Environmental Manager due diligence, remediation, compliance etc

Michael J. Couvreur

517-***-**** Arlington Heights, IL 60004 ********@*****.***

PROFILE:

Robustly trained environmental management professional; having served as in house environmental manager for a Fortune 100 company, and as environmental consultant servicing a varying client base. Within the complex dimensions of our current regulatory climate, I have succeeded by integrating cost efficiency, compliance and corporate social responsibility. PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS:

Creative problem solving abilities at a high altitude level Extensive experience in legal and technical report writing and review Ability to manage multiple projects and staff, and the training of staff, with minimal or no supervision EDUCATION:

Illinois Institute of Technology, Stuart School of Business Chicago, Illinois Masters of Science in Environmental Management and Sustainability 2012 Relevant coursework: Industrial Ecology, Pollution Control & Remediation, Project Management, Env. Economics, Env. Policy and Issues in Global Sustainability. Completed program with 4.0 GPA, concurrent with full time employment. Michigan State University East Lansing, Michigan

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Biology/Zoology 2005 Relevant coursework: Env. Law, Env. Physiology, GIS Applications in Natural Resources, Env. Geochemistry and Statistics. RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE:

Mobilitie, LLC Chicago, Illinois

Environmental Compliance Manager 2016 to Present

As a site manager for telecommunications infrastructure installations, I ensured compliance with federal, State and local regulations and conducted due diligence assessments for a large portfolio (i.e., +20,000 cellular towers and DAS projects). Site selection, permitting and compliance obligations performed in accordance with NEPA, ESA, SHPO, NHPA, ASR, FCC, FAA, FEMA, and DOT (Right of way) regulations. Managed multiple vendors to complete environmental reviews, and as a subject matter expert, supported Real Estate Directors in mitigating the risk of impact to environmentally sensitive areas. Sears Holdings Management Corporation (SHMC) Hoffman Estates, Illinois Manager of Environmental Affairs 2014 to 2016

Provided in house environmental management of SHMC’s vast real estate holdings; consisting of corporate, retail, automotive service, warehousing and distribution properties. Primary roles are as follows; manage the site remediation portfolio, execute due diligence assessments, draft access agreements and environmental liability allocation in settlement agreements, ensure UST are in compliance and that EHS protocols are enforced. Successfully remediated sites through Voluntary Programs, RCRA, LUST and Superfund. Routinely supported real estate group with contaminated site risk assessments (including cost forecasting), and settlements negotiations. Responsible for the annual evaluation of the environmental corporate reserve. Continual development toward increased group functionality (e.g., project status tracking, matrix based vendor ranking, EMS design and maintenance, etc.). Also served as the 24 hour emergency contact for spill incidents or releases. Selected Contributions:

Managed a comprehensive environmental liability assessment for a +300 site Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) transaction. Due diligence assessments and cost estimations were performed to establish provisions for each REIT property, which was integral in closing the $2.6 billion sale. During which I coordinated and oversaw investigation and remedial activities by managing Sears’ personnel and teams of vendors and contractors, all while maintaining the $13M project budget. Re evaluated the corporate environmental reserve with a probabilistic approach, using historical data and engineered opinions of cost, to establish expected values. Upgrading previous years’ single outcome style resulted in a $30M savings. BBJ Group, LLC Chicago, Illinois

Environmental Scientist – Project Manager 2006 to 2013 Provided clients with risk management services through environmental engineering and geologic consulting services. Job responsibilities primarily focused on site investigation and remediation with technical experience obtained in the following areas:

• Chemical Fate & Transport Studies

• Hazardous Waste Management

• Due Diligence (Phase Is and IIs)

• Hydrological Evaluations

• RCRA, TSCA, CERCLA

• UST/LUST Closures

• Health and Safety Planning

• Land Surveys and GIS Mapping

• Remedial Action Design & Implementation

Selected Contributions:

Design/execute site investigations, and remedial actions under State and federal oversight. This included SOW/proposal creation, field sampling methodologies, geo referencing GIS data and contractor coordination. Communication with client, counsel and regulators was maintained. Managed a client portfolio, generating a net $300K annually. TECHNICAL SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Proficient in AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Microsoft Office (plus MS Project), Surfer 6.0, Deltek Vision, QuickBase, 29CFR 1910.120 (40 Hour HAZWOPER) trained with 8 hour refresher courses Member of Beta Gamma Sigma – Academic honor society for business scholars and professionals

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