Senior Staff Scientist

Terracon Consultants, Inc.
life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Idaho, Boise
11849 W Executive Dr Ste G (Show on map)
Nov 26, 2024
Job Description Terracon's Boise office is looking for a talented addition to our Environmental Department! As one of the most-established consulting firms in Idaho, Terracon has an incredible team of environmental professionals and amazing clients. We are a 100 percent employee-owned consulting engineering firm providing quality services to clients. This position requires a mid to senior level environmental professional responsible for leading complex environmental projects. Primary duties will be to provide consulting services for a broad array of environmental projects, including Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, Site Investigations, Remediation, and Regulatory Compliance. The candidate must be able to identify, evaluate, and recommend remediation strategies/designs to address environmental impacts. This may include leading environmental site investigations, design and development of plans and specifications, engineering analysis, observation, inspection, and reporting. Duties will include the preparation of applicable technical documents including proposals, reports, remedial action strategies, and regulatory agency correspondence. You will manage all aspects of environmental projects to ensure they are safely completed on time and within scope and budget. You are responsible for completing the project as per its contracted scope; monitoring progress and performance against the project plan. You will troubleshoot and recommend or resolve operational problems and minimize delays. You may be responsible for resource management, project scheduling, budgets and forecasts, and working with external vendors, subcontractors or contractors. You will conduct meetings and prepare reports to communicate the status of the project to the project team and client. You will set priorities, assign tasks, and coordinate project staff to meet project targets and milestones. You may have responsibilities to communicate with the client and deliver work products to the satisfaction of the client. You will coordinate efforts with an internal Authorized Project Reviewer (APR) to make sure the APR has opportunity to engage throughout the project, particularly at critical junctures. You will be involved with approving invoices, preparing change orders, and collections. Essential Roles and Responsibilities: Excellent writing and verbal communication skills. Ability to cultivate strong relationships within a team and with clients. Strong technical background in environmental investigation and remediation projects. Manage all aspects of a large scale and complex project. Works with client or National Account Manager to define project scope, schedule and budget. Leads interactions with client and stakeholders to ensure their goals are being considered in execution of the work. Design, communicate, and implement a project plan for completing a project. Leads safety efforts including preparation and compliance with approved safety plan. Resolve operational problems and minimize delays. Identify, develop, and gather necessary resources to complete the project. Prepare designs and work specifications; develop schedules, budgets and forecasts; select materials, equipment, project staff, and contractors. Estimate costs, resources, and time required to complete. Prepares forecasts for expenditures and manages scope, schedule to meet budget. Monitor activities, allocate resources, and assign tasks to ensure targets are met. Partner with other departments or offices to secure specialized resources for the project. Conduct project meetings and prepare reports to communicate the status of the project within and beyond the project team. Coach and mentor project staff and assist them to solve problems. Coordinate with APR to ensure appropriate oversight is in place and sufficient time allowed for quality reviews. Coordinate with accounting for financial management of business intelligence, invoicing and collections. Develop understanding and be aware of project-related risk. Be familiar with what could go wrong on a project and how to protect the Company. Be familiar with company risk policies. Lead safety efforts for team and ensure team follows safety rules and guidelines. Responsible for creating and modeling a safe work environment; demonstrates safety practices. Promote pre-task planning for all projects. Promote continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Monitor quality standards and practices. Engage APRs on projects at their onset. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related science field and a minimum of 5 years' related experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 9 years' related experience. Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history. Preferred Certification: Project Management Professional (PMP) Professional Engineer (PE), Professional Geologist (PG) or similar professional registration/certification relevant to the type of services and projects being managed About Terracon Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon's growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace. Terracon's vision of "Together, we are best at people" is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs. EEO Statement Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.