Environmental/Asset Management Program Specialist

Job Description:

Company Overview:

McCormick Taylor, Inc. is a full-service professional services consulting firm providing creative design, planning, and environmental solutions to the challenges of everyday life. Since 1946, we've focused on our relationships with people—our employees, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our company culture matters because our people matter. We strive to create pathways for career advancement that suit the individual. We embrace the cultural shift toward a greater work-life balance.

Position Summary

McCormick Taylor has an immediate opening for an Environmental/Asset Management Program Support Specialist to join our growing Asset Management team. Client services range from supporting program planning, strategic work plan implementation, and program optimization to managing program-specific technical and tactical tasks. The ideal candidate will enjoy working on a diverse project portfolio and thrive in a collaborative team environment. We are seeking an individual who can handle multiple tasks, enjoys interacting with clients, is willing to expand their skillset based on client needs, is proactive and delivers on schedule all within a hybrid remote office environment. Strong written, interpersonal and oral communication skills, attention to detail and ability to organize is required.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support client NPDES MS4 and/or transportation asset management programs.
• Understand program reporting requirements and develop/advise on strategies to facilitate compliance.
• Support the planning, implementation, and documentation strategies for program development/compliance.
• Prepare written documentation including meeting minutes, standard operating procedures, white papers, memos, technical reports, and program plans.
• Prepare presentation materials for presentations given by clients.
• Prepare presentation materials and present on program/project related topics.
• Where appropriate, provide subject matter expertise to guide and inform client programs.
• Support efforts to streamline client processes while aligning to program goals.
• Track project scopes; identify work that is beyond the required scope of services and coordinate with the team to resolve before expending person-hours.
• Assist with preparation of Technical and Price Proposals.
• Support with client, sub-consultant, and in-house staff coordination utilizing excellent communication skills, both verbally and written.
• Plan, organize, and effectively utilize resources, and materials.
• Anticipate and identify conflicts/issues in project/task schedules and work with the team to resolve.
• When needed, monitor work of sub-consultants to ensure completion of work on time, including technical review of their work.
• When applicable, provide Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) reviews of technical reports or documents prepared by others.
• Enhance expertise through continued learning.
• Actively participate in professional and/or technical organizations.
• Make confident and timely decisions.

Qualifications:

• 5-10 years of experience in environmental/NPDES MS4 and/or asset management program support.
• B.S. in Civil/Environmental Engineering, Transportation Planning, or Environmental Science is preferred.
• Professional written and oral communication skills.
• Technical and Public-facing document writing skills.
• Comfortable with preparing and delivering presentations.
• Highly effective organization, coordination, and file management skills.
• Process and detail-oriented work style.
• Excellent client management skills.
• MS4 and/or asset management experience with Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and/or other Mid-Atlantic/East Coast state and local agencies.
• Ability to understand and interpret client and regulatory requirements to ensure successful project completion.
• Focused and efficient time management with the ability to work through assignments independently.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and deliver multiple projects efficiently.
• Willingness to work with and learn from teammates of all levels.
• Ability to grow to the next level of development.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 Suite.
• PowerBI experience is a plus.
• Team oriented, self-motivated, and proactive.
• Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation.
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.
• Primarily remote with occasional on-site based on company or client expectations.

We value your interest in our organization At McCormick Taylor, our people are our greatest asset. If you join us, we hope for the opportunity to grow and succeed together. We offer an unparalleled, comprehensive benefits package—including no-deductible medical plans, free vision and dental plans, programs to enhance work-life balance, and flexible and hybrid work schedules.

McCormick Taylor is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strongly supports and celebrates the unique backgrounds of all of our employees and our applicants. Our commitment to inclusion spans age, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, religion, and physical and mental ability. Our focus is on building a culture that promotes, supports, and values the diverse backgrounds and voices of our employees so that everyone feels welcome and can succeed. We strive to build a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve.