Senior Environmental Planner​/Project Manager

Senior Environmental Planner/Project Manager

Location:

Eureka, California (or any GHD office in California)

Bring your curiosity and determination to make a positive impact on the future of coastal communities and ports. Join our team of globally connected specialists to help solve complex challenges and experience groundbreaking projects from idea to delivery, and beyond.

• Coordinate and prepare documentation, including environmental impact analyses in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA); prepare environmental technical studies and reports for biological resources, special status species, and other environmental resources; and submit federal, state, regional, and local agency regulatory permitting applications.
• Serve as a client-facing contract and collaborative project manager overseeing multi-disciplinary environmental delivery for diverse project types.
• Coordinate mitigation planning, implementation, and monitoring.
• Contribute to proposal pursuits with new and existing clients throughout California and the Pacific; maintain positive company relations; and develop new clients. Manage and prepare proposals for new task orders under existing on‑call contracts, including related marketing materials and fee proposals for environmental tasks.
• Provide senior technical expertise regarding natural resources and impact assessments; be recognized as a leader or emerging leader in our environmental practice.
• As project manager, supervise CEQA and NEPA processes; manage environmental assessments and specialized studies for medium‑to‑large, complex, or controversial projects; drive project schedules and oversee budgets.
• Conduct research and coordinate with public and private clients, internal and external engineering partners, technical subconsultants, and regulatory/resource agencies.
• Perform billable work on projects per established goals and manage project financials successfully for environmental tasks; ensure project excellence through communication, client management, and fiscal management.
• Work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.
• May perform other project or non‑project related tasks as appropriate.

• Develop stakeholder engagement by identifying stakeholders, understanding their needs, issues, and concerns, and responding to support communication of business information and decisions.
• Act as a subject‑matter expert in technology, policy, regulation, or operational management; maintain external accreditations and keep abreast of emerging regulations and industry best practices.
• Monitor and review performance to resolve non‑compliance with organizational policies and relevant regulatory codes.
• Provide specialist advice on policy interpretation and the application of procedures to resolve complex or contentious queries and enable appropriate actions.
• Use data from a wide range of sources to analyze key themes and identify potential business impacts.

• BA/BS or higher in environmental sciences, environmental studies, biology, marine biology, fisheries, planning, geography, public administration, or a related field. Master’s Degree a plus.
• Professional certifications are a plus.

• Minimum 10 years of experience performing essential duties described above, with emphasis on project management and prior business‑development experience.
• Contract and project management emphasizing client delivery.
• Technical expertise in CEQA, NEPA, permitting, and mitigation planning/implementation.
• Familiarity with federal and state environmental regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, time‑management, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong work ethic, team player, and ability to manage several projects or issues simultaneously.
• Commitment to producing quality work within established budgets and schedules.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, internet research applications, and familiarity with Salesforce, Power BI, and/or BST is a plus.

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal‑opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status.

Salary Range: $106,000 – $176,000 based on experience and location.