Environmental Project Manager / Geologist

Level I or II

Orange, California

Giles Engineering Associates, Inc. is seeking an experienced Project Manager with a background in geology, hydrogeology, geosciences, and/or environmental engineering. This position will be responsible for managing all aspects of environmental projects from the initial project scoping stage through project completion. Projects will be both long-term and short-term in duration and be of varying complexity. The Project Manager will also be responsible for overseeing a team of Staff Scientists in the completion of field activities.

Responsibilities:

• Proposal preparation, developing project strategy, and cost estimating
• Oversee complex long-term and short-term projects
• Maintain a budget and monitor project performance
• Communicate and build relationships with new and long-term clients
• Act as a liaison between the client and applicable regulatory agencies
• Coordinate field activities
• Management of junior-level staff
• Prepare technical reports and complete necessary regulatory reporting
• Work in collaboration with Giles’ offices nationwide
• Occasional travel for meetings or project oversight

Qualifications:

Level I

• Registered PG in California or ability to obtain within one year
• 3 -5 years of project management experience
• Bachelor’s degree in geology, hydrogeology, geosciences, or environmental engineering (required)

Level II

• Registered PG in California (required)
• 6+ years project management experience
• Bachelor’s degree in geology, hydrogeology, geosciences, or environmental engineering (required)
• Master’s degree in geoscience-related subject (preferred)
• Experience managing and training junior-level staff

Additional Qualifications

• Current HAZWOPER Certification and OSHA 40-Hour Health and Safety Waste Site Worker Training and Annual Refresher
• Licensed for Asbestos Identification Surveys (preferred) or ability to obtain
• Licensed for Lead Based Paint Identification Surveys (preferred) or ability to obtain
• Work in collaboration with Giles’ offices nationwide
• Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel
• Excellent problem solving, communication, and time management skills
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record (required)

If interested, please submit your resume to: pgiles@gilesengr.com