Job Description
AN employer in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Project Geologist for a top environmental consulting client. This individual will lead and manage environmental investigation projects, balancing technical execution with client-facing responsibilities. The ideal candidate is comfortable in the field, confident managing project budgets and schedules, and skilled at coordinating multidisciplinary teams. This role offers strong growth potential within a 100% employee-owned organization, competitive benefits, per diem, covered travel, and the opportunity to make a direct impact on complex environmental projects across Michigan.
D2D:
- Manage environmental site investigation projects from planning through execution
- Prepare and oversee: Work plans, Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC) plans, and technical reports
- Coordinate and oversee: Field scientists, Engineers. and Environmental technicians
- Track project - Budgets, Labor hours, Expenses, and Change orders
- Facilitate client meetings
- Support proposal development and work with internal team
- Manage project timelines effectively
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Required Skills & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree (Environmental Science, Geology Natural Resource Management, Environmental / Geotechnical Engineering or related fields)
- Prior environmental consulting experience (not lab-only)
- 4+ years' Experience with Environmental site investigations, Soil sampling, and environmental sampling
- 5+ Project management experience
- Clean and Valid driver’s license
- Eligible to work on state-regulated sites
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
- Master’s degree
- PG (Professional Geologist) certification
- 40-hour HAZWOPER certification
- Experience working on Michigan-based projects
- Experience managing or mentoring junior staff
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.