Sr. Hydrogeologist/ Project Manager - ARM Group, LLC
Hershey, PA 17033
About the Job
ARM Group LLC is looking for a self-driven and experienced Hydrogeologist/Project Manager who has a strong technical background in the Solid Waste market, and embodies an ownership mentality As a Senior Hydrogeologist, you will collaborate with a team of multi-disciplined engineers and scientists, project managers, CAD designers, and other staff to service our solid waste clients’ needs. This role will maintain client relationships, define client needs, prepare proposals, and manage the development, design and permitting of a wide range of projects related to solid waste management and environmental services. This role will also include the mentoring of junior staff. The successful applicant will be a highly motivated, resourceful, well-organized, and a cooperative producer and manager that is able to meet project goals, schedules, and budgets.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Manage and coordinate the development and permitting of multiple tasks/projects simultaneously.
- Prepare permit applications to acquire approvals from regulatory bodies.
- Maintain complicated schedules, develop project timelines, coordinate with subcontractors, and manage people and materials to complete jobs on schedule and within budget guidelines.
- Act as the direct point of contact in communication with clients and stakeholders.
- Assess and mitigate project risks in advance of site characterization and permitting efforts.
- Prepare detailed reports and technical documents to present project characterization, evaluation, and feasibility findings to stakeholders.
- Assist the ARM business development team, including the preparation of detailed technical proposals.
- Perform and/or check technical calculations and prepare project specifications (drilling, well design, sampling/monitoring plans).
- Prepare reports, client communications, deliverables, etc. and consult with other internal partners as needed.
- Mentor and aid in the development of junior geologists and hydrogeologists.
- Pro-actively recognize conditions and problems of non-routine nature and develop effective solutions.
Job Requirements:
Base Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Geology. Master’s degree preferred.
- P.G. registration required.
- 8+ years of experience in Solid Waste hydrogeology and compliance reporting to include monitoring well siting/construction oversight, disposal site characterization, permitting, groundwater assessment/abatement planning and reporting, development of sampling/analysis plans, and compliance reporting projects including hands-on project management.
- Strong experience with groundwater characterization, well drilling methodologies (air rotary, sonic, direct push, hollow-stem auger), aquifer testing, water quality sampling/reporting, data management, and compliance reporting.
- Excellent communication and public speaking skills: articulate, assertive, and confident.
- Strong organizational skills with proven ability to manage multiple, complex projects.
- Creative thinker with effective teamwork skills.
- Ambitious and eager to grow.
- Strong work ethic and self-motivated mentality.
- Must have strong technical competency and analytical ability; Detail-oriented and thorough.
- Must be able to work independently and collaborate with peers when appropriate.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
- Experience managing vendor and client payment terms to achieve positive cash flow.
- Understanding of project and budget management.
- Reasonably proficient in Excel/Access, MS Office Suite, and other industry-specific software (Aqtesolv, Grapher, Surfer, and/or ArcGIS).
- Valid Driver’s License required.