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(EKI) is an employee-owned, environmental engineering and science and water resources consulting firm serving private- and public-sector clients throughout the United States. If you are interested in improving the environment and advancing your career, then EKI is the place for you.\nROLE\nThe Senior Solid Waste Engineer/Project Manager position reports to the Team Leader (TL) and is responsible for leading complex solid waste engineering and environmental remediation engineering projects under our expanding environmental engineering practice in Southern California. The role provides strategic leadership for key client initiatives, promotes technical excellence and risk stewardship, and develops and strengthens client and business relationships. This position requires strategic oversight of remediation and solid waste engineering projects and collaboration with clients, regulatory agencies, and internal teams to develop practical and cost-effective solutions to complex business and technical challenges. In addition, the position will require supporting the Engineering Technical Director (TD) to grow the firm’s technical capabilities and client base in the Solid Waste Engineering Sector and promote quality of client service, efficiency, and cross-practice collaboration in the delivery of technical services.\nRESPONSIBILITIES\nYour responsibilities may include, but will not be limited to the following:\nLead, guide, direct and manage complex solid waste engineering and environmental remediation projects from inception through completion to meet technical, quality, budgetary, and scheduling requirements \nProvide expertise, technical guidance, oversight, and mentorship to project teams on environmental projects, fostering professional growth and technical excellence\nLead the preparation of high-quality deliverables and review and analyze data throughout design, construction and operation and maintenance phases of work\nOversee preparation of design and technical specification packages for environmental remediation and solid waste engineering projects such as soil vapor extraction systems, landfill gas collection and control systems, landfill geosynthetic capping systems, and vapor intrusion mitigation systems \nCoordinate with client representatives, regulatory and external stakeholders, and technical subconsultants\nParticipate in request for proposal evaluation, proposal preparation, client interviews, and contract negotiations, as appropriate\nParticipate in professional associations, including presenting technical papers or participating as a technical committee member\nMaintain awareness of the external competitive landscape, opportunities for expansion, customers, markets, and new industry developments and standards\nDevelop and implement business development strategies to foster new business opportunities with a goal of sourcing significant revenues of $400,000 in year 1 ($200,000 from new clients and $200,000 from existing EKI clients), and growing to $750,000 to $1,000,000 within 3 years\nEnsure compliance with safety standards for Southern California\nSupport finance and accounting to ensure compliance with billing and collection goals for Southern California\nImplement policies that promote company culture and vision as developed by the EKI management team\nOther duties as required\nQUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS\nEducation\nBachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.\nProfessional Licensure\nMust have Professional Civil Engineer license in the State of California or be able to obtain license within 12 months following employment\nKnowledge, Skills & Abilities\nA minimum of twelve (12) years of experience in remediation and/or solid waste engineering projects in California \nExcellent client management skills with a proven ability to maintain long-term client relationships\nMust have record of demonstrated business development skills\nMust be able to review and edit technical reports to meet scope and quality objectives, as well as client expectations\nMust be able to critically review engineering design drawings and specifications and provide feedback to designers in accuracy, completeness, and appropriateness of design elements\nMust be able to provide real time input to engineering teams during preparation of technical workplans, design deliverables, and construction submittals and requests for information from construction contractors\nMust be able to provide senior oversight of construction quality assurance teams\nMust have effective communication skills both oral and written, including ability to communicate and coordinate effectively with clients, technicians, designers, engineers, owners, and other project managers for the preparation of high-quality work products\nMust have skills in quality control, planning, cost estimating, and scheduling\nMust have effective mentoring skills\nMust be able to assign and manage work\nOSHA HAZWOPER training preferred but not required\nCompetencies\nMust have demonstrated management skills, a strong work ethic and attention to detail\nMust have advanced ability to multi-task, stay organized, work independently, and collaborate with various project teams\nMust have a strong desire to grow personally as well as professionally\nMust be able to develop strong relationships with clients and potential clients to position EKI to win work from these contacts\nMust have a current valid driver’s license\nPHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT\nMust be able to work in a fast-paced environment with high-volume workload and frequent short deadlines\nMust have the ability to obtain medical clearance to work on hazardous waste site(s)\nMust be able to lift up to 25 lbs\nMust be able to work remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods\nMust be able to communicate with others to exchange information\nMust be able to assess the accuracy, quality and thoroughness of the work assigned\nTRAVEL REQUIREMENTS\nMust be able to travel occasionally, possibly overnight for customer meetings and site visits up to 20% of the time\nCOMPENSATION\nThe expected base salary range for this position is $180,000 - $200,000 per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including the candidate's skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus based on individual and company performance.\nAs an employee-owned firm, EKI offers a unique company culture with a corporate commitment to maintaining a positive work/life experience. EKI provides excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits packages, including career advancement opportunities, outstanding training opportunities, incentive compensation including bonuses, retirement benefits through an Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) and 401(k) profit-sharing contributions, and group medical, vision, and dental benefits.\nEKI Environment & Water, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. 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