Environmental and NEPA Project Manager

Volkert Inc; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexibility and positive work/life balance

401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays

Medical, Dental, & Vision

Job summary

A well-established design firm in Alabama is seeking an experienced Environmental and NEPA Manager to lead environmental projects and manage NEPA studies for federally funded initiatives. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in transportation/NEPA planning and strong skills in communication and teamwork. This role offers competitive compensation and a commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in transportation/NEPA planning required.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory motor vehicle report.

Responsibilities

• Prepare NEPA studies for federally funded projects.
• Coordinate with internal project teams.
• Lead public involvement efforts for environmental projects.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Planning, Environmental Science, or related field

Tools

GIS

Job description

Overview

Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities.

We are currently searching for an experienced Environmental and NEPA Manager to support our East Gulf located in Alabama.

What you’ll be doing:

• Prepare NEPA studies for federally funded projects, including Categorical Exclusions (CE), Environmental Assessments (EA), Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) for various transportation project types and sizes
• Coordinate with internal project teams
• Perform site visits for projects as required
• Lead public involvement efforts for environmental projects
• Manage projects to achieve budget, schedule, and quality requirements
• Assist in business development for environmental projects

What you need to have:

• B.S. or M.S. in Planning, Environmental Science, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in transportation/NEPA planning required
• GIS experience is a plus
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaborative team skills are required
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines
• Valid driver’s license
• A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)
• Characteristics of a successful Volkert team member:
  • Be a brand ambassador for the company who engages in diversity and inclusion,
  • Be self-motivated to meet individual goals and maintain accountability in a team environment
  • Exercise initiative and independent judgement in the solution of work problems
  • Be able to communicate effectively- verbal and written
  • Be able to multi-task in a team environment

Volkert Perks:

• Competitive compensation
• Flexibility and a positive work/life balance
• Challenging and innovative projects
• Employee referral program
• Professional development
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• Wellness incentives
• Additional voluntary benefits

The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert.

“For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference.”

– Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

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Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.

Alabama