Senior Environmental Project Manager

Perennial Environmental Services, LLC (Perennial), a rapidly growing environmental consulting firm, is seeking a motivated and team-oriented FERC/NEPA Junior Project Manager to join our Houston office full-time. We provide a wide range of environmental services to clients across the nation and are looking for someone who shares our core values of Community, Growth-Oriented, Integrity, Innovation, and Tenacity.

In this role, you will manage a variety of energy infrastructure projects, with a focus on those regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). You will oversee the preparation of critical documentation for National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance, including environmental permit applications, resource reports for small FERC 7(c) and prior notice projects, Environmental Assessments, and Environmental Impact Statements. Additionally, you will coordinate with clients to manage environmental schedules, budgets, data needs, and project scopes. This position also involves overseeing the preparation of federal, state, and local permit applications, including those for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Section 404) and threatened and endangered species (Section 7) approvals. Occasional travel may be required based on project demands.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Botany, Wildlife or Range Management, Forestry, Geology, Soil Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of two years of experience with FERC resource report preparation and/or NEPA compliance.
• Experience interacting with clients and serving as an assistant project manager or project manager.
• Knowledge of relevant federal and state environmental permitting regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Relevant coursework includes ecology, geology, biology, water resources/hydrology, and environmental law/policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Deltek VantagePoint Preferred.

Core Competencies

• Detailed oriented
• Analytical thinking and problem solving
• Data accuracy
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Maintains accountability for deliverables through to final resolution
• Ability to manage sensitive and highly confidential information
• Ability to identify and manage competing priorities
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Strong interpersonal skills

What we Offer:

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package for medical, dental, vision and more.
• 401k and a 4% match for all full-time eligible employees after 1 year of service.
• Flexible work schedule: eligible employees may have a hybrid schedule after 6 months of employment.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay for eligible employees.
• Employee recognition and reward programs.

Our Culture

At Perennial, we foster a culture where all team members are empowered to take initiative, share ideas, and grow professionally. Our commitment to excellence and client satisfaction drives everything we do, while maintaining a positive and inclusive workplace. We rely on our Core Values as a cornerstone of how we run our business. We are a Community. We are Growth Oriented. We have Integrity. We encourage Innovation . We have Tenacity.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume in one document, labeled with the applicant’s name, to [email protected], using the subject line “FERC/NEPA Junior Project Manager Applicant”.

Please note: This position requires eligibility to work in the United States. Perennial Environmental Services does not sponsor visa applications for this position.

Perennial Environmental Services is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.