Staff Scientist

Berkley/Lansing/Grand Rapids MI

Today is the day to boost your career!  PM Environmental is seeking a Staff Scientist to join our team in our Berkley, Lansing, Grand Rapids Michigan office.

Why PM Environmental?

We invite you to join our team of skilled professionals who are instrumental in making commercial, industrial, and housing projects happen. PM offers a fast-paced environment that challenges you while offering opportunity, training, and mentoring to help you grow in the company and as a professional. PM’s company culture encourages interaction by organizing happy hour events, employee trips to baseball games and company outings and events such as BBQs, Holiday parties, and group charity participation. We value our team and strive to maintain a positive, supportive, flexible, and transparent workplace that is reflected in the high-quality service we provide our clients.

A Day in the life of a Staff Scientist at PM Environmental:

• Project management and oversight of multiple projects.  This includes the management of external communication with related stakeholders (clients, attorneys, state agencies, etc.) as well as internal communication with project managers across multiple department service lines.
• Coordinate and plan onsite activities and field personnel.
• Maintain culture of safety by ensuring onsite personnel are adequately informed and prepared to conduct their assigned duties and comply with safety and environmental regulations.
• Develop appropriate scope of work to assess Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs) and/or project specific objectives and associated cost estimates.
• Technical report preparation including Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), Baseline Environmental Assessments (BEAs), and Documentation of Due Care Compliance (DDCC) reports.
• Manage financial responsibilities including invoicing, record keeping, and contract management.
• Evaluate progress of assigned projects, helping to ensure that all steps and procedures are taken according to industry standards and PM standards. 
• Conducting data evaluation and comparisons to appropriate cleanup criteria and/or screening levels.
• Provides administrative support for the Department Manager.  This includes, but is not limited to, answering phone calls, determining project objectives/goals, research, client interface, AR follow-up, etc.
• Operates computer to access e-mail, electronic calendars, Deltek Vision, Microsoft Office Suite, and other basic office support software.
• Follows, enforces and maintains corporate policies and procedures.
• Occasional field work including oversight of subcontractors (drillers, surveyors, etc.), soil, groundwater, and soil gas sample collection, excavation/remediation oversight, lithology, etc. 

What you bring to the PM Environmental team:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, or related field.
• One (1) to Three (3) years of experience with the duties listed above.
• 40-Hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification preferred.
• Understanding of Michigan’s environmental regulations including Parts 201 and 213 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (NREPA).
• Experience with Due Diligence report writing, specifically Phase II ESAs/BEAs, DDCCs is preferred.
• Experience with field sampling/methodology/techniques and industry standards is preferred.
• Ability to smoothly handle client/customer interactions in a fast-paced, deadline driven, work environment.
• Strong problem solving and organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage multiple projects with a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work efficiently in-person or remotely.
• Ability to work flexible hours and be available for travel on occasion.

What’s in it for you:

Of course, we offer competitive salaries and great benefits, but what makes PM Environmental stand out from the crowd?

• Medical, dental and vision plan options.
• Basic Life Insurance, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Flexible Schedules, Work Life Balance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid time-off and holidays, Paid Sick Leave, Vacation

We care about our employees and the world around us! Look to see all that PM Environmental has to offer: www.pmenv.com

About Us

PM Environmental is an environmental risk expert focused on business-minded solutions. We have over 30 years of experience in consulting and managing a wide variety of environmental, engineering, industrial hygiene, energy, and development projects. We understand the science involved, the regulations that must be adhered to, and the need to provide you specific, relevant information, so you understand your options and can make solid business decisions.