Principal Consultant

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. (GZA) is seeking a

Principal Environmental Consultant

to join our growing site investigation, remediation, and compliance practices in our

Minneapolis (Edina), MN

office. This is a Principal or Senior Consultant level position and an opportunity for the right individual to build upon GZA’s national reputation as a leading multi-disciplinary engineering and environmental consulting firm. We are ideally pursuing an individual who has an existing strong reputation in the Minnesota marketplace and a network of existing relationships with clients and regulatory agencies.

The position requires the individual to represent GZA in client interactions from proposal development, contracting and project performance phases and to be responsible for day-to-day execution of technical, risk-management and financial aspects of each project. The role will involve working with GZA’s corporate operations teams, business development, and participation in various Technical Practice Areas (TPAs), e.g. the Environmental Site Investigation & Remediation and Due Diligence TPAs. The role will require strategic planning activities and professional networking, and the recruitment, development and mentoring of staff. The candidate should be self-motivated, well organized, detail oriented, quality focused, safety-minded, and must be able to multi-task. Principal-level positions include an ownership position within the firm while Senior Consultant positions have ownership opportunities with the firm and the potential for advancement to the principal level based on performance.

Primary Responsibilities

• Internal and client writing/verbal communications
• Managing project teams, delegating to office and field staff and executing day to day activities
• Monitoring team performance for compliance with contractual agreements and budgets
• Leading business development activities with support and assistance form colleagues and GZA corporate marketing and communications team
• Preparing proposals and reviewing/writing Environmental reports and obtaining internal technical QA/QC reviews
• Understanding of Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Federal environmental laws and regulations
• Staff interviewing/recruitment, training, mentoring and staff review
• Managing project contractual and financial issues (including terms of agreement, changes in scope, billing process, risk management and loss prevention practices)
• Conducting/reviewing technical analyses
• Participating in meetings and agency consultation
• GZA emphasizes a

One Company

environment, and as a member of our team, you may be asked to assist on projects and tasks outside of your primary responsibilities

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, or Environmental Science (Advanced Degree Preferred)

Licensed Professional Engineer or Geologist strongly preferred

15 years’ experience of consulting experience with a demonstrated record of client engagement and retention.

Knowledge of Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) Voluntary Investigation and Cleanup (VIC) & Voluntary Superfund or Cooperative Responsible Party (CRP) Programs.

Knowledge of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture AgVIC Program

Prior experience managing projects utilizing contamination cleanup grants, Dept. of Commerce Petrofund, and the Drycleaner Environmental Response and Reimbursement Account (Drycleaner Fund).

Experience with the development, design, preparation, and management of environmental investigation, compliance, and remediation projects

Chlorinated hydrocarbon and emerging contaminant investigation / remediation and litigation support experience a plus

Experience completing remedial cost estimates a plus

Experience working on industrial compliance and permitting projects

Self-starter, able to complete tasks with minimal supervision and direction

Demonstrate professional judgment, consistency, strong attention to detail, and background of high-quality work products

Demonstrate performance of independent analysis, problem solving and strong organizational skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Doer-seller aptitude with industry knowledge

Experience preparing well written reports within budget that demonstrate technical knowledge

Strong interest in safety

Experience in successfully advocating and/or negotiating with regulatory agencies and third parties in favor of client positions

Possess or have completed 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training

The base salary for this position may range between $150,000.00-190,000.00. The actual base salary and total compensation will depend on many factors, including location, candidate experience, education, professional licensure, and other qualifications.

About GZA

Professional development and enrichment

Exciting work environment

Generous, company-subsidized benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and 401K retirement plan

GZA is an employee-owned multidisciplinary environmental consulting, geotechnical engineering, geo-civil engineering, construction management and environmental remediation firm. We are an ENR Top 500 Design firm focused on geotechnical, environmental, waterfront, ecological, and construction management services. With a staff of interrelated professionals dedicated to providing high-level expertise on complex projects above, below and at ground-level, GZA’s experts provide seamless integration across practice areas, client type, and location.

GZA values diversity and is committed to providing an accepting and inclusive work environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. GZA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, marital or veteran status, age or other protected status.