CEQA Project Manager - Environmental Planning (Hybrid, CA)

CSG Consultants, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO and holidays

Job summary

CSG Consultants, Inc. in Southern California seeks a CEQA Project Manager to lead environmental documentation and CEQA processes for a variety of California projects.

The role is full-time and hybrid within the Planning Services Group, requiring collaboration with team members and subconsultants and engagement with clients. The ideal candidate has CEQA experience, strong writing and communication skills, and at least 4 years of relevant experience, plus a relevant degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, geography, planning or related field (or in process).
• Minimum 4 years of professional experience with a government agency or firm in a field related to environmental analysis and reporting.
• Familiar with CEQA and active roles in coordination and management of the various levels of study.
• Understanding of the principles and practices of the environmental consulting industry, CEQA and applicable processing requirements.
• Have exposure in working as a key project manager on environmental review/analysis assignments, working with clients and interdisciplinary teams and delivering quality reports on time and within budget.
• Technical competence and understanding of all 20 topical areas of Appendix G of the CEQA Guidelines and knowledge and awareness of the State CEQA Guidelines, guidance materials available at OPR and relevant court cases that have implications for the practice of CEQA throughout California.
• Background and understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, as well as Adobe Creative Cloud a plus.
• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to make creative and solution-oriented recommendations.
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective communications skills.
• Ability to multi-task on assignments and to be flexible with the range of assignments.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Thorough knowledge of and demonstrated capabilities with written and verbal business English, spelling, grammar, and vocabulary.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Class “C” California driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record is required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Project Manager on projects and proposal pursuits.
• Preparation of environmental documentation for various types of development, infrastructure, and policy projects.
• Hands on manager in preparing categorical exemptions, initial studies/mitigated negative declarations, EIR’s, related CEQA compliance studies and special studies in accordance with CEQA and sometimes NEPA.
• Responsible for confirming the requirements of CEQA are met by completing analysis and documentation within specific guidelines.
• Ensure client satisfaction, serving in the role of client contact for CEQA deliverables.
• Focus on project success by creating and committing to appropriate schedules, scopes, and budget.
• Seek team and client success by managing the existing workload, anticipating future workload and appropriately prioritizing deadlines.
• Incorporate sub-consultant reports and personal research and knowledge into appropriate sections of environmental documents.
• Perform a wide range of duties to help fulfill the environmental services group’s growth and development. Actively contribute to roles on proposals, administrative and production assignments.
• Active involvement in business development activities, including proposals, qualifications, conferences, and focused interactions with existing and potential clients.
• Considered a key resource and contributor to the annual Environmental Planning Business Plan.
• Maintain personal and team excellence by actively seeking feedback, encouraging creativity and implementing innovative ideas.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

CEQA experience

Project management

Environmental analysis

Appendix G CEQA Guidelines

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Cloud

Written and verbal English

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Driving license

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, geography, planning or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

CSG Consultants, Inc. in Southern California seeks a CEQA Project Manager to lead environmental documentation and CEQA processes for a variety of California projects.

The role is full-time and hybrid within the Planning Services Group, requiring collaboration with team members and subconsultants and engagement with clients. The ideal candidate has CEQA experience, strong writing and communication skills, and at least 4 years of relevant experience, plus a relevant degree.