Project Manager, Environmental Construction Services

Brown and Caldwell (BC) is seeking a mid-level Project Manager to lead Environmental Construction Services (ECS) projects as part of BC's Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) team. The ideal candidate possesses effective networking, communication, and organization skills to collaborate across various BC business units and with key clients and valued external subcontractor/supplier partners to deliver at-risk projects using design-build (DB), engineering-procurement-construction (EPC), and construction management at risk (CMAR) delivery models.

This position will work under the direction of an experienced IPD Senior Manager to execute environmental remediation, mitigation, and restoration/closure projects and smaller industrial and municipal water/wastewater projects (typically <$5M in value) for private sector and municipal clients.

The ECS PM will collaborate and partner with other BC professionals experienced in environmental science, engineering, compliance and permitting, cost estimating, operations/maintenance/monitoring (OM&M), and construction procurement and management to deliver solutions that meet BC's standards of excellence for safety, quality, risk management, and profitability. Key private sector clients will span production (food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, mining, manufacturing), distribution (retail, technology, transportation, waste), and energy (oil/gas, chemicals, power) market areas.

Primary duties for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Work with BC project teams, clients, and external subcontractors/suppliers to manage and execute environmental and water/wastewater projects nationwide.
• Develop and manage IPD ECS project proposals, budgets, and schedules using BC's internal WorkSmart+ and Microsoft Project+ management programs.
• Utilize a strong environmental background and technical knowledge to help identify, screen, and develop solutions for various environmental contaminants and media.
• Work independently and exercise professional judgment to meet client expectations and achieve project goals with regular coordination and engagement with ECS leadership.
• Write, review, and edit technical documents including proposals, regulatory permits, requests for proposals, remedial designs/work plans, and regulatory reports and correspondences.
• Review and interpret site plans, site investigation data, historical reports, and other technical documents to help develop environmental strategies and scopes of work.
• Build a professional network by connecting with internal and external industry leaders, attending conferences, and staying informed about market trends and emerging technologies.
• Assist ECS leadership in identifying and developing new ECS business opportunities by building relationships with clients and BC project teams.
• Develop and maintain project plans, standard operating procedures (SOPs), templates, and toolkits to guide efficient and high-quality project delivery and management.
• Direct and coordinate work with other disciplines and mentor junior staff to enhance their contributions and capability to support ECS projects.
• Promote and integrate companywide initiatives and values into all stages of project delivery.

Project Manager:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in civil/environmental engineering or science with 6-10+ years of experience in consulting, construction, and operations/maintenance/monitoring (OM&M) for environmental remediation, mitigation, restoration, and closure projects, as well as smaller water/wastewater projects. Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Engineer in Training (E.I.T.) certification (or ability to obtain) preferred.
• Capable of managing diverse teams of technical staff to successfully position, pursue, win, and deliver environmental solutions under the direction of ECS leadership.
• Experience developing, delivering, and managing project proposals, budgets, and schedules.
• Growing expertise in evaluation, selection, design, implementation, and OM&M of environmental solutions. Hands-on field experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of health and safety risks, requirements, and protocols associated with environmental construction projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including technical writing. Effective at communicating across functions and teams and navigating up and down the organizational ladder.
• Proficient in standard computer programs such as MS Word, MS Teams, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Outlook, and Microsoft Project.
• Experience with procurement and management of materials/products and subcontractor services is strongly preferred.
• Foundational experience with state, local, and national regulatory programs and general permitting requirements.
• Willingness to travel for multiple consecutive days and occasionally on weekends, up to 25% annually.
• Positive and can-do attitude, flexible, self-motivated, creative, collaborative, committed to safety and quality, and detail oriented.
• Must have a valid driver's license and a good driving record and be willing to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Salary Range: The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee's primary work location and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Location A: $97,000 - $132,000

Location B: $106,000 - $145,000

Location C: $116,000 - $158,000

You can view which BC location applies to you here. If you have any questions, please speak with your Recruiter.

Benefits and Other Compensation: We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance. Click here to see our full list of benefits.

About Brown and Caldwell

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction firm with 50 offices and 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For 75 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice-to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present and future, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation. Join us, and you will find a home where you can do your best work, reach new levels of expertise, and enjoy exceptional development opportunities. For more information, visit www.brownandcaldwell.com

This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.

Notice to Third Party Agencies: Brown and Caldwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and approved engagement request with Brown and Caldwell, Brown and Caldwell reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer. Minorities/Women/Disabled and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply. Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.