Environmental Permitting Manager

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Environmental Permitting
Manager in our Indianapolis Headquarters. This role oversees and directs a team of dedicated professionals in:

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in water resource related projects permitting, planning, environmental assessment, utility coordination, and proven leadership skills.

• Provide management, oversight, and QAQC for company-wide Permitting & Utilities Coordination Team:
  • Oversee preparation, submission, and tracking of environmental and civil permitting
  • Prepare SWPP Plans and details for construction projects
  • Draft and approve Environmental Assessments and Reports for Funding and Permitting Agencies (Coordination with State and Federal Agencies for Project Approval)
  • Conduct environmental, permitting and utility coordination due diligence on potential project sites / work areas
  • Coordination with sub-consultants for specialty investigations (delineations, determinations)

• Lead project utility coordination efforts
• Lead and develop skills of Permitting & Utilities Coordination Team
• Develop and implement utility coordination and permitting strategies for assigned projects
• Coordinate support schedules with design teams
• Participate in assembling budgetary requirements for assigned tasks
• Participate in meetings with City, County, State, Federal, and/or other regulatory agencies to define requirements and achieve acceptable permit conditions consistent with project and Company goals, schedules, costs, and environmental protection
• Participate in meetings with Utility Stakeholders to define existing utilities locations, impact on proposed projects, need for relocation, and obtain utility relocation plans from Utility Stakeholders
• Build, strengthen, and maintain relationships with regulatory agencies, partners, contractors, consultants, utilities, and other stakeholders
• Monitor upcoming regulations for impact to projects and identification of potential marketing and business development opportunities
• Execute/track target marketing and project development activities
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Environmental Sciences, Urban Planning or the equivalent combination of education and experience 5+ years of work experience in a water resource-related field
• 5+ years of previous experience with Local, State, and/or Federal Environmental/Regulatory Agencies is preferred
• 5+ years of team leadership experience
• Must have excellent organizational and planning skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and ArcGIS
• Assertive interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize

Commonwealth has earned our reputation as a leader in the water resource industry. Join our award-winning engineering and consulting firm and receive these benefits:

• Competitive base salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance including maternity leave
• Supplemental insurance
• AD&D coverage
• Matching 401(k) & profit sharing
• Annual performance bonus
• Additional incentive pay for each hour worked in excess of the 40- hour schedule
• Paid time off and holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee outings

All offers are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.