ASTI Environmental | A Division of PEA Group · 1 month ago
Environmental Department Manager - Brownfield Redevelopment
Brighton, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expASTI Environmental, now a division of PEA Group, has been a leader in environmental consulting and remediation services since 1985. The Department Manager will oversee financial incentives for environmental site assessments and redevelopment efforts, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while managing departmental operations and staff. This role involves strategic planning, business development, and maintaining client relationships to support successful project outcomes.
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Responsibilities
Develops long-term departmental goals, business plans, and performance targets aligned with organizational objectives
Participates in corporate strategic planning activities and contributes to company growth initiatives
Manages the annual departmental budget and provides input to company budgeting processes
Collaborates with the Business Development department to execute the Brownfield business development plan
Networks with developers, municipalities, and state agencies to expand the department’s visibility and service opportunities
Leads and/or supports the development of proposals, including scope delineation, pricing, and resource planning
Identifies additional project scope and revenue opportunities across ongoing engagements
Contributes to the growth of ASTI’s incentives business
Oversees all phases of Brownfield redevelopment projects, including environmental site assessments (Phase I and II), remediation, design, construction coordination, and incentive management
Monitors workload distribution, staff chargeability, and departmental productivity
Provides leadership for project execution, conducts team meetings, and ensures project schedules, budgets, and deliverables meet internal QA/QC standards
Ensures staff are trained and supported in Brownfield processes, regulatory frameworks, and project execution standards
Coordinates with multi-disciplinary professionals, including engineers, environmental scientists, planners, and contractors, to ensure successful project delivery
Develops, maintains, and enforces departmental policies, procedures, and best practices to improve efficiency and quality
Ensures adherence to federal, state, and local environmental regulations, including EPA, CERCLA, ASTM standards, state Brownfield programs, and other regulatory frameworks
Stays up to date on changing regulations and new/updates incentives at the local, state, and federal level
Reviews deliverables and ensures the department meets all QA/QC requirements
Oversees departmental financial performance including chargeability, project profitability, utilization, and revenue generation
Manages project budgets, evaluates financial performance, and resolves financial issues as they arise
Reviews and approves invoices, expenses, and departmental purchases such as equipment and software
Prepares client billing information and manages collections on outstanding accounts receivable balances
Consults with clients and municipalities to determine project requirements, redevelopment goals, and incentive opportunities
Consults with clients and municipalities to identify, structure, and manage financial incentives for environmental site assessments, remediation activities, and redevelopment efforts, including Brownfield Tax Increment Financing Plans (Act 381 Work Plans), EGLE and EPA grant and loan programs, MEDC incentives, Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), and other applicable funding sources
Advises clients on incentive strategy, eligibility, timing, and compliance requirements to support successful redevelopment outcomes
Maintains ongoing communication with clients throughout the project lifecycle to ensure satisfaction
Reviews and signs project contracts, change orders, and ensures project scopes align with contractual requirements
Leads special departmental initiatives or corporate projects as assigned
Performs additional duties to support department and company objectives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Finance, Economics, or a related field
Five (5) years of project management experience
Ten (10) years of Brownfield redevelopment and/or environmental remediation experience
Demonstrated expertise in environmental site assessments (Phase I and Phase II), remediation technologies, and compliance frameworks
Demonstrated ability to manage staff and multi‑discipline projects
Proven ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, possesses the desire to develop new clients, and expand the services of existing clients
Effective written/ verbal communication and independent judgment
Self‑motivated with the ability to motivate others
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to function effectively in a team environment
Ability to work on several projects concurrently, prioritize workload, and cope with tight timelines to meet all deadlines without compromising quality
Good mentoring skills
Excellent problem-solving skills
Ability to complete assigned tasks efficiently
Strong attention to detail
Strong understanding of financial management
Well-developed conflict resolution skills and ability to focus on client satisfaction
Possesses the ability to change focus quickly during a typical day
Preferred
Experience with redevelopment incentives
Company
ASTI Environmental | A Division of PEA Group
ASTI Environmental, a division of PEA Group, was founded in 1985 and provides a full range of environmental services to private developers, manufacturers, businesses, local units of government, and non-profits.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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