Environmental Scientist

At APTIM, we come to work each day knowing that we are making an impact on the world. Our work spans from safeguarding and maintaining critical infrastructure to helping communities recover from natural disasters, from empowering our armed forces and first responders to reducing carbon and energy use, and from making cities more resilient against the threats of climate change to restoring contaminated ecological systems.

Job Overview

APTIM currently has an opportunity for an experienced Environmental Scientist with a focus on Task Management to support the increasing growth of project work within our Government Remediation business line. This role is also anticipated to include managing and mentoring of a nationwide team of Environmental Scientists as we continue to expand that group of technical professionals. The preferred candidate would be a scientist or engineer with prior experience supporting characterization and remediation projects in a technical role who desires to transition into a Project Manager career track. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills are a must, including the ability to communicate clearly and confidently, both written and verbally, to all project team members including client representatives and regulatory personnel alike.

What You Can Expect From APTIM

• Work that is worthy of your time and talent
• Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
• Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities
• A voice in making our company better
• Investment into your personal and professional development
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Applies technical expertise to improve project and proposal effectiveness from a technical, quality and safety perspective.
• Performs various task management activities from project initiation through project closeout including project estimating, cost tracking and schedule support.
• Manage a team of environmental scientists with varying technical backgrounds and levels of experience, including project assignments and career development.
• Support project planning and execution in accordance with established policies, procedures, systems, and requirements.
• Assists in the preparation and facilitation of internal and external project meetings with project team members, regulatory personnel, and client representatives.
• Maintain strict adherence to company safety and quality programs.
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 7 years' experience in direct support of environmental characterization and remediation projects.
• Experience supporting DoD and CERCLA-funded projects.
• Possess a Bachelors' degree in a scientific or engineering discipline.
• Currently certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP) or desire to readily attain.
• Current OSHA HAZWOPER and USACE CQM Certifications preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record; ability to travel to project sites and APTIM offices as required.
• Willingness to work occasional overtime, including weekends, to meet project deadlines.
  
  

Who We Are And What We Do

APTIM is a global industry leader headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. With more than 4,000 employees worldwide, APTIM specializes in critical infrastructure, technical and data solutions, program management, environmental services, resilience, as well as sustainability and energy solutions. Our dedicated people have the proven experience and expertise to provide integrated services and solutions to government agencies, commercial, industrial, and energy customers. APTIM is committed to accelerating the transition toward a clean and efficient energy economy, building a sustainable future for our communities and the natural world, and creating an inclusive equitable environment that celebrates the diversity of our people.

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