Phase I ESA & Environmental Due Diligence Assistant Project Manager

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE (PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING)

This position requires direct experience preparing ASTM E1527-21 Phase I Environmental Site Assessments for commercial real estate transactions.

Qualified candidates should have experience with:

• Phase I ESA report preparation and review
• ASTM E1527-21 compliance
• REC, HREC, and CREC evaluations
• Commercial real estate environmental due diligence
• Phase II ESA investigations
• Soil and groundwater contamination assessment
• Historical records research and regulatory file review

Candidates whose primary experience is in the following are unlikely to be a fit for this role and need not apply:

• Wetlands
• Ecology
• Marine science
• Biological assessments
• Environmental permitting
• Construction project management
• EHS/Safety

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WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Manage environmental due diligence projects from proposal through final report
• Prepare and review ASTM E1527-21 Phase I Environmental Site Assessments
• Conduct historical research, regulatory database review, records review, and environmental file research
• Perform site inspections and field reconnaissance
• Evaluate and document Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs), Controlled RECs (CRECs), and Historical RECs (HRECs)
• Prepare technically sound environmental reports for lenders, developers, attorneys, investors, and commercial real estate clients
• Coordinate subcontractors and environmental database vendors
• Assist with Phase II Environmental Site Assessments including soil sampling, groundwater investigations, contamination assessment, analytical review, and reporting
• Prepare environmental proposals, scopes of work, and project budgets
• Communicate directly with clients regarding project status, findings, recommendations, and environmental risk considerations
• Support senior project managers with complex environmental investigations and redevelopment projects
• Ensure all work products meet ASTM, regulatory, and company quality standards

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

To be considered, candidates must possess most or all of the following:

• 3–5+ years of environmental consulting experience
• Extensive experience preparing ASTM E1527-21 Phase I Environmental Site Assessments
• Experience conducting environmental due diligence for commercial real estate transactions
• Strong understanding of CERCLA liability protections, All Appropriate Inquiry (AAI), ASTM standards, and environmental risk assessment principles
• Experience identifying and evaluating RECs, CRECs, and HRECs
• Experience reviewing historical aerials, Sanborn maps, topographic maps, city directories, regulatory databases, and environmental records
• Experience performing commercial property site inspections
• Experience writing environmental proposals and cost estimates
• Experience supporting or managing Phase II Environmental Site Assessments
• Familiarity with soil sampling, groundwater sampling, contamination investigations, and laboratory analytical data
• Exceptional technical writing and report preparation skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality control
• Ability to independently manage multiple projects and deadlines

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional Geologist (PG), Professional Engineer (PE), or ability to qualify as an ASTM Environmental Professional
• Experience supporting commercial lenders, SBA lending, redevelopment projects, or large commercial real estate portfolios
• Experience with environmental remediation projects
• Experience mentoring junior staff
• Experience working within consulting project budgets and utilization goals

Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• How many ASTM E1527-21 Phase I Environmental Site Assessments have you personally authored or managed?
• Have you independently prepared ASTM E1527-21 compliant Phase I ESA reports for commercial real estate transactions?
• Do you currently reside in Miami-Dade County?

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person