Planning and Environmental Team Leader

Position:

Planning and Environmental Team Leader

Location:

Atlanta, GA

Job :

7073

# of Openings:

1

Garver is seeking a Planning and Environmental Team Leader to join our growing team to build and oversee a dynamic portfolio of profitable planning and environmental projects in the state of Georgia. Our team serves public clients across the region with project planning, development, and delivery, including corridor studies, environmental studies, public involvement, and NEPA documentation. While primarily transportation focused, our team serves all Garver’s business lines including water, aviation, and Federal.

In this role, you will be responsible for the operational & strategic direction of a highly talented team including profitable growth, client development, and project delivery. Additionally, you will be provided all necessary tools, resources, and guidance for success. Our leader must be an effective “doer/seller” with the ability to balance team & project management, and business development simultaneously.

Responsibilities:

Lead business development activities including direct client interaction and engagement

Build and oversee a team of environmental professionals, providing coaching and supporting career development

Procure, manage, and execute planning and environmental projects for Garver’s Transportation business line.

Project management, sub-consultant coordination, project/task scheduling, contract scope and fee development/negotiations, managing team members, preparing cost estimates

Lead environmental/planning document preparation and public involvement activities

Provide technical competency to serve as a project leader and technical advisor on planning and environmental projects

Participate in marketing activities such as proposal and letter of interest production, interviews, and other presentations

Foster collaboration between engineering and environmental teams and specialized service providers

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in planning or an environmental field
10+ years of experience managing planning and environmental projects, in particular transportation projects

Practical working knowledge of the National Environmental Policy Act and implementation processes, including alternatives analysis, impact assessment, and public involvement

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong working knowledge of MS Office The ideal candidate will have:

Team leadership skills to recruit, develop, mentor, and oversee a highly motivated team; interface and workload balance with other regional teams; and be accountable to senior management for team portfolio performance

Project management skills to prepare scope-of-work and level-of-effort estimates for contract proposals; lead and manage team for successful execution of contracted scope, budget, and schedule

Technical experience in environmental planning and documentation
15+ years of team management experience, including experience leading transportation projects

Strong business development skills and previous experience with project and client management

Grow With UsGarver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program;
Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.

Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services;…