The Opportunity:
An Environmental Project Consultant will primarily be working with our Environmental group and demonstrate project management, client management, and technical skills.
Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and manage site investigations; evaluate and validate data; create interpretive drawings and other technical visuals; write and review technical reports; track and manage project budgets; prepare invoices; and communicate with clients and internal teams.
- Support clients seeking financial incentives for redevelopment projects, and evaluate grant, loan, tax abatement, and tax increment financing (TIF) options through MEDC, EGLE, and local municipalities.
- Must be well versed in state and federal environmental regulations and applications (Michigan's Part 201, 213, etc.; federal AAI; others).
- Exceptional ability to synthesize data and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with other team members and clients.
- Though not the primary role, ability to build a practice over time by working with SME's current clients, and by meeting new prospective clients. Also, learning about other SME services to assist in promoting and expanding other SME services to new and existing clients.
- Mentoring and leading project Team Members to successfully complete assigned responsibilities.
Requirements:
- Has competency using computer operating systems and MS Office Suite programs (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills to effectively interact with clients, team members, and supervisors, conveying technical information clearly.
- Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize, manage workloads, maintain accurate and detailed record-keeping skills, documenting field observations, safety concerns, and problem resolutions.
- Effective interpersonal skills to build rapport with clients and team members, fostering positive working relationships, customer-centric approach to provide excellent service to clients, ensuring their needs and concerns are addressed promptly and professionally.
- Must be able to understand and adapt to change and react productively to frequent interruptions and changing conditions.
- Basic construction competencies including ability to determine location from surface features and landmarks by interpretation from surveys, road maps, aerial photos, topographic maps, and geologic maps; understanding construction stakes set by others, and color markings of utility companies.
- Has a general aptitude for identifying and resolving complex technical problems in the field, utilizing critical thinking and logical reasoning.
- Demonstrates ethical conduct, maintaining confidentiality and ensuring safety and security in all aspects of work, strict adherence to safety protocols and guidelines, fostering a safe working environment for yourself and others.
SME's Core Values:
- Honesty and Integrity
- Respect
- Selfless Service
- Teamwork
- Practical Solutions
Benefits:
At SME, we believe that taking care of our employees is the cornerstone of our success. Our commitment to your well-being goes beyond a job- it is about helping you thrive both personally and professionally. We offer a benefits package that is not simply meeting an expectation, but a key component of your overall job satisfaction. The following list highlights many of the benefits SME offers its employees.
- SME provides Medical, Dental, and Vision after 30 days of employment.
- SME covers the premium cost of medical insurance so that you and your families never have to worry about the costs of healthcare.
- 401k match
- Yearly profit sharing that goes directly into your 401k
- Yearly performance bonuses
- Yearly wage evaluations
- Flexible Spending Account
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Competitive Paid Time Off
- Volunteer Time Off
