Environmental Services Consultant

Job Description:

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Job Description:
Manages environmental projects including review of environmental due diligence reports and contracting and oversight of external environmental consultants retained to perform Phase I EASs. Provides technical insight and input to area analysts and maintains technical and regulatory proficiency for area.

Job Description Summary 
This job is responsible for supporting a dynamic commercial real estate environmental risk assessment process that evaluates the client's real estate assets to determine existing or potential environmental risks that could impact asset values and jeopardize loan repayment. The successful candidate will possess the necessary technical skills and relevant experience to execute the process at a high level.  
 
Role Responsibilities 
Bank of America’s engineering staff is primarily responsible for managing commercial real estate environmental risk assessments which includes procuring third-party environmental services, evaluating the accuracy and completeness of third-party assessments, resolving inconsistencies/discrepancies in assessment recommendations, and providing subject matter expertise and counsel to credit and lending teams.  
 
Specific Responsibilities may include:  

• Ensure environmental regulatory compliance with Local, State & Federal agencies 
• Perform outsourcing activities and compliance reviews 
• Develop scopes of work for environmental due diligence  
• Resolve disputes regarding policy requirements and environmental assessments 
• Management/oversight of environmental remediation projects  
• Monitor department service levels 
• Litigation support 
• Contribute to enterprise strategy connecting personal contributions to business purpose, results, and success 

Technical Competencies Include:  

• Strong Microsoft Office skillset 
• Technical writing to include narrative engineering reports and supporting documentation  
• Field management to oversee environmental field investigation activities  
• Effective communication with internal partners and external clients related to environmental matters 
• Adherence to credit policy and environmental due diligence guidelines 
• Working knowledge of probability of maximum loss (seismic) and property conditions assessments is preferred  

 
Minimum Candidate Qualifications:

• BS in Engineering (Geology, Geotechnical Sciences, or other appropriate scientific discipline) 
• 5+ years of relevant environmental engineering experience; Experience working for a financial institution a plus
• Significant business knowledge of risk management and regulatory interactions 
• Strong analytical and organizational skills; focus on attention to detail 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Effectively packages and communicates complex content and information. 
• Critical thinker with the ability to influence senior leaders 

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