Senior Environmental Program Manager

Position Summary

The SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM MANAGER is a senior technical and leadership role responsible for directing environmental planning, regulatory compliance, permitting, construction-phase oversight, and project closeout for complex electric transmission and related energy infrastructure projects throughout California and the western US. This position requires a minimum of 20 years of specialized California regulatory experience and a demonstrated ability to successfully navigate CEQA, secure multi-agency permits, manage construction compliance programs, and bring projects to full environmental closeout while protecting client schedules and budgets.

• Lead program-level environmental strategy and delivery for portfolios of electric transmission projects, from initial routing/siting through NEPA/CEQA, permitting, construction, and closeout.
• Oversee CEQA/NEPA analyses, permitting strategies, biological surveys, T& E species consultations, and compliance across multiple projects.
• Develop and execute multi-project permitting strategies and secure approvals from federal, state, and local agencies.
• Oversee construction monitoring, compliance, reporting, and restoration activities across the program.
• Ensure successful program-level closeout, including final reporting and regulatory releases.
• Provide strategic program-level guidance, risk management, and oversight to project teams and clients.
• Mentor and lead teams of environmental professionals while ensuring consistency across projects.
• Demonstrate mastery of formal program controls including risk registry, scope, schedule, quality, and budget with earned value metrics.
• Represent the organization at high-level meetings and support business development.
• Acknowledge and participate in OMS H& S programs and trainings.
• Other duties as assigned by OMS or the client.

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, Biology, Natural Resource Management, Urban/Regional Planning, or closely related field. Master’s degree strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 18–20+ years of increasing responsibility managing electric transmission or related linear infrastructure projects in California.
• Extensive experience managing large-scale electric transmission projects through full lifecycle (routing/siting, NEPA/CEQA, permitting, biological surveys, construction compliance, and closeout).
• Strong technical background as an environmental planner, biologist, or engineer.
• Mastery of formal project and program controls including earned value, EAC, and schedule variance.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification strongly desired.
• Valid California driver’s license and ability to travel 10–25% with occasional overnight stays.
• Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
• Valid California driver’s license and ability/willingness to travel to project sites across California (approximately 20–40% travel, including occasional overnight stays).
• Conduct a background check, drug screening, and physical exam.
• Must have a clean driving record.

• Direct experience supporting California Investor-Owned Utilities (PG&E, Southern California Edison, or San Diego Gas & Electric) on electric transmission projects.
• Experience with NEPA and federal agencies, particularly for projects involving federal lands (BLM, USFS), USACE permits, or federal funding.
• Professional certification such as AICP (American Institute of Certified Planners), CEP (Certified Environmental Professional), or PMP (Project Management Professional).
• Familiarity with program management tools and GIS.

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