Permitting Project Manager - Environmental Services

Description

• Manage multiple environmental projects and oversee environmental permitting within the southeast region.
• Participate in business development, developing proposals and estimates for new projects, client presentations, and managing existing client relationships to expand business.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to less experienced staff members.

• Lead project teams on tasks such as field surveys, environmental permitting with federal, state, and local agencies, and reviewing necessary reports and materials.
• Interface daily with agencies to obtain approvals, submit permit applications, and prepare timely responses.
• Interface daily with clients to develop relationships, build business, and expand services.
• Manage work within budget and schedule expectations for each project.
• Apply technical and creative solutions to natural resources permitting.
• Advising clients on strategies to obtain permits and maintain compliance with regulations and permit conditions.
• Provide guidance on regulations and permitting through USACE, USFWS, and various state and local regulations pertaining to environmental permitting of new projects.
• Publish technical papers and deliver presentations at conferences.
• Mentor and work closely with junior environmental staff; assist with recruiting, development, and training.
• Travel may be required as necessary for project or client commitments.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• B.S. or M.S. in environmental science, environmental planning, or environmental/civil engineering preferred with at least 7 years (10 years preferred) of experience managing environmental permitting projects in the southeast region. Consulting experience preferred.
• Experience in multiple market sectors is a plus, especially electric utility, renewable, and oil & gas pipeline markets. Must have experience negotiating with regulators on permitting requirements.
• Knowledge of regulations and permitting for wetlands, threatened and endangered species, stormwater, erosion & sediment control, cultural resources, architectural history, and NEPA. Technical expertise in one or more of these fields required.
• Self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, able to collaborate with a team.
• Experience managing staff and/or direct reports, responsible for career development, mentoring, and growth.
• Ability to manage in a dynamic team environment, work under pressure to meet deadlines, and interact professionally with regulators, public officials, clients, etc.
• Experience with environmental permitting in other southeast states also desired.

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