Senior Project Scientist

Company: Trileaf Corporation is a nationwide environmental, architecture, and engineering consulting firm that assists clients with environmental due diligence, regulatory compliance, and engineering & architectural design. Trileaf serves the wireless communications, real estate, and financial industries from its headquarters in St. Louis, MO and many branch offices throughout the U.S.

Position Summary: The Senior Project Scientist conducts field and office-based environmental and property due diligence on commercial real estate projects, including Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, Property Condition Assessments, Property Capital Needs Reports, and asbestos and lead-based paint sampling. This role collects and analyzes site data, performs field sampling, and drafts technical reports under the guidance of senior staff.

Location: Remote

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Travel to project locations to take detailed notes and photographs of sites (typically 1 day per week)
• Experience working with Fannie Mae,Freddie Mac, REITs, and/or insurance companies
• Conduct interviews with site contacts, regulators, and other stakeholders in person, by phone, and by email
• Order and analyze government database records related to environmental conditions
• Perform regulatory agency file reviews
• Review local, state and federal databases
• Review of subcontractor reports for accuracy of scope of work for submission to regulatory agencies
• Draft standardized reports synthesizing findings from field work, interviews, and historical/regulatory research
• Perform quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) on deliverables to the satisfaction of management and clients
• Complete requested revisions and submit final reports within pre-established timelines
• Compare analytical contaminant data to applicable federal, state, and local regulatory standards
• Maintain accurate field notes, documentation, and project files in accordance with company standards
• Train new hires and provide ongoing cross-training to other Project Scientists on field methodologies, sampling protocols, and technical reporting standards, ensuring consistency and quality across project teams
• Comply with all site-specific and company health and safety protocols

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to work-product quality
• Strong work ethic and ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including report writing
• Good computer skills, including proficiency with standard office and reporting software
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet established deadlines
• Phase I/II Assessments
• In-depth understanding of building systems
• 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification

Preferred Experience:

• Licensed Asbestos InspectorProperty Condition Assessments (ASTM E2018)
• Transaction Screen Assessments (ASTM E1528)
• Record Search with Risk Assessments (SBA SOP 50 10 6)
• Environmental Professional (EP)

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Biology, Environmental Science, Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field
• 3+ years of relevant experience

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver's license required

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl on uneven outdoor terrain, construction sites, and industrial/commercial properties
• Frequently required to sit for extended periods while driving, drafting reports, or reviewing records
• Ability to lift and/or move up to