Project Specialist (Expanded Services)

Job Summary

The Project Specialist serves as the lead technical or operational point of contact for an assigned area of specialty and provides technical and administrative support to field and Operations staff. The position supports the assignment, setup, communication, scheduling, coordination, preparation, and completion of assigned project tasks. The Project Specialist applies knowledge of applicable technical standards, client requirements, and established protocols; identifies and communicates project findings and issues; and provides guidance within the assigned area of expertise. The position primarily supports internal stakeholders in delivering client programs accurately, on time, and in accordance with applicable quality standards.

Core Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Serves as a primary technical or operational resource for the assigned area of specialty, as further defined in the applicable division- and role-specific responsibilities.
2. Provides technical and administrative support for the assignment, setup, scheduling, coordination, preparation, and completion of assigned project tasks.
3. Reviews and interprets project information and applies applicable technical standards, client requirements, company procedures, and established protocols to assigned work.
4. Coordinates and communicates project requirements, status, findings, outstanding items, and identified issues with clients, management, employees, vendors, subcontractors, and other applicable stakeholders.
5. Monitors the progress and quality of assigned project tasks, identifies project-related issues, and resolves or escalates those issues within established responsibilities and procedures.
6. Provides technical guidance and assistance to employees and other project resources within the assigned area of specialty.
7. Coordinates project-related activities performed by staff, vendors, subcontractors, or other resources assigned to the work, without implying formal supervisory authority unless separately assigned.
8. Prepares, reviews, coordinates, or supports technical documents, reports, correspondence, and other project deliverables applicable to the assigned specialty.
9. Enhances professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies.
10. Complies with federal, state and local legal requirements by studying new and existing legislation, anticipating future legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on necessary action.
11. Upholds industry and company standards by providing guidance on technical issues.
12. Maintains open communication with management and staff regarding departmental and operational matters.
13. Provides training, mentoring, and technical assistance to new and existing employees, as assigned.
14. Delivers outstanding customer service through timely response and proactive solutions to clients and stakeholder needs.
15. Protects operations by keeping company information confidential. Use of professional discretion and judgment is mandatory.
16. Demonstrates BV’s guiding principles in support of the company's strategic goals.
17. Follows all documented policies, Standard Operating Procedures, and Work Instructions applicable to the position and support of BV's quality standards and strategic initiatives.
18. Maintains safe and clean work area by complying with all procedures, rules, and regulations.
19. Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job.

Division Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Lead technical environmental point of contact for radon/asbestos consulting contracts (government and commercial clients).
2. Responsibilities can include client consultation, third party reviews of client supplied material for regulatory compliance to such as specific lender, client, HUD, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac, etc. Familiarity with national and local regs is required.  Additional responsibilities will include, but not be limited to: proposal coordination, scoping, and sub-contractor management and engagement. Preparation of Asbestos Sampling Plans, Result Analysis, O&Ms and other report deliverables.
3. Preparation of Radon Reports, Mitigation Plans, Result Analysis and other report deliverables.
4. Support Environmental Expanded Services team with other similar department related services.
5. Prepares reports for on-time delivery to client with accompanying correspondence. 
6. Evaluates and interprets radon reports to characterize conditions identified in projects.
7. Communicates with clients and immediate supervisor to discuss and develop solutions, as needed.
8. Authorizes shipment/transmittal of completed reports to client.
9. Manages portfolios including client and staff meetings, communications with client and management of work for portfolio properties.
10. Acts as Technical Lead, providing guidance and technical direction for assigned regional clients and protocols.
11. Prepares purchase orders and necessary follow up
12. Work with technical Operations team to assure proper inclusion of findings in Environmental Reports.
13. Regularly updates scheduling database; maintains knowledge of part-time employees and subcontractor availability.
14. Trains new hire and acts as point source by answering technically oriented questions; provides guidance.
15. Performs interviews and phone screens of prospective candidates.
16. Performs personnel management including technical guidance and leadership, while ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction.

Supervisory Responsivities

This job does not have specific supervisory responsibilities. Role may require indirect mentorship and training responsibilities to inexperienced staff under the direction/instruction of the Program or Business Leader. Responsibilities include training employees, planning, assigning, and quality controlling completed work.

Skills

• Language Ability: Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and standard operating procedures. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients, peers, and technical field staff.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Technology Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in operating a computer, having knowledge of word processing software, spreadsheet software, and project management software.

Competencies

• Ability to motivate, develop, and direct people
• Time management skills
• Active listening skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Problem solving skills
• Oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment. 

Education, Certifications, and Experience

Education and/or Experience: 

• Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) from four-year college or university in related field; minimum of five years of related experience. In lieu of degree, eight years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: 

• NRPP Radon Measurement Professional required; NRPP Radon Mitigations Specialist preferred.
• AHERA Inspector required; AHERA Management Planner preferred; Lead Inspector preferred; Lead Risk Assessor preferred.
• Valid driver's license required with no significant MVA points/violations (clean driving record).
• Employees who incur $2,000 or more per year in company-related travel expenses will be required to obtain a Corporate Credit Card. Employees who incur less than $2,000 per year in company-related travel expenses will be required to have sufficient personal credit to cover their business travel costs.

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

While performing the office/offsite duties of this job, the employee is required to:

• Operate a computer (up to 100% of workweek)
• Regularly required to use hands.
• Repetitive use of hands/fingers for keyboard interaction (frequently)
• Talk and hear
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear.
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the home or company office environment is usually quiet.
• Ability to successfully work from remote location.

Travel Requirements

This is intended to be a remote position not requiring regular travel. There may be times where travel by plane, motor vehicle, train to client sites/project sites across the U.S. is required.

Benefits

At Bureau Veritas, we are dedicated to ensuring our employees receive fair and competitive pay, accompanied by comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

Here's a breakdown of what we provide:

Salary range starting at: $65,000

Annual Incentive Bonus Plan
Base Pay is adjusted based on job-related knowledge, skills,  experience, and market location.

Our Health and Welfare Benefits are designed to meet your needs, eligible on your first day of employment:

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
Company-matched Retirement plan
Generous Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
Life Insurance and AD&D coverage
Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
Tuition Assistance, along with optional life and pet insurance
Access to Corporate Discounts

This information is transparently provided in adherence to several state and local Equal Pay and Pay Transparency Laws, with our base pay determined by market location.

Join us at Bureau Veritas, where your well-being and professional growth are our top priorities.