Assistant Project Manager - Environmental

What We’re Looking For:

Michael Baker International is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join the Environmental team in our Moon Township (Pittsburgh), PA office.

Under the supervision of a Project Manager, the successful candidate will assist in the planning, direction, performance, and coordination activities of designated projects to ensure that the goals or objectives are accomplished within a prescribed time frame, funding parameters, and quality objectives.

What You’ll Do:


* Assist with assigning staff to projects, supervising the assigned technical / professional staff on a day-to-day basis, reviewing budgets and schedules to identify existing or emerging problems


* Manage personnel needs to maintain project efficiency and to see that all tasks are completed within schedule and budgets; confer with project personnel to provide team building and problem resolution


* Coordinate with Project Manager in providing guidance and technical advice to project staff; evaluate performance, implement corrective actions, and provide professional development opportunities to staff


* Develop, lead, and execute field work in support of projects to include soil and water sampling, monitoring well installation, and other general field tasks both individually and working with a field team


* As requested, prepare and review the technical elements of proposals including scope, implementation, and scheduling projections


* Evaluate data derived from pollution emission measurements, atmospheric monitoring, meteorological and mineralogical information, and soil, water, or waste samples


* Construct moderately complex environmental tables using spreadsheet, database, and work processing software; prepares graphs and charts from synthesized data


* Develop moderately complex environmental reports to summarize existing environmental conditions, develop theories, and recommend solutions


* Under the direction of more experienced personnel, interact with clients regarding project issues such as interviewing for site assessments


* Attend CPR, first aid, and hazardous operations training as required, observing all safety policies and procedures


* Occasional to moderate travel to project sites may be required

A Hybrid working arrangement is available

What You Need to Succeed:


* Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Environmental, Civil or Chemical Engineering


* 5-7 years of related experience


* Professional Geologist or Professional Engineer license, or ability to obtain


* Possess environmental and sampling knowledge


* Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively on all levels, both internal and external


* Ability to conceptualize and think creatively


* Ability to maintain close client relationships based on trust, communication, and understanding their needs


* Demonstrated ability to properly address and manage change


* Demonstrated problem solving, negotiation, ...