Environmental Project Manager - Richardson, TX
Welcome to Halff, a mid-sized, employee-owned, diverse and multi-disciplined professional services firm designed, engineered, planned, constructed — and purposed — for people. Since 1950, we’ve been creating smart solutions that improve lives and communities by turning ideas into reality. Halff was founded on a core tenet: Focus on people, treat them well, and success will follow. It’s no wonder, then, that our employees and the culture they create result in our firm consistently being named a Top Workplace in America.
Halff has an immediate opening for an experienced and highly motivated Environmental Project Manager for our Richardson, TX office. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of five years of experience in the environmental consulting industry with experience successfully completing projects under regulatory programs such as the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Texas Risk Reduction Program (TRRP) or the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). This position would be part of a very skilled team and involves working closely with clients, other Project Managers and Team Leaders, and technical staff performing due diligence, remediation, compliance, and other environmental sampling and analysis activities. This position will be responsible for overseeing Site Investigations, performing compliance inspections/sampling, and preparing or reviewing technical reports. This position will primarily include office work. This position offers an excellent career development opportunity for someone looking to grow with Halff, with potential for not only business and personal growth, but ownership in the firm.
Environmental Project Manager Responsibilities & Duties:
- Provide technical leadership and support on environmental projects.
- Provide oversight of field investigations/assessments and collect project related data for analysis.
- Review environmental reports and studies (e.g., Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessment reports).
- Provide oversight of the collection of various multimedia samples (surface water, sediment, soil, groundwater, soil gas).
- Prepare environmental regulatory program submissions.
- Mentor junior staff in standard operating procedures (SOPs) for field investigations and reporting.
- Review and validate laboratory analytical data, using federal or state guidelines for insertion into technical reports.
- Data interpretation and presentation including tables and GIS figures to illustrate collected data.
- Write technical reports that summarize field events, laboratory analytical methods, data results, conclusions, and recommendations.
- Schedule and oversee utility locating, geophysical survey, excavation, drilling, and manage construction subcontractors.
- Responsible for client communication on scope development and project deliverables.
- Responsible for both field and office execution of environmental projects.
- Oversight of field work in potentially remote areas, which may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
- Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.
- Some travel will be required.
Environmental Project Manager Qualifications:
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in the environmental consulting industry.
- Experience managing projects and preparing documentation for compliance with TRRP and possess a thorough understanding of relevant regulatory requirements.
- Working knowledge of field documentation and sampling techniques, equipment maintenance or repair, or other activities.
- Willingness to travel and possess a valid driver’s license in good standing.
- Candidate will be required to pass a background check in order to enter Federal Facilities.
- Willingness to obtain certifications and participate in training activities as needed to support the team.
- Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test and a company physical exam (indicating that there will be no restrictions for field activities).
- This position will require field work and travel, as well as early start times and occasional night or weekend work.
- May require some extended travel (more than 3 consecutive days).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to evaluate laboratory analytical data and field observations and clearly communicate technical information both verbally and in written reports.
- Demonstrated ability to interface effectively and collaborate with clients, peers, management, and vendors to successfully meet shifting needs.
Environmental Project Manager Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience conducting work under the regulatory authority of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Texas Risk Reduction Program, Railroad Commission of Texas, Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality, and Oklahoma Corporation Commission.
- GIS experience.
- OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification.
Environmental Project Manager Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree or Master’s Degree in Geology, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, or related field of study from an accredited university.
Company Overview:
Halff is a mid-sized, employee-owned, diverse and full-service infrastructure consulting firm planned, designed, engineered, constructed — and purposed — for people. Since 1950, we’ve been creating smart solutions that improve lives and communities by turning ideas into reality.
Halff was founded on a core tenet: Focus on people, treat them well, and success will follow. It’s no wonder, then, that our employees and the culture they create result in our firm consistently being named a Top Workplace in America.
Our industry-leading professionals collaborate to meet tough challenges in creative ways. Our services include: broadband, construction services, energy, environmental, geographic information systems, grant funding resources, intelligent infrastructure, intelligent transportation systems, land development, planning and landscape architecture, MEP engineering, public works, resilience, right of way, structural engineering, subsurface utility engineering/utility coordination, surveying, transportation, water resources and water/wastewater.
Halff has offices in the following locations:
- Arkansas: Bentonville, Fayetteville, Fort Smith, North Little Rock and Little Rock
- Florida: Chipley, Crestview, Jacksonville, Orlando, Panama City Beach, Tallahassee, Tampa, Tavares, Temple Terrace and Windermere
- Louisiana: Baton Rouge and Shreveport
- Oklahoma: Norman and Oklahoma City
- Texas: Austin, Brownsville, Corpus Christi, Flower Mound, Fort Worth, Frisco, Houston, Lubbock, McAllen, Midland, Richardson, San Antonio, The Woodlands and Tyler
We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, prescription and life insurance; long-term and short-term disability insurance; paid time off; holiday pay; traditional and Roth 401(k) plans; Employee Stock Ownership Plan; Health Savings Account; 529 College Savings Plan; flexible spending accounts; an Employee Assistance Plan; and more.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.
Halff is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Halff is a drug-free workplace. This offer of employment is contingent upon the receipt of a clear drug screen and background check prior to your first day of employment. This position may be subject to random drug testing pursuant to federal regulations.
