Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) Technical Reviewer
ESA Review Staff
Full-Time Professional
Location: Remote Nationwide
Job Description
Technical Reviewers at Nova Group, GBC manage the project workflow and report preparation to both Nova and our Client standards and deadlines. Technical Reviewers engage in communication with Field Managers on project requirements, progress, and quality assurance/control (QAQC) review of technical ESA reports.
Technical reviewers are responsible for the review and submittal of the Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) report by the Field Manager, and resolution of outstanding report issues. They use their knowledge of industry guidelines to ensure proper report documentation. Ultimately, technical reviewers are accountable for the technical merit of the Nova reports delivered to our clients.
Technical reviewers may also be asked to perform ESAs, as needed. Typical sites to be assessed would include commercial properties such as offices, warehouses, multi-family sites, and hotels.
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Technical Reviewers are core members of our project delivery and client relationship teams working with our field teams, Account and Sales Managers to ensure the quality of our deliverables to our clients, exceeding their expectations along the way.
Experience Required
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10+ years of experience completing and/or managing Environmental Site Assessments
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Bachelor’s degree in engineering, geology, environmental science, or related discipline
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Environmental Professional (EP) designation highly preferred
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Proficiency with ASTM E1527-21
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Experience conducting Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, HUD, and other specialty project scopes preferred
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Proficiency with Quire report writing platform is preferred
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Experience in the management/review of related due diligence projects
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Ability to analyze assessor findings to ensure the ESA accurately reflects the site observations and historical information reviewed
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Ability to coach assessors, both employees and associates, to complete accurate and scope-compliant deliverables
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Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet project deadlines
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Strong technical writing skills and proven attention to detail
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Ability and willingness to work effectively as a member of the Nova Deal Team to support the Client needs and goals
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Ability to strictly adhere to deadlines on multiple simultaneous projects
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Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
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Comfort using mobile technology and open to new technological solutions
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Valid state driver’s license (position requires motor vehicle record & background check)
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Ability to meet annual medical monitoring requirements if required for state licensing
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Proficiency in Property Condition Assessments is preferred, but not required
Working for Nova Group, GBC
Nova Group, GBC (Nova) is a privately held multidisciplinary advisory firm incorporated in 1987. We have a global footprint headquartered in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. Our teams service clients throughout the United States and abroad. Nova provides services in the areas of environmental management, compliance investigation, corrective action activities, strategic energy services, and construction services. Our diverse portfolio of services creates a multitude of career possibilities, and we strive to bring on talent who want to learn and build their skills across multiple sectors of our business.​
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Nova is a General Benefit Corporation (GBC). This means that our corporate values are aligned with our business practices and that we recognize that our role goes beyond profitability. Beyond our articles of incorporation, we are committed to measuring our impact in four key segments: our environment, our communities, our customers, and our employees.
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To remain competitive and to differentiate ourselves from others in the industry, we continuously review our benefit programs. We offer remote, hybrid and flexible work arrangements because we realize that personal demands don’t just happen after 5 p.m. Our culture is successful because we trust our teams to be accountable to each other and to our clients.
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Nova is committed to supporting your professional development through career ladders, training programs, and continuing education to support your certifications and licenses. We look for opportunities to build skills on the job in particular, shadowing mentors and senior staff, leveraging all they have to offer. We always want our employees to feel challenged and to strive to enhance their skills and careers.
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