Manager Environmental Engineering 2

We have an immediate opportunity to join the Corporate Environmental Remediation Team as the Manager of Environmental Engineering 2 at our Bethpage, New York location.

The incumbent will serve as a member of the environmental remediation team with direct responsibility for the success of onsite remediation projects and the performance of remediation project team under his/her direction.

The successful candidate must have a solid understanding of federal and state environmental laws and regulations, project management methodologies, remediation technologies, agency and community interaction, and cost and project controls.  Candidate must have the ability to drive change, lead cross-functional engagements with Corporate and Aeronautic sector leadership, legal, finance, real estate, and EHS teams, and build relationships at all levels of the organization and with external vendors and suppliers. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Oversee execution of project strategies, forecasts, budgets, plans, and goals

• Direct and guide technical planning and implementation of remedial activities to ensure project success

• Review/approve/monitor project-specific scope, schedule, and budget

• Compile project status and financial data for management reviews

• Participate in quarterly financial and performance reviews

• Provide QA/QC on agency deliverables from project team members and contractors

• Oversee contractor bidding, selection and contract award process

• Ensure compliance with applicable environmental health and safety requirements (e.g., RCRA, CERCLA, OSHA)

• Oversee purchase requisition and invoice review and approval processes

• Perform routine program troubleshooting functions

• Implement sustainable remediation practices where applicable 

• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders on project status and milestones

• Achieve a mutually agreeable resolution with multiple stakeholders with various interest and drivers

• Manage a staff of remediation engineers

• Assess project issues and develop solutions

• Provide for coaching and mentoring staff and sustaining engagement

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and 13+ years of experience in the field of environmental remediation OR Master's Degree and 11+ years of experience in the field of environmental remediation

• Required experience includes at least a BS degree from an accredited institution with a focus in an engineering field (including environmental, chemical, civil, and mechanical) or relevant science field (including environmental science and geology)

• Proven environmental remediation savvy and application

• A minimum of 8 years of project management experience in field operations and remedial construction

• Takes ownership and is accountable with an "owners" mindset

• Proven ability to build relationships and work effectively with local, state and federal regulatory staff and leadership

• Demonstrates resiliency and is an effective leader amidst change

• Acts with speed meeting internal/external customer requirements

• Strong interpersonal skills, an exceptional self-starter attitude, and the ability to produce in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

• Strong business/financial acumen, keen organizational skills, and excellent problem-solving ability

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) accreditation is preferred

• Preferred familiarity with New York State Environmental Regulations

• Preferred experience working with NYSDEC (New York State Department of Environmental Conservation) and NYSDOH (New York State Department of Health)

• Preferred experience working with US EPA Region 2