Senior Project Manager - CEQA​/NEPA

As-Needed Senior Project Manager - CEQA/NEPA

Location: San Diego County

Practice/Department: CEQA/NEPA

Internal

Title:

As-Needed Senior Project Manager

Work Environment: Remote

Compensation: $125-$140/hourly*

* Final agreed-upon compensation will be based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s related experience, education, certifications, skills, and work location. Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check prior to beginning employment.

Dudek’s journey began in 1980 with a vision to serve Southern California’s water and wastewater agencies. Today, we are a 100% employee‑owned firm supporting clients nationwide and delivering projects that improve and protect the built and natural environments of communities throughout the United States. Our work has been recognized by leading industry organizations, and we’ve been honored with multiple national Top Workplace Awards.

Our employee‑owners are unified by a singular commitment to supporting projects that address key societal issues, such as the transition to renewable energy, infrastructure hardening and repair, environmental protection, and community resilience.

Who You Are

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

The Part‑Time/As‑Needed Senior Project Manager will provide strategic oversight and client coordination for complex projects, working autonomously with no oversight. This senior‑level role will lead large, high‑profile, multidisciplinary projects; build on strong client and agency relationships; provide senior quality assurance review of reports; and organize and lead meetings with multiple stakeholders. The Senior Project Manager will exhibit expertise in regulatory compliance and team leadership to ensure alignment with client and project needs.

This is a variable‑hour, as‑needed position project based hire. Scheduled hours may fluctuate day to day and week to week based on project demands. The role is anticipated to average approximately 10 hours per week and is intended to support a single, specific project. The initial appointment is expected to be for a one‑year term, with the possibility of renewal for additional years based on project needs and performance.

• Project Management and Execution:
  • Exercises informed, independent decision‑making on project strategies, risk management, and execution.
  • Ensures high‑quality technical work, in compliance with industry standards, applicable case law, and regulatory requirements.
  • Ensures quality control review of all deliverables.
• Client and Partner Engagement:
  • Recognized leader with strong relationships across regulatory agencies and clients.
  • Leads high‑stakes meetings, public hearings, and project‑related events.
  • Provides strategic client advocacy in regulatory and permitting processes.

• 25+ years’ experience working with the California Environmental Quality Act.
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Planning, or a related field.
• Experience with managing environmental review for landfill projects, working with County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health & Quality in their role as Local Enforcement Agency.
• Expert understanding of County of San Diego environmental compliance protocols.

• Strong communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent technical writing and analytical skills.
• History of successful team management and leadership, and staff mentorship.
• Thorough understanding of regulatory compliance and permitting processes and how they inform our client strategies and work products.
• Professional and effective presentation abilities to governing bodies for public meetings and hearings.

Environment:

• This job operates in a remote or office‑based environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, etc.
• This job requires occasional project site…