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GAI Consultants Inc.

Environmental Engineering Manager 2

GAI Consultants Inc., Fishers, Indiana, us, 46085


GAI Consultants is seeking an Environmental Manager to work out of one of our three main Indiana offices located in Fishers, Fort Wayne, or Indianapolis. You will be responsible for overseeing the preparation of environmental studies, wetland delineations, permitting (NEPA, CEs, EAs, Construction in a Floodway, Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) 401, United States Army Corps 404, IDEM Rule 5, etc.) and mitigation plans and monitoring, and Section 106 regulations. Our clients include the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), counties, cities, towns, and utility companies across Indiana.

Job Duties:Provide project experience with environmental permitting (local, state, and federal) and compliance support for key segments of the infrastructure industry.Coordinate interdisciplinary work teams and overall task management of field efforts for erosion control monitoring, wetland and stream delineations, and endangered species surveys and monitoring.Oversee the completion and management of the preparation of permit applications and associated environmental reporting.Prepare scope and fee proposals.Conduct quality control reviews.Control expenditures within limitations of project/task budget and monitor budget status.Interface with customers as necessary to ensure customer needs are met.Manage sub-consultants as required.Provide regular status and progress reports to the project manager and/or client.Experience in team leadership, staff mentoring, and project management.Mentor and direct junior environmental staff.Ability to demonstrate strong writing and verbal communication skills.Technical understanding of natural resources and field assessment methodologies.Read, analyze, and interpret general business documents, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.Familiarity with INDOT Consultant Performance Evaluation criteria for Environmental Documents and NEPA-related Performance types.Experience with environmental permitting/consultations and regulatory agencies in Indiana and/or neighboring states.Completion or the ability to obtain within 6 months the following:NEPA Initial Training and Categorical Exclusion Training with INDOT Section 7 Environmental Site Assessment (ESA).Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).Section 106/Section 4(f).

General Characteristics:Applies thorough knowledge of current principles and practices of engineering related to the variety of aspects affecting their practice.Applies progressively acquired expertise to resolve crucial issues and/or unique conditions.Keeps informed of new methods and developments affecting their practice and recommends new practices or changes in emphasis of projects.Leads projects of moderate complexity and scope or leads a major project.Analyzes complex problems across specialty areas appropriate to the practice of engineering.Analyzes ethical dilemmas to determine appropriate courses of action.

Experience:14+ years of experience.

Education:B.S. or M.S. Engineering.

Certification/Licensure:Professional Engineer (P.E.) License, reciprocity in multiple states.

Technical Responsibilities:Predominantly serves as the technical advisor for the practice in the application of advanced concepts and methods in an assigned area.Keeps informed of new developments and requirements affecting the practice for the purpose of recommending changes in projects or applications.Predominantly develops new techniques and/or improved processes, materials, or products.Values and analyzes sustainable performance of complex engineering projects from a systems perspective.

Project and Task Management:Predominantly plans, schedules, and coordinates the preparation of documents or activities for multiple major projects or is responsible for an entire project of a practice.Analyzes project management plans for complex engineering projects.Understands project delivery uncertainties and uses risk management principles to address them.Reviews operational procedures to ensure compliance with applicable policies and performance measures.May serve as the Project Manager for certain projects with prior approval from GAI's President.

Supervisory Responsibilities:Supervises a staff of engineers and technicians.Receives administrative supervision with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits.Provides continued mentored experience to senior staff.Integrates professional attitudes relevant to the practice of engineering and fosters creativity, curiosity, flexibility, and dependability in staff.

Communication:Applies principles of formal strategic and persuasive communications.Represents their area of specialty within the practice and liaises with related individuals and practices.Routinely interacts with practice leaders, clients, officials, contractors, and others.Integrates concepts of effective teamwork and leadership.

Why GAI:At GAI, exceptional people have an exceptional place to work, grow, lead, and achieve. Explore an array of opportunities in locations across the U.S. and join accomplished colleagues in tackling challenging projects for a range of markets. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and feel good about being part of a collaborative team that's committed to supporting the communities we serve. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth.

GAI Consultants, Inc. is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion by fostering a workforce that represents different communities, cultures, and viewpoints. We will continue to build mutual trust and respect where employees are empowered to share their diverse perspectives, experiences, and ideas.

Benefits of working at GAI include:Competitive salary - GAI is committed to paying market-based salaries.Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, company paid Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability (benefits start within 30 days of hire).New paid Maternity/Paternity/Adoption program.Generous Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays.401k company match.Tuition Reimbursement.

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