Principal Consultant

Overview

Lead environmental consulting projects, manage client relations, and mentor staff.

Key Responsibilities

• technical analysis
• team management
• compliance monitoring
• proposal writing
• contract management
• business development

Tasks

-Conducting/reviewing technical analyses -Participating in meetings and agency consultation -Monitoring team performance for compliance with contractual agreements and budgets -Managing project teams, delegating to office and field staff and executing day to day activities -Preparing proposals and reviewing/writing Environmental reports and obtaining internal technical QA/QC reviews -Managing project contractual and financial issues (including terms of agreement, changes in scope, billing process, risk management and loss prevention practices) -Leading business development activities with support and assistance form colleagues and GZA corporate marketing and communications team

Requirements

• professional engineer
• osha hazwoper
• bachelor’s degree
• remediation
• regulatory
• 15 years

What You Bring

-Experience preparing well written reports within budget that demonstrate technical knowledge -15 years’ experience of consulting experience with a demonstrated record of client engagement and retention. -Experience with the development, design, preparation, and management of environmental investigation, compliance, and remediation projects -Prior experience managing projects utilizing contamination cleanup grants, Dept. of Commerce Petrofund, and the Drycleaner Environmental Response and Reimbursement Account (Drycleaner Fund). -Experience working on industrial compliance and permitting projects -Understanding of Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Federal environmental laws and regulations -Licensed Professional Engineer or Geologist strongly preferred -Strong oral and written communication skills -Chlorinated hydrocarbon and emerging contaminant investigation / remediation and litigation support experience a plus -Experience completing remedial cost estimates a plus -Knowledge of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture AgVIC Program -Internal and client writing/verbal communications -Experience in successfully advocating and/or negotiating with regulatory agencies and third parties in favor of client positions -Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, or Environmental Science (Advanced Degree Preferred) -Doer-seller aptitude with industry knowledge -Knowledge of Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) Voluntary Investigation and Cleanup (VIC) & Voluntary Superfund or Cooperative Responsible Party (CRP) Programs. -Demonstrate professional judgment, consistency, strong attention to detail, and background of high-quality work products -Possess or have completed 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training -Self-starter, able to complete tasks with minimal supervision and direction -Demonstrate performance of independent analysis, problem solving and strong organizational skills

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Benefits

-Generous, company-subsidized benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and 401K retirement plan -Professional development and enrichment -Exciting work environment

About Gza Geoenvironmental, Inc.

-Structured as employee‑owned, it delivers geotechnical, environmental, water, ecological and construction management services. -Typical projects include dam and levee engineering, stormwater management, ecological restoration, site remediation and coastal work. -Specialisms span geotechnical engineering, water resources, environmental remediation, ecological services and construction oversight. -Notable expansions: acquisition of Glorieta Geoscience deepened groundwater, water rights and watershed expertise in the Southwest. -They host an annual technical conference showcasing innovative solutions and fostering cross‑discipline collaboration.

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