Permitting Project Manager - Environmental Services (Multiple Locations)

Description Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Environmental Project Manager to manage projects and oversee environmental permitting within our Atlanta, Charlotte, or Orlando offices.

This position will require a thorough knowledge of the federal, state, and local permitting requirements associated with the development and construction of new projects in the southeast.

• Project management responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Execution of and project management for multiple environmental projects which include multi-faceted components.
• Participate in business development activities including the development of proposals and cost estimates for new projects, development of and participation in client-facing presentations, and manage existing relationships with existing clients while contributing to the expansion of our growing southeast region business.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to less experienced staff members.

Additional Responsibilities Include

• Leading project teams on a variety of tasks, including completion of field surveys, environmental permitting with federal, state and local agencies, review of necessary project reports and materials.
• Daily interfacing with various agencies to obtain approvals, submit permit applications and prepare responses in a timely manner.
• Daily interfacing with clients to develop relationships, build business, and expand services to new clients.
• Manage work within budget and schedule expectations for each project.
• Applying technical and creative solutions to natural resources permitting.
• Advising clients of appropriate strategies to obtain permits and maintain compliance with regulations and permit conditions.
• Providing guidance on regulations and permitting through USACE, USFWS, and various state and local regulations pertaining to the environmental permitting of new projects.
• Publication of technical papers and delivering presentations at conferences.
• Mentoring and generally working closely with junior level environmental staff. Assist with recruiting, development, and training of staff.
• Travel may be required as necessary and required by project or client commitments.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in environmental science, environmental planning, or environmental/civil engineering preferred with at least 7 years (10 years preferred) of applicable experience successfully executing and managing various environmental permitting projects in the southeast region. Consulting experience preferred.
• Experience in multiple market sectors is a plus with an emphasis on electric utility, renewable, and oil & gas pipeline markets. The applicant should possess experience in leading negotiations with regulators pertaining to environmental permitting requirements.
• The preferred applicant will also possess knowledge of regulations and permitting requirements for wetlands, threatened and endangered species, stormwater and erosion & sediment control, cultural resources and architectural history, and the National Environmental Policy Act. Technical expertise in one or more of these fields required.
• Successful candidate must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to collaborate with a team.
• The candidate must have experience with managing staff and/or have had direct reports and be responsible for career path development, mentoring and growth preferred.
• The candidate must be able to demonstrate the ability to manage in a dynamic team environment, work under pressure to meet deadlines, and work effectively and professionally with various audiences (i.e., regulators, public officials, clients, etc.).
• Experience with environmental permitting in other states throughout the southeast is also desired.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Environmental

Primary Location US-GA-Atlanta

Other Locations US-FL-Orlando, US-NC-Charlotte

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 262092

Job Hire Type Experienced #ENS N/A