
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
Company
GAI Consultants, Inc.
Transforming ideas into reality® since 1958, GAI Consultants is an engineering, planning, and environmental consulting firm that provides customized solutions and local expertise to clients in the power, transportation, development, government, and industrial markets.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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unknownKey Investors
Comvest Partners
2022-10-13Private Equity
Leadership Team
Gary DeJidas
President / CEO
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