Environmental Planner jobs in United States, Illinois, Chicago

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety and Health, Engineering, Science or a related field.
• 5 years of experience in EHS including environmental compliance, employee and workplace safety, and emergency preparedness.
• Experience in emergency response and environmental, health and safety (EHS) regulations and standards as they apply to business operations.
• Experience in developing and implementing environmental health and safety programs, procedures, associated training, guidance documents and job aids with cross functional teams.

• Certification in Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM).
• Experience working closely with cross-functional teams and agencies such as facilities, security, property managers, regulatory agencies and emergency responders.
• Experience managing campus operations with a focus on compliance, permitting, employee safety, and emergency management.
• Knowledge of fire and life safety code and regulations.
• Ability to manage projects and to perform in a complex and ambiguous environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety and Health, Engineering, Science or a related field.
• 5 years of experience in EHS including environmental compliance, employee and workplace safety, and emergency preparedness.
• Experience in emergency response and environmental, health and safety (EHS) regulations and standards as they apply to business operations.
• Experience in developing and implementing environmental health and safety programs, procedures, associated training, guidance documents and job aids with cross functional teams.

• Certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM).
• Experience working closely with cross-functional teams and agencies such as facilities, security, property managers, regulatory agencies and emergency responders.
• Experience managing campus operations with a focus on compliance, permitting, employee safety, and emergency management.
• Knowledge of fire and life safety code and regulations.
• Ability to manage projects and to perform in a complex and ambiguous environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

As an Environmental Credit Risk Senior Officer in the Environmental Risk Management team, you will procure, review and analyze environmental reports relating to the Bank’s real estate lending in order to identify environmental conditions impacting secured real estate properties. You willeview scope and objectives of projects; evaluate project activities; determine project scheduling and required resources; identify operational/technical impacts; prepare cost/benefit analyses and budget(s); prepare action plans, task outlines and progress reports; clarify processes, policies and procedures; monitor project expenses; serve as an information resource; as assigned - provide leadership for project team; resolve project problems; coordinate events and activities; follow-up on project progress. You will also advise others; implement course of action; redirect and prioritize work activity as necessary; support corporate philosophy and strategy; manage the completion of work; disseminate information; schedule work activities.

Job Responsibilities

• Review environmental records/reports related to commercial real estate secured loan transactions. Prepare review memoranda. Procure environmental reports from qualified consultants when required in connection with guidelines and procedures.
• Conduct collateral-asset analysis on real estate lending, management, and acquisition/ disposition processes. Serve as a link between Bank personnel and the information provided in environmental reports. Provide timely review, analyses, and recommendations.
• Obtain and review Phase I ESA’s as well as other investigations or surveys from approved environmental firms for commercial real estate loans in default.
• Coordinate and monitor and/or manage requests for proposals, project scope definition, job award, and work-product review of environmental consultants.
• Perform independent research of available resources to supplement environmental information in connection with real estate collateral.
• Assist management with the development of standardized documentation in connection with environmental inspection checklists, questionnaires, and requests for service.
• Perform special projects as assigned including analysis of environmental exposures in connection with bank acquisitions and audit responses.
• Assist in qualifying environmental firms to perform work for the Bank.
• Perform environmental reviews involving complex environmental reports and property situations, such as contaminated properties undergoing or in need of remediation.
• Review scopes of work for Phase II subsurface investigations and remedial action plans.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Concise oral and written communication skills; frequent interaction with internal managers, bankers, customers, external vendors, and other external representatives; networking with industry peers; make speeches or presentations; produce and distribute non-routine written materials with technical content, such as correspondence/memoranda, reports and information summaries.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education in environmental sciences or related fields, and may hold other professional designations or certifications as appropriate depending on the nature of assignments (ie. Registered Environmental Assessor, Certified Asbestos Consultant, etc.).
• At least seven years of experience administering environmental investigations, risk management and loss prevention programs with an environmental consultant, lender or property management firm protecting that organization’s or clients’ commercial real estate activities and assets.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 3 years of experience in real estate space planning.
• Experience in analyzing data to derive business insights.

• Knowledge of real estate planning (both strategic and tactical).
• Ability to be a thought leader.
• Ability to be self driven and motivated to execute and see initiatives and projects through to completion.
• Excellent investigative, financial, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple projects and performing priorities.