CEQA​/NEPA Project Manager

Overview

Location(s): Pasadena or Santa Barbara

Practice/Department: CEQA/NEPA

Work Environment: Hybrid

Compensation: $110,000-$160,000 annually*

Who You Are

As an employee-owner, you embrace accountability, work safely, collaborate while thinking resourcefully and independently.

Like all Dudekians, you are curious and solution‑oriented, with the ability to adapt quickly to changes and approach challenges with a spirit of innovation.

How You’ll Make an Impact

Dudek is seeking an experienced and motivated Project Manager to lead medium to large‑scale environmental planning projects with a focus on CEQA and NEPA compliance. In this role, you will manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and multidisciplinary teams while serving as a trusted partner to public and private sector clients. You will provide technical leadership on environmental review efforts, mentor staff, support business development initiatives, and deliver high‑quality solutions that help clients achieve their project goals.

This hybrid role is tied to our Pasadena or Santa Barbara offices.

• Manage CEQA and NEPA projects from initiation through completion, including scope, schedule, budget, staffing, and deliverables.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate technical staff and sub‑consultants to achieve project objectives.
• Oversee preparation and quality review of environmental documents, technical reports, and client deliverables.
• Monitor project performance, proactively managing risks, schedules, budgets, and client expectations.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with public and private sector clients, agencies, and project stakeholders.
• Serve as a key client contact, facilitating meetings, presentations, public hearings, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Collaborate across Dudek disciplines to deliver integrated solutions and exceptional client service.

• Manage project budgets, forecasts, and contract requirements to support profitable project delivery.
• Identify and coordinate scope changes and contract amendments as needed.
• Review project financial performance and support timely invoicing and reporting.

• Mentor and support the professional development of environmental planning staff.
• Provide technical guidance, project direction, and constructive feedback to team members.
• Foster a collaborative, high‑performing team environment focused on quality and client success.

• Provide technical leadership in environmental planning, impact assessment, and CEQA/NEPA compliance.
• Ensure deliverables meet regulatory requirements, client expectations, and Dudek quality standards.
• Stay current on environmental regulations, industry trends, and best practices.

• Support business development efforts through client relationships, proposal support, and identification of new opportunities.
• Represent Dudek through professional organizations, industry events, and community engagement.
• Collaborate with leadership and project teams to support strategic growth initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, Urban and Regional Planning, Geography, or a closely related field.
• 12 or more years of professional experience in environmental planning, environmental impact assessment, and CEQA and/or NEPA document preparation.
• Demonstrated experience managing environmental planning projects, including oversight of contracts, budgets, schedules, technical staff, and sub‑consultants.
• Strong knowledge of CEQA, NEPA, environmental permitting and regulatory compliance processes.
• Excellent communication, organization, project management, technical writing, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as required for project and client needs.

• Extensive experience managing projects with a focus on natural resources and environmental…