Senior Project Geoscientist

Overview

Lead geoscience projects, oversee field/office work, mentor staff, and manage client deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• schedule tracking
• cost estimating
• proposal development
• technical reporting
• ehs management
• field sampling

Tasks

-Assist with updating and tracking schedule progress and project costs. -Prepare proposals or sections of proposals relating to the geoscience practice regarding scope, schedule, and equipment needed. Perform a variety of pricing tasks using experience as a basis for costing proposals. -Provide senior review of reports and quality control/assurance project plans. -Act as a liaison with other technical disciplines to ensure the efficient and effective implementation of project directives. -Identify and implement EHS improvements / remedies in alignment with the EHS Program and project. -Lead entire scopes of work (office and field) under PM direction. -Actively shift goals and priorities to align with directional changes. -Coordinate quality control (QC) support/administrative and senior staff. -Write complex technical reports using concise terminology for use by high-level decision makers. -Monitor staff performance and provide input to Organizational Managers for staff promotions, transfers, and performance appraisals. -Delegate tasks to junior and mid-level staff while adhering to project schedules, budgets, and objectives. -Interact with clients in support of specific technical challenges. -Provide potential solutions and troubleshoot project challenges and issues with support of the PM. -Review technical reports, edit material, and provide suggestions to improve clarity with respect to the targeted audience. -Mentor and coach technical staff. -Apply unique technical solutions that maximize project margin. -Work with subcontractors and coordinate with procurement for assigned tasks. -Maintain auditable and orderly files, notebooks, and correspondence on all project aspects. -Coordinate sampling and analytical activities to meet project requirements, standards, and deadlines. -Manage projects’ Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Program compliance for medium-to-high-risk projects. Ability to perform medium-to-high-risk EHS activities with minimal oversight and direction. Adjust project schedule and safety parameters (project delays, changed conditions, re-address Health and Safety Plan [HASP]) where appropriate. Manage field staff regarding project- / site-specific EHS requirements and ensure alignment with EHS Program. -Prepare and give presentations to prospective and current clients, technical associations, and internal technical communities of practice. -Contribute significantly to sales goals and as a task leader on larger projects. -Serve as a technical resource for at least one area of expertise. -Assist in crafting creative financial solutions on proposals to create win/win scenarios with clients. Develop complex technical approaches for field data collection and evaluation.

Requirements

• geology degree
• 10+ years
• professional geologist
• microsoft office
• leadership
• field planning

What You Bring

-Demonstrated leadership traits are highly preferred. -Demonstrated technical competence and willingness to instruct junior staff in areas of specialization. -Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, manage, and lead entire projects. -Capable of using a range of communication methods to promote dialogue and develop shared understanding and consensus. -Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Geoscience, or a related field, plus at least 10 years of related experience. -Ability to understand and adapt to changing project conditions or client needs. -Ability to function in a fast-paced environment. -Professional Geologist (P.G.) License/Certification required, if available. -Ability to function in outdoor locations such as active construction and/or remediation sites. -Experience must include 5 years in planning field activities and assisting in scoping projects. -Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks to meet project requirements. -Proficiency in Microsoft Office® software. -Ability to lift 40 pounds. -Strong verbal and written communication skills are necessary. -Available for periodic travel, as needed. -Ability to walk long distances on varied terrain, climb ladders, and work at elevation.

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Benefits

-Professional development opportunities. -Work/Life flexibility. -Critical illness and accident plans. -Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with base and matching employer stock contributions. -Paid time off including personal, holiday, and parental leave. -Life and disability plans.

About Weston Solutions, Inc.

-Founded to address the growing need for environmental and engineering solutions, the company has expanded its expertise across diverse industries. -Delivers sustainable and innovative solutions with a strong emphasis on environmental impact and efficiency. -Specializes in handling complex projects that demand both technical expertise and environmental sensitivity. -Work spans from water resource management to large-scale infrastructure, with notable projects in energy, industrial, and commercial sectors. -Rooted in solving environmental challenges, the company has evolved into a leading player in environmental engineering and construction. -Typical projects include infrastructure development, water remediation, energy efficiency, and industrial site improvements. -Has built a reputation for tackling challenging projects that require a unique blend of engineering and environmental expertise.

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