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Mid-Level Environmental Scientist/Project Manager

DAWSON is seeking a mid-level Environmental Scientist/Project Manager to support our growing environmental team. This scientist/project manager will work on detailed and routine environmental assignments addressing engineering, geology, biology, ecology, chemistry, and regulatory issues. The ideal candidate will work closely with Senior Project Managers and Program Managers to support project management duties, development of environmental reports, and field tasks. Experience with PFAS, Five-Year/Periodic Reviews, and/or Community Outreach is preferred. This position offers the opportunity to learn and gain experience across a range of environmental projects that include restoration, remediation, compliance, NEPA assessments, and munitions response.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide professional support to Senior Staff in customer interface and client relations instrumental in executing project requirements.
• Work independently to manage and complete project deliverables.
• Create, track, and report project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Manage project submittals including meeting minutes, monthly progress reports, work plans, and project reports.
• Develop and maintain vendor and subcontractor relationships and assist with Contracts/Procurement to support project execution.
• Work with Senior Staff, Project Delivery Teams, and Project Controls to document client- or project-specific financial reporting including managing purchase order requests and distributions.
• Assist Senior Staff in tracking project financials and identifying risks.
• Manage deliverables ensuring compliance with project requirements and submittal deadlines.
• Execute and manage task orders while maintaining cost and schedule.
• Support specific portions of a broader assignment in conjunction with experienced senior and project staff (engineers, geologists, biologists, ecologists, archaeologists).
• Gather and correlate environmental data using established and well-defined procedures.
• Work on routine environmental assignments involving engineering, geology, biology, ecology, chemistry, and other related fields; some engineering and geologic analyses may involve conducting calculations and relatively simple tests.
• Periodic business travel is required and expected about 25-50% of the year; overnight travel is required. Travel is anticipated to consist of fieldwork at project sites, client visits, and work at partner offices across the United States. The position may involve outdoor fieldwork. Fieldwork may require the candidate to walk over uneven terrain up to 8 hours per day.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• 5 to 8 years executing environmental tasks for geographically dispersed environmental investigations under CERCLA, RCRA, NEPA, CAA, and/or CWA
• Must be capable of authoring and overseeing authorship of technical documents; strong technical writing skills are required.
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER training (CFR 1910.120)
• Good working knowledge of word-processing and integrated software applications including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must be capable of accessing government properties based upon a background check
• BA/BS in Geology, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related academic field
• Extensive experience working on using DENIX 3Rs safety explosives program, outreach duties in assisting Government personnel, and materials for an Institutional Controls program.