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Environmental Analyst - Phase I

Labella Associates

The Role

Overview

Early‑career analyst preparing Phase I ESAs and related due‑diligence reports.

Key Responsibilities

  • due diligence
  • esa preparation
  • records review
  • risk assessment
  • construction inspection
  • site visits

Tasks

-Independently manage due diligence assignments and meet project deliverable schedules -Assist in the completion of Property Condition Assessments, Plan and Cost Reviews, and Construction Draw Inspections with the support of Construction Risk senior staff -Obtain, review, and interpret historical, regulatory, and municipal records -Prepare Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), Transaction Screen ESAs, and Records Search with Risk Assessment (RSRA) reports with the support of Environmental Due Diligence Program senior staff/Project Managers -Report findings to due diligence team leaders and assist in the evaluation of environmental and construction-related risks -Conduct site visits throughout, but not limited to, western New York, including the Buffalo and Rochester metropolitan areas, for a variety of environmental and construction-related due diligence projects

Requirements

  • microsoft office
  • quire
  • 1-3 yrs
  • bs environmental
  • due diligence
  • communication

What You Bring

We are currently hiring an early career (0-3 years of experience) Environmental Analyst to work within our Environmental Division's Due Diligence Program in our Buffalo, NY office. -Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of programs -Experience with Quire or other report writing software platforms is a plus -Ability to work in a fast-paced due diligence team environment -Experience (1-3 years) with environmental and construction-related due diligence projects such as Phase I ESAs, Transaction Screen ESAs, Phase II ESAs, Property Condition Assessments, and/or Draw Inspections is desired -BS in Environmental Science, Geology, or a related field of study -Good verbal, technical writing, communication, and time management skills are essential

Benefits

Salary Range: $20.00 - $22.00/hour Body, mind, and wallet—LaBella's benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below. -Flexible Work Schedule -Team Building Events -401k Plan with Employer Match -Community Service Events -Paid Time Off -Tuition Reimbursement -Profit Sharing -Fitness Reimbursement -Referral Bonus Program -Leadership Development Program -Short & Long Term Disability -Health/Dental Insurance -Wellness Program

The Company

About Labella Associates

-Began as a civil engineering shop in Rochester, NY and has grown into a full‑service design professional corporation. -Expanded across North America and Europe—serving Spain, the UK, Romania, Germany, India and more—while maintaining focus on public and private sector projects. -Remains strongly connected to civil engineering projects such as water treatment plants, highways, stormwater systems, and public facilities. -Provides expertise spanning architecture, MEP, landscape architecture, wetlands ecology, structural engineering, transportation, and grant administration. -Balances technical rigor with civic impact through projects like trails, parks, athletic fields, utility systems, renewable energy, and large‑scale municipal infrastructure. -Adopts a collaborative, comprehensive approach managing planning, design, permitting, inspection, and commissioning.

Sector Specialisms

Buildings

Energy

Infrastructure

Environmental

Land Development

Healthcare Facilities

Oil & Gas

Gas Distribution

Gas Transmission

Pipeline Design

Compressor and Pump Stations

Terminal and Storage Facilities

Transmission Pipelines

Station & Facility Design

Pipeline Integrity Services

Building Code Services

Commercial & Mixed-Use

Climate Solutions