• Job Description

  Req#: R-325065

  About this role:

  Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Environmental Consultant. This role supports environmental risk management for commercial real estate lending.

  
  In this role, you will:

  • Lead complex initiatives such as reviewing project drawings, specifications, soil engineering reports, budgets, contracts and other project documents with broad impact

  • Determine tasks, work scope and due diligence level based on the profile of the project

  • Review and perform complex document reviews and full cost support on complex commercial construction projects

  • Approve third party consultant reports for adequacy and conformance to industry standards and explain complex remediation methods or concepts to ensure informed decisions are made prior to loan approvals

  • Make decisions in technical data to identify potential environmental risks and regulatory compliance

  • Collaborate and consult with external vendors and relationship managers to resolve issues and achieve deliverables

  • Oversee a team in training and guidance of new hires

  Preferred locations listed below. Other locations within the Wells Fargo footprint may be considered. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

  Required Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of Construction and Environmental Valuations experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

  
  Desired Qualifications:

  • BS Degree (Environmental/Engineering/Geology) with at least 5 years of progressive experience and responsibilities in the fields of environmental risk management or environmental consulting

  • Knowledge and understanding of environmental risk management lending issues

  • Strong knowledge and understanding of ASTM E1527-13 and -21 standards and US Small Business Administration Standard Operating Procedure (SOP 50 10 7)

  • Demonstrated ability to review and evaluate Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), Phase II ESAs, remedial investigation, remedial action plans, and other limited-scope environmental due diligence reports

  • Demonstrated ability to review and evaluate complex environmental issues, including quantification of remedial costs and schedules, and determining scope of work for Phase II investigations to assess soil, soil vapor, groundwater, and vapor intrusion issues

  • Proven ability in communicating policy and environmental issues with lending representatives

  • Knowledge and understanding of Texas environmental regulations and regulatory agencies

  • Experience supporting GSE- Related projects is desired including Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, HUD

  • Demonstrated ability to document and communicate complex review findings in actionable business terms

  • Ability to meet deadlines

  • Exceptional organization skills

  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team environment

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately

  • Customer service focus with experience actively listening, eliciting information, comprehending customer issues/needs, and recommending solutions

  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

  • Self-motivated with a high level of initiative and accountability

  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a structured environment

  • Advanced Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook) skills

  
  Job Expectations:

  • Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

  Posting End Date:

  23 Jan 2024

  *Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

  We Value Diversity

  At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

  Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit’s risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.

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• About the company

  Wells Fargo & Company is an American multinational financial services company with corporate headquarters in San Francisco.

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