James C. Eicher
Hopatcong,NJ
Summary
Senior Management within the Environmental Construction and Remediation Industry with 20+ years of experience working with blue chip firms within the public, private, utilities, and construction sectors. Primarily focus on building relationships with internal & external clients, field observation for preparation of scopes of work, client monitoring, project management, product and process management, incident and risk management, & auditing. Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities and possess a wide range of technical skills. Adobe, Microsoft, and Outlook. Highly valued leadership skills learned through experience on the battlefield, and applied throughout my career. Ability to manage, motivate, and train a highly productive team; thrives in high pressure and challenging work environments. Always maintaining a proactive state of mind and remaining teachable in meeting client’s goals and objectives. Striving to complete projects in a timely, efficient, and detailed manner is paramount. Highly proficient as a Sr. environmental geologist and Combat Veteran while applying my leadership skill set within corporate America. Thrives in high pressure and challenging work environments.
Senior project manager bringing highly credible technical leadership to direct multi-functional project teams engaged in full system development and implementation in high tech environments. Experienced overseeing diverse teams of developers, analysts and quality professionals engaged in complex projects. Solid understanding of project management tools. Project management professional and certified in agile methodology.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Project Manager
E2 Project Management, LLC
Rockaway, N.J.
01.2023 - Current
- Review and comment on all environmental documents and plans prior to submission to the NJDEP. Write finding reports, and track trends based on groundwater quality. Highly proficient with applying The Technical Requirements for Site Remediation (TRSR 726E), Site Remediation and Reform Act (SRRA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) and any additional Guidance documents for specific tasks associated with Remedial Actions & Alternatives. Prepare Technical Reports in accordance with TRSR 7:26 C&E.
- Managed a team of professionals responsible for soil & groundwater remediation activities; responded and provided technical assistance to a wide array of issues associated with the Technical Guidance documents and 726E.
Construction Inspector
Consolidated Edison, Inc.
College Point, Queens, N.Y.
04.2018 - 08.2021
- Responsible for overall safety and health management related to electrical operations in the field; provide advice, guidance, and counsel for all levels of management.
- Manage all areas of health and safety including policies and procedures, standards, incident investigation, and removal/installation of faulty system components.
- Work with upper management and represented personnel to identify and mitigate hazards. Perform field audits and inspections of protocols and procedures, processes, and initiate corrective actions.
- Develop and maintain open lines of communications and programs in compliance with company policy.
- Develop, implement, and monitor removal and installations of transformers that meets company requirements.
- Provide timely and effective oversight to maintain high awareness levels, reducing hazards and the potential for on-the-job injuries. Analyze and review existing work procedures to establish new methodologies and procedures to improve business and safety operations.
Owner: Environmental Operations
JMJ Environmental Consulting, LLC
Stanhope, N.J.
07.2000 - 03.2018
- Direct and oversee business operations and implement business development by enhancing existing business and seek out new and potential clients. Manage contracting and bidding process. Ensure conformance with established federal and/or state regulations. Review financials to ensure profitability. Evaluate and analyze projects and overall company performance. Conduct bimonthly meetings to maintain project objectives. Knowledge of federal and state environmental, safety, and health regulations along with NJDEP, OSHA, USDOT, USEPA, and corresponding state and local agencies by laws.
- Provides oversight of regulated Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including the coordination of procedures with subject matter experts (SMEs) and tracking review cycles. Ability to utilize electronic systems for SOP storage, management approval, and cross-referencing with other systems.
- Partner with other departments in the development of new and/or innovative training practices to cover technical, quality, and scientific topics for the organization. Supports internal/external audits with provision of training records and the communication of training practices. Works with management and internal QA organizations to gather intel and assist in the development of process improvements for the company.
- Planned, drafted, executed, and prepared a complete maintenance plan for the effectiveness of soil vapor extraction systems.
- Develop, monitor, and establish a baseline Safety Program for clients in-house staff to adhere to for the operation of sub slab soil vapor extraction system. Interpret Regulatory (Federal, State, and Local) guidelines while preparing site specific recommendations for routine maintenance of the system and ensure compliance.
- Provided technical assistance with respect to Scope of Work in the areas of environmental delineation/remediation with the implementation of numerous applications for chlorinated solvents and/or petroleum products.
- Review and comment on all environmental documents and plans prior to submission for review to the NJDEP. Conduct field audits and track trends. Highly proficient with applying The Technical Requirements for Site Remediation (TRSR 7:26E), Site Remediation Reform Act (SRRA), and all NJDEP Guidance documents to specific tasks associated with Remedial Actions & Alternatives.
- Managed a team of professionals responsible for soil & groundwater remediation activities; responded and provided technical assistance to a wide array of issues associated with the Technical Guidance documents and 7:26E.
- Veteran Owned Small Business
Education
MS - Environmental Geology
Rutgers University
Newark/New Brunswick, N.J.BS - Geology
Rutgers University
Newark/New Brunswick, N.J.AS - Business Management
Middlesex College
Edison, N.J.Certification
- OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER Certified
- OSHA 8 Hour HAZWOPER Annual Refresher, 2024
- OSHA 8 Hour HAZWOPER Site Supervisor Certified
- Instructor Training Course (ITC) US Army, Certified
- Primary Leadership Development Course (PLDC-2) US Army, Certified
Professional Publications
- Geochemistry of the Amphibolites of Central Park, New York City, J.C. Eicher, D.M. Ageitos, F.C. Seeber, C.H. Kaplan, L.E.C. Buehler, J.H. Puffer, Geology of Long Island and Metropolitan New York, 04/23/14, 44
- Geochemistry of the Schists of Central Park, New York City, J.H. Puffer, J.C. Eicher, D.M. Ageitos, L.E.C. Buehler, C.H. Kaplan, F.C. Seeber, Geology of Long Island and Metropolitan New York, 04/23/14, 86-92
- Serpentinites of S.I., New York and Castle Point, New Jersey: Geochemistry, J.C. Eicher, D.M. Ageitos, L.E.C. Buehler, J.H. Puffer, New Jersey Academy of Science 2013 Abstracts and Programs, 30, 1, 30
Military Service
United States Army, SFC (E-7), Combat Veteran, Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Army Commendation Medal, CIB, Good Conduct Medal, War on Terrorism Medal, Airborne, HALO, Air Assault Qualified, Weapons & Hand to Hand Tactics Specialist (both conventional and non-conventional), Numerous combat tours throughout the Middle East
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
E2 Project Management, LLC
01.2023 - Current
Construction Inspector
Consolidated Edison, Inc.
04.2018 - 08.2021
Owner: Environmental Operations
JMJ Environmental Consulting, LLC
07.2000 - 03.2018
MS - Environmental Geology
Rutgers University
BS - Geology
Rutgers University
AS - Business Management
Middlesex College