Deputy Project Manager - Environmental Planner

Stantec; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 94,300 - 146,700; Full time

Job summary

Stantec's Southern California team in Los Angeles is seeking a Deputy Project Manager with Planning experience to join our Environmental Services Practice.

You will manage project tasks, schedules, budgets, risk and change management, and environmental permitting for utility programs, lead multidisciplinary teams, develop technical documents, and assist with proposals.

This role requires strong land use planning knowledge, CEQA/NEPA expertise, and collaboration with clients and agencies.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Environmental Science, Urban, Regional or Environmental Land Use Planning or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of project management experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of environmental planning experience.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams of 15+ staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage project/program schedules, deliverables, budgets, staff, and bring project scopes to successful completion.
• Develop and improve workflow processes and communication plans.
• Identify client needs and address project delivery risks and challenges.
• Provide planning and permitting support for electrical transmission and distribution projects.
• Oversee delivery of technical documents and regulatory compliance (CEQA/NEPA, NHPA, Clean Water Act).
• Mentor and coach team members to support business development and project delivery.

Skills

Project management

Land use planning

Budget & risk management

Regulatory compliance

Team leadership

Education

BA/BS in Environmental Planning

Job description

Stantec’s Southern California team is currently seeking a Deputy Project Manager with Planning experience to join our Environmental Services Practice working within our power utility sector. The successful candidate will work in a team environment and will be responsible for general project management support (scheduling, cost control, risk management, change management, document control), managing tasks and/or projects, leading the development of technical documents, and coordinating and/or leading environmental permitting for our utility clients. They will also be responsible for assisting and/or leading with proposals.

Responsibilities

As a Deputy Project Manager and Environmental Planner, you will provide land use planning knowledge to support environmental review needs for public and private projects on utility programs. You will manage and lead multi-disciplinary project/program teams. Task duties may include managing environmental permitting efforts, land use planning, managing technical study support for electrical transmission and distribution projects, environmental impact analysis support, and CEQA/NEPA support, land use planning, and coordination/management for environmental projects.

• Management support of multi-discipline program or project schedules, deliverables, budgets, staff, and bring program/project schedules, budgets, and scopes of work to successful completion.
• Develop effective and efficient work‑flow processes and program/project appropriate communication plans.
• Pro‑actively identifying client needs and programmatic/project initiatives required to address potential program/project delivery risks and challenges.
• Provide planning and permitting support for electrical transmission and distribution projects.
• Oversee the work of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure delivery of technical documents and deliverables, such as technical studies (biological, cultural, paleontological, waters/wetlands), regulatory compliance (National Historic Preservation, Clean Waters Act, federal and state Endangered Species Act), CEQA/NEPA, etc.
• Interact and communicate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams, clients, and agencies.
• Help develop and mentor a high performing team through coaching and training staff to expand understanding of business development, delivery on technical reports (e.g., biological, cultural, paleontological and waters resources), environmental permitting, and project delivery/management.
• Assist in developing proposals (scope and budgets) for environmental services tasks, independently or as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Capabilities and Credentials

• Familiarity with utility‑related environmental review process and permitting assessment process, and a general understanding of local municipal planning within the Southern California region are preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of past project management experience with a preference for experience in the natural resources planning and permitting within California.
• Experience leading consulting teams of 15+ staff and fostering an inclusive and productive team culture.
• Ability to prioritize and balance workloads to achieve goals while keeping up with a highly mobile and changing environment.
• Effectiveness in resource planning and results delivery, and ability to identify opportunities and build relationships with clients.
• Ability to proactively identify issues and provide solutions at a project level across multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Ability to validate and accurately analyze information and make sound decisions within a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to manage risks and safety appropriately, manage information, and provide exceptional service to internal and external clients.
• Must have a valid driver's license and a clean MVR.

Education and Experience

• Basic: BA/BS degree in Environmental Science, Urban, Regional or Environmental Land Use Planning, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Natural Resources, or a related field. Bachelor of Science Degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of three years of experience managing projects or programs.
• Minimum of five years of environmental planning experience.

Pay Range

• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ, VA Areas: $94,300.00 - $136,700.00 Annually
• Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA, VA Areas: $101,100.00 - $146,700.00 Annually

Pay Transparency

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary

Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full‑time and part‑time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and will be eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law). Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Location & Schedule

Primary Location: United States – CA – Los Angeles. Other Locations: United States – CA – Santa Maria. Schedule: Full time. Travel: Yes.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.