Are you passionate about the environment and ready to join an inclusive workplace, committed to leading new ideas and pathways and to delivering value? If the answer is "Yes!" then we have an exciting career opportunity for you as an Associate in Business Development for our Brownfields & Community Revitalization Practice: in New Jersey, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast Region.
Who are we? We are Montrose, a global environmental services provider offering environmental planning and permitting, measurement and analytical services, and environmental resiliency and sustainability solutions. Our qualified engineers, scientists, technicians, associates, and policy experts are proud of our collective expertise and the collaborative nature of our approach to helping clients. We strive to optimize environmental resiliency in a way that effectively complements our clients' decision-making and operations and efficiently fulfills their project requirements.
We have over 135 offices across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia and are approaching 3000 employees - all ready to provide solutions for environmental needs.
A DAY IN THE LIFE
Our Associate in Business Development role is open to candidates throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast region. Preference is given to candidates who reside in and/or have significant experience in executing projects in New Jersey.
As a key member of the Montrose Environmental Solutions, Inc. Team, this role will be responsible for a full range of activities, including:
Project management/grant administration for multiple Brownfield & Environmental Justice (EJ) grant-funded projects throughout the Northeast Region with a focus on New Jersey.
Exercise safe work practices by following all Montrose and client safety rules and OSHA regulations, including attendance at all required safety training programs.
Forecasting and estimating personnel needs, assigns work, meets completion dates, interprets, and ensures consistent application of firm standards.
Coordinates the day-to-day operations of technical staff by assigning, monitoring, and reviewing progress and accuracy of work, directing efforts, and providing technical guidance.
Oversees development of project document deliverable outlines and layouts, technical writing of reports, data interpretation, and development of graphical presentations logically and professionally.
Consult with clients to prepare plans, reports, and assessments.
Exercises judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria
Responsible for project budget and hours and utilizes time effectively to complete tasks within the assigned timeframe(s).
Communicates to leadership when issues arise that may inhibit performing tasks within the allotted schedule and budget.
Maintain confidentiality at all times.
Keep up-to-date and current on industry trends by completing formal training, reviewing professional publications, and attending professional workshops.
Working with our Regional Business Development Manager to evaluate top targets, engage in business development activities with prospective clients to cultivate future opportunities, and participation in local and regional conferences and events.
Proposal support, including participating in go/no-go decisions, winning strategies, establishing project teams, and developing proposal technical content and budget estimation.
State and federal grant application support, including assisting senior grant writers with preparing and submitting grant applications for brownfields, EJ, and related projects.
Additional duties as may be assigned.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
As a key member of our Montrose team, you can expect:
Competitive compensation package: hourly position with an annual salary ranging from $120,000-$160,000 per year, commensurate with accomplishments, performance, and credentials.
Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
401k with a competitive 4% employer match.
Progressive vacation policies, company holidays, and paid parental leave benefits to ensure work/life balance.
Mentorship and professional development resources to advance your career in Brownfields & Community Revitalization.
Direct exposure to our industry's leading experts solving the world's toughest environmental challenges.
An entrepreneurial environment where you can learn, thrive, and collaborate with talented colleagues.
Opportunities to engage and contribute in our Diversity, Fairness and Inclusion, and Women Empowering Leadership employee resource groups.
A financial assistance program that supports peers in need is known as the Montrose Foundation.
Access to attractive student loan rates to optimize your student loan payoff plans.
YOUR EXPERTISE AND SKILLS
To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in engineering, geology, urban planning/design, or another applicable discipline from an accredited institution.
Minimum 5 years of experience as a project manager and seller/doer.
Minimum 10 years of experience planning, executing, and/or overseeing Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments (ESA), remediation, and/or site-specific reuse and/or area-wide Planning activities.
Experience organizing multi-disciplinary teams and coordinating group efforts.
Exhibit discretion, good judgment and maintain confidentiality at all times.
Capable of multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment, demonstrate organizational skills, and attention to detail.
Exercise safe work practices by following all Montrose and client safety rules and OSHA regulations, including attendance at all required safety training programs.
Participate in the company's continuous improvement programs and support team efforts.
Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite of computer-aided software (Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, ArcGIS, etc.).
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions to present to clients and colleagues.
This position can be fast-paced and demanding and will require motivated, flexible individuals to work on various tasks related to marketing, proposals, projects, and grant writing.
The work environment will vary greatly depending on the nature of assigned tasks, this position involves local and out-of-state travel and may require work outside of normal business hours (evenings and weekends) as needed.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees so classified. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact 949-988-3500 or careers@montrose-env.com for assistance.
MAKE THE MOVE TO ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER
We are a rapidly growing company that values individual leadership, initiative, and impactful decision-making and provides you with support from talented and knowledgeable colleagues and service providers.
The Environmental Engineering and Consulting team delivers solutions for complex environmental challenges using our regulatory expertise and implementing practical and cost-effective compliance management processes and programs. We address our clients' biggest concerns around permitting, ecoservices, assessment, and remediation.
Our highly trained and experienced engineers and scientists, environmental and remediation specialists, geologists, hydrogeologists, biologists, and environmental compliance specialists work with both public- and private-sector clients, delivering turnkey solutions.
Want to know more about how we can help you take your career to the next level? Visit us at montrose-env.com!
Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Montrose is committed to recruiting and hiring qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Montrose is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment for individuals with disabilities.
