Project Specialist (Expanded Services) (Remote, Remote, US)

About this role

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Bureau Veritas offers dynamic, exciting employment opportunities with an attractive salary/benefit package and an opportunity to play a vital role with a global organization. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today.
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This position is responsible to ensure equal opportunity in employment in that all persons are treated equally and on the basis of merit, in decisions regarding selection, placement, promotions, training, work assignments, transfers and other personnel actions.
City: Remote
State: Remote

Job Summary

The Project Specialist serves as the lead technical or operational point of contact for an assigned area of specialty and provides technical and administrative support to field and Operations staff. The position supports the assignment, setup, communication, scheduling, coordination, preparation, and completion of assigned project tasks. The Project Specialist applies knowledge of applicable technical standards, client requirements, and established protocols; identifies and communicates project findings and issues; and provides guidance within the assigned area of expertise. The position primarily supports internal stakeholders in delivering client programs accurately, on time, and in accordance with applicable quality standards.

Core Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serves as a primary technical or operational resource for the assigned area of specialty, as further defined in the applicable division- and role-specific responsibilities.

• Provides technical and administrative support for the assignment, setup, scheduling, coordination, preparation, and completion of assigned project tasks.

• Reviews and interprets project information and applies applicable technical standards, client requirements, company procedures, and established protocols to assigned work.

• Coordinates and communicates project requirements, status, findings, outstanding items, and identified issues with clients, management, employees, vendors, subcontractors, and other applicable stakeholders.

• Monitors the progress and quality of assigned project tasks, identifies project-related issues, and resolves or escalates those issues within established responsibilities and procedures.

• Provides technical guidance and assistance to employees and other project resources within the assigned area of specialty.

• Coordinates project-related activities performed by staff, vendors, subcontractors, or other resources assigned to the work, without implying formal supervisory authority unless separately assigned.

• Prepares, reviews, coordinates, or supports technical documents, reports, correspondence, and other project deliverables applicable to the assigned specialty.

• Enhances professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies.

• Complies with federal, state and local legal requirements by studying new and existing legislation, anticipating future legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on necessary action.

• Upholds industry and company standards by providing guidance on technical issues.

• Maintains open communication with management and staff regarding departmental and operational matters.

• Provides training, mentoring, and technical assistance to new and existing employees, as assigned.

• Delivers outstanding customer service through timely response and proactive solutions to clients and stakeholder needs.

• Protects operations by keeping company information confidential. Use of professional discretion and judgment is mandatory.

• Demonstrates BV’s guiding principles in support of the company's strategic goals.

• Follows all documented policies, Standard Operating Procedures, and Work Instructions applicable to the position and support of BV's quality standards and strategic initiatives.

• Maintains safe and clean work area by complying with all procedures, rules, and regulations.

• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job.

Division Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead technical environmental point of contact for radon/asbestos consulting contracts (government and commercial clients).

• Responsibilities can include client consultation, third party reviews of client supplied material for regulatory compliance to such as specific lender, client, HUD, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac, etc. Familiarity with national and local regs is required. Additional responsibilities will include, but not be limited to: proposal coordination, scoping, and sub-contractor management and engagement. Preparation of Asbestos Sampling Plans, Result Analysis, O&Ms and other report deliverables.

• Preparation of Radon Reports, Mitigation Plans, Result Analysis and other report deliverables.

• Support Environmental Expanded Services team with other similar department related services.

• Prepares reports for on-time delivery to client with accompanying correspondence.

• Evaluates and interprets radon reports to characterize conditions identified in projects.

• Communicates with clients and immediate supervisor to discuss and develop solutions, as needed.

• Authorizes shipment/transmittal of completed reports to client.

• Manages portfolios including client and staff meetings, communications with client and management of work for portfolio properties.

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