ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE PROGRAM MANAGER

Job Summary: BB&E is searching for a Program Manager to lead three or more Federal contracts. A strong background in environmental compliance is required. In addition to program management, client/business development leadership and support are expected. Provide the planning, coordination, technical direction, and surveillance of the program team (multidisciplinary staff) and activities necessary to ensure disciplined work performance and timely application of resources to accomplish the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Maintain communication with clients, including the Contracting Officer (CO) and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), technical managers, and immediately of any problems that would prevent meeting established performance standards.

Background: Specific programs will include NASA, the Army Reserve, and the National Park Service. Programs will be executed with the back office and onsite staff. Onsite contracts require collaboration with numerous tenant partners, resident agencies, and leadership personnel. Work will be performed within an aggressive regulatory framework involving Federal, State, and County regulations, Federal Executive Orders, and client-specific Policies. The onsite environmental directorate is dedicated to sustaining effective environmental compliance and restoring natural resources in compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws and regulations. The Program Manager will ensure that environmental technical expertise and support services are obtained, directed, and managed successfully to complete the PWS and prepare all deliverables and Contract Data List Requirements (CDRLs) covering:

• General environmental services
• Air quality
• Cultural Resources
• Environmental Management System (EMS)
  • Hazardous materials management
  • Hazardous waste management/processing
  • National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)/Environmental Justice
  • Natural resources (wildlife, plants, ecosystems)
  • Petroleum, oils, and lubricants/aboveground storage tanks
  • Restoration of environmental contamination
    • Sustainability practices and pollution prevention (water conservation, energy conservation, waste reduction/recycling, sustainable acquisition)
    • Water quality (drinking water, wastewater, stormwater)

Over-arching Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as Program Manager and on-site contractor point-of-contact (POC).
• Manage all project elements, including reach back, offsite, onsite staff, internal project teams, multiple subcontractors, vendors, and relationships with client and regulatory personnel per PWS requirements and BB&E standard operating procedures.
• Organize and execute project work, including the appropriate delegation.
• Lead project teams in a focused collaborative effort through successfully executing project requirements. Demonstrate subject matter expert skill sets to support private and government sectors.
• Lead, mentor, and train junior staff and provide direction, vision, and strategy for the company and the project.
• Display and demonstrate company business acumen (including successful management of execution, schedule, budget, quality, and compliance) and exemplary work approaches (client service orientation; strong interpersonal skills, including clear communication and respect for others).

• Provide overall management and administrative functions to ensure that resources are available and allocated to meet performance requirements.
• Process the payments of Permits/Fees related to the work on this contract.
• Maintain a comprehensive Safety and Health Plan.
• Complete and deliver a monthly technical report covering all CLINs on the contract no later than five business days after the end of the month.

Job Qualifications and Skills:

• Must be adept at problem-solving, including identifying issues and developing solutions.
• Demonstrate exceptional project management skills and abilities.
• Ability to lead and counsel employees, resolving difficult or sensitive matters.
• Must be able to communicate clearly, both written and orally.
• Must be able to effectively read and interpret information, present numerical data, and skillfully gather and analyze information.
• Must be able to prioritize assignments to use time efficiently.
• Must be dependable, able to follow instructions, and be responsive to management direction.
• Knowledge and experience with California or Federal Environmental laws and regulations.
• Professional registration and/or certifications in fields of expertise preferred.

Experience:

• Fifteen (15) plus years of experience in program and project management required.
• Minimum ten (10) years of experience in Environmental Compliance
• Department of Defense or other government project management experience is required.

Education:

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering or sciences is required; a master's degree is desired.

BB&E is a civil, environmental and energy engineering and consulting company headquartered in Northville, Michigan, which services the Federal and Industrial sectors throughout the United States. BB&E team members consist of professionals specializing in civil and environmental engineering, providing Environmental consulting, Facilities Engineering and Program/Project Management Services to Federal and private sectors. BB&E is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

All offers of employment at BB&E, Inc. are contingent upon the successful completion of a thorough background check conducted on all final candidates.

BB&E offers a full and competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

*BB&E is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disability