Careers at BLDI (3 Positions Available)

Research/Admin Assistant

(Last Updated: August 3, 2011)

BLDI is a 20-year old environmental engineering company located in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan. We are seeking an experienced person to conduct select research and administrative tasks to assist our environmental professionals complete client projects. Responsibilities will include communications with outside service providers and, to some degree, clients, use of online maps and databases, library research, file management and work with MS Word and Excel.

Requirements:

 
The ideal candidate must possess and utilize excellent interpersonal and telephone skills, be well organized and work within timeframes and schedules with an eye for detail. The ideal candidate must be able to communicate on the telephone, have an upbeat personality and the ability to work within our team-based culture. Research and office experience are a must. No degree required but will be considered in selection.


This is a part-time position. The daily schedule can be discussed with manager.
Must possess proficiency in spoken and written English and be a US citizen or permanent resident. EOE. No e-mails or elephone calls please.

Reports To: Company Vice-President


TO APPLY: Submit a cover letter and resume via United States Mail to:
BLDI, Inc.
Attn: Research Assistant
150 Fountain Street NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503


 

Environmental Consultant

(Last Updated: August 3, 2011)

The Company:

BLDI, Inc. is a leading environmental consulting firm located near downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan. Even under the current economic conditions, our firm is growing, requiring us to add staff to meet client expectations. We have a strong training program focused on utilizing the current strengths of new staff and providing in-house and outside training to further develop the technical and personal skills necessary to meet our client needs. We currently have one position open for people that fit our team-based culture.

Job Description:

Staff Environmental Scientist

Key Responsibilities:

This position requires the ability to collect various data and assess data to reach a conclusion within the dictates of state, federal and industry guidelines and present the reasoned conclusions in a report.
Excellent written and verbal skills are required.


Initially the work will focus on conducting Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessments (ESAs).
Phase II ESA field activities can include logging of soil borings and oversight of groundwater monitoring well installations.


Field activities will include collecting soil and groundwater samples as well as documenting field activities.
Office activities may include data review, validation, and/or interpretation of analytical results.


Will provide assistance with the preparation of plans and reports under the supervision of a Senior Scientist or Senior Engineer.


Will maintain spreadsheets/databases of chemical results and other data for projects, prepare charts, conduct routine scientific calculations and run computer programs.


Will follow company safety standards, participate in safety training, and prepare and implement site safety plans.

Basic/Required Qualifications

- BS in Environmental Science, Geology, or related technical degree.
- 1 to 4+ years environmental field experience.
- 40-hour HAZWOPER OSHA training desired.
- Must be a self starter with good written and verbal communication skills.
- Attention to detail and strong time management capabilities required.
- Must be able to a pass drug screen, physical background check, and must have a satisfactory driving record.

TO APPLY: Submit a cover letter and resume via United States Mail to:
BLDI, Inc.
Attn: Environmental Consultant
150 Fountain Street NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

EOE. No e-mails or telephone calls please.

 

 

Business Development

(Last Updated: August 10, 2011)

Position Requirements

BLDI, Inc., an environmental engineering company with its main office in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is seeking a Business Development person to help us continue to grow our company. 

BLDI specializes in conducting environmental due diligence, environmental risk management and site closures in our three state service region (Michigan, Ohio and Indiana).  The position is an exciting opportunity to leverage your technical sales skills experience with a company growing in the environmental market place.  The successful candidate will represent the company in a professional manner, conduct/manage sales process, respond to customers and work with project staff to meet client expectations.  The successful person must be able to fit within team-based culture.  Please see details below, and contact us at salesposition@bldi.com if qualified and interested.

The ideal candidate should:

  • Have the ability to “learn” in both a directed and undirected manner.  The knowledge of regulations and real estate transactions is an advantage.   
  • Have the ability to “listen” to the customer to discern any objections or concerns. 
  • Have excellent telephone conversation and recordkeeping skills.
  • Have at least 20 years of experience in service sales, or several years of capital equipment sales and at least 2-3 years engineering or equivalent services. Degree requirements flexible.
  • Dress well to represent the company in a positive manner for our clients which include attorneys, bankers, developers and real estate brokers. 
  • Be a self-starter and self-manager. 
  • Be able to make “cold” calls. 
  • Be able to deal with multiple personality types in the sales process. 
  • Be able to discern real market or client information versus “noise”.
  • Must be willing to do multi-state travel (Michigan, Ohio, Indiana).
  • Be able to take rejection from clients; however, rejection should not stop this person from trying to work with the client again. 
  • Should be persistent, but not pushy or arrogant.
  • Must have computer skills in MS Word and Excel.  Knowledge of MS PowerPoint and ACT! a plus. 

Must possess proficiency in English, a valid Driver’s License, and be a US citizen or permanent resident. EOE.  No e-mails or telephone calls please. 

Compensation:           Highly competitive salary, plus bonus and benefits.

Reports To:                 Company President

TO APPLY:                   Submit a cover letter and resume to salesposition@bldi.com.