Consulting Associate, Project Engineer

ERM is seeking a Project Engineer to join our top-ranked global environmental consulting firm in Pittsburgh, PA. As part of a growing and diverse local office, you will work on complex site, remediation and environmental construction projects at a variety of oil & gas, industrial manufacturing, and power plant sites across North America. In this role, you will be part of the project delivery team focused on sites with emphasis on demolition, decontamination and decommissioning (DDD). 

This is an excellent opportunity for an environmental/engineering professional looking to become a project manager and to contribute technically to challenging contaminated site management projects as you build a rewarding career path with a global environmental leader in our goal of creating a more sustainable environment.

In general, your role will be to support DDD project managers and partners in all aspects of project planning and delivery. Specific responsibilities are as follows:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide engineering and project management, construction quality assurance, site development/restoration, earthwork operations, remedial systems, land disposal facilities, and related environmental projects.
• Assist with the planning and execution remediation and DDD construction projects, including permitting, design and constructability reviews, preparation of opinions of probable cost, pre-construction conferences, supervision and direct field staff management, client and progress meetings, subcontractor management, work progress and schedule management, on-site coordination, health and safety audits, and problem exposure, risk reduction and resolution meetings.
• Interface with in-house Project Managers to identify and track upcoming construction management requirements, meet with clients to identify upcoming work, and assist in business development activities, including preparation of proposals, interviews, and project contracting. 
• In conjunction with the project manager assist with contractor submittals, including but not limited to, Requests for Information, contract clarifications, contract-required submittals, change order requests, and other documents related to compliance with project specifications.
• At times you may provide oversight of contractors, subcontractors, and construction inspectors and help with the safe implementation of field work and direct the progress of work.
• Assist in preparation of remediation/construction/demolition/decommissioning bid packages and engineering cost estimates under the direction of
• Serve as Field Safety Officer on assigned site investigation, remediation, and decommissioning/decontamination/demolition environmental construction projects to develop and implement site-specific Health & Safety Plans, including monitoring conformance with safety and emergency procedures, conducting daily safety briefings with the project field team, oversight of Contractor safety issues, and maintaining site safety records.
• Coordinate the resolution of issues arising from the inspection process or from contract administration.
• Plan and schedule on-site full- and part-time staffs, evaluate subcontractor performance and schedules, and negotiate and resolve change order requests.
• Provide liaison between field activities and in-house Project Manager, assume prime responsibility in assuring completion of projects in the field in conformance with project plans and specifications, and assure that clarifications and interpretations required for proper execution of the contract are implemented.

REQUIREMENTS:

• BS Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, or related degree.
• Recent graduate to 3 years of experience in environmental engineering and construction management consulting.
• Experience with construction sites (DDD preferred) and management of the preparation of work plans, field efforts and report writing a plus.
• Experience implementing strict Health and Safety protocols. OSHA 40-hour training required.
• Ability to provide excellent project delivery and client service, quality on project deliverables, excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to organize and coordinate project teams.
• Willing to travel and temporarily relocate to field assignments throughout the United States as needed.