GAI Consultants is seeking an Environmental Manager to work out of one of our three main Indiana offices located in Fishers, Fort Wayne, or Indianapolis. You will be responsible for overseeing the preparation of environmental studies, wetland delineations, permitting (NEPA, CEs, EAs, Construction in a Floodway, Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) 401, United States Army Corps 404, IDEM Rule 5, etc.) and mitigation plans and monitoring, and Section 106 regulations. Our clients include the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), counties, cities, towns, and utility companies across Indiana.

Job Duties:

• Provide project experience with environmental permitting (local, state, and federal) and compliance support for key segments of the infrastructure industry.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary work teams and overall task management of field efforts for erosion control monitoring, wetland and stream delineations, and endangered species surveys and monitoring.
• Oversee the completion and management of the preparation of permit applications and associated environmental reporting.
• Prepare scope and fee proposals.
• Conduct quality control reviews.
• Control expenditures within limitations of project/task budget and monitor budget status.
• Interface with customers as necessary to ensure customer needs are met.
• Manage sub-consultants as required.
• Provide regular status and progress reports to the project manager and/or client.
• Experience in team leadership, staff mentoring, and project management
• Mentor and direct junior environmental staff.
• Ability to demonstrate strong writing and verbal communication skills.
• Technical understanding of natural resources and field assessment methodologies.
• Read, analyze, and interpret general business documents, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Familiarity with INDOT Consultant Performance Evaluation criteria for Environmental Documents and NEPA-related Performance types.
• Experience with environmental permitting/consultations and regulatory agencies in Indiana and/or neighboring states.
• Completion or the ability to obtain within 6 months the following:
  • NEPA Initial Training and Categorical Exclusion Training with INDOT Section 7 Environmental Site Assessment (ESA)
  • Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
  • Section 106/Section 4(f)

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to hike moderate distances through unimproved terrain, utility rights-of-way, in remote areas, etc.
• Ability to hear and visualize potential hazards during fieldwork or site visit situations.
• Wear proper safety gear at all times, per GAI's and the Client's safety policy.

Why GAI:

At GAI, exceptional people have an exceptional place to work, grow, lead, and achieve. Explore an array of opportunities in locations across the U.S. and join accomplished colleagues in tackling challenging projects for a range of markets. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and feel good about being part of a collaborative team that's committed to supporting the communities we serve. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth.

GAI Consultants, Inc. is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion by fostering a workforce that represents different communities, cultures, and viewpoints. We will continue to build mutual trust and respect where employees are empowered to share their diverse perspectives, experiences, and ideas.

Benefits of working at GAI include:

• Competitive salary -GAI is committed to paying market-based salaries
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, company paid Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability (benefits start within 30 days of hire)
• New paid Maternity/Paternity/Adoption program
• Generous Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays
• 401k company match
• Tuition Reimbursement

Bachelors of Engineering (required)

8 years: Experience in the Transportation and Infrastructure Improvement industry working and preparing environmental and permitting agency documents. (required)
2 - 3 years: Wetland delineation experience, and a solid understanding of state and federal wetland regulations. (required)
Experience in Waterway Permitting and Mitigation, Wetland determination/delineation and GIS software. (required)
Knowledgeable of Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) requirements is a plus. (preferred)

Driver's License (required)
Professional Engineer (preferred)