Environmental Electric Transmission Line Routing Project Manager

Halff; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and life insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

401(k) plans

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

529 College Savings Plan

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking an Environmental Electric Transmission Line Routing Project Manager to oversee projects in Texas. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in electric transmission routing and a commitment to environmental regulations. Responsibilities include managing project schedules, client interactions, and ensuring quality control. This position offers growth opportunities within the company.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience in Electric Transmission Line Routing.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage projects independently.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Positive attitude, initiative, and ability to work with multi-discipline teams and to manage projects independently.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite and ArcGIS.

Responsibilities

• Manage project budgets and schedules.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control.
• Lead and mentor production staff.
• Provide expert testimony for contested case hearings.
• Work with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
• Manage the development of alternative routes for proposed electric transmission lines, impacts analyses, and documentation for project compliance with applicable federal and/or state regulations.
• Provide expert testimony for contested case hearings.
• Work with multi-discipline teams to deliver solutions to clients.
• Work with federal, state, and local environmental regulatory requirements, guidelines and procedures.
• Assist with identifying pursuits and developing proposals.

Skills

Project Management

Client Interaction

Quality Assurance

Mentoring

Regulatory Compliance

Analytical Skills

Problem-solving Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science

Master's Degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Office Suite

ArcGIS

Job description

Environmental Electric Transmission Line Routing Project Manager - Richardson / Dallas / Fort Worth / Frisco / Austin

Halffhas an opening foran Environmental professional, specializing in Electric Transmission Line Routing, to join our growing Environmental team as a Project Manager in one of our DFW (Richardson, Dallas, Frisco, Fort Worth) offices, or in our Austin, TX location. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of relevant experience in electric transmission line routing.This position offers an excellent career development opportunity for someone looking to grow with Halff, with potential for not only business and personal growth, but ownership in the firm.

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What you will do:

• Responsible for project management of project budgets and schedules
• Will be involved in client interaction.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control
• Lead and mentor production staff.
• Ensure teamwork and project collaboration occur for successful completion of electric transmission line routing studies and associated environmental assessment documents.
• Manage the development of alternative routes for proposed electric transmission lines, impacts analyses, and documentation for project compliance with applicable federal and/or state regulations.
• Provide expert testimony for contested case hearings.
• Work with multi-discipline teams to deliver solutionsto clients.
• Work with federal, state, and local environmental regulatory requirements, guidelines and procedures.
• Assist with identifying pursuits and developing proposals.

What you will need:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science or related field, from an accredited university; Master's Degree is a plus.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in Electric Transmission Line Routing
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with experience communicating with clients, regulatory agency staff, and the public
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Positive attitude, initiative, and ability to work with multi-discipline teams and to manage projects independently
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite and ArcGIS

The Halff Environmental Advantage

• Halff’s environmental scientists, planners, geologists and culturalresources specialists have a shared tenure — 25 years in some cases— that enables us to provide an unmatched level of continuity in ourapproach from shared project experience.
• The average tenure of Halff’s Environmental team leaders is 10 years.
• Halff’s environmental expertise allows for a categorically broadand diverse range of services.

Learn more about Halff's Environmental services, check out some of our projects, and meet our team

Halff’s Environmental Services:

• National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Documentation Services
• Wetland Delineation and Section 404/10 Permitting and Mitigation
• Cultural Resources Management
• Wildlife Habitat Assessments and Threatened/Endangered Species Surveys and Relocation
• GIS Geodatabase Development and Environmental Constraints Mapping/Analysis
• Oil and Gas Pipeline Permitting
• Electric Transmission Line Routing Studies and Expert Testimony
• Environmental Due Diligence, Remediation and Regulatory Closures
• Comprehensive Asbestos Consulting Services
• Storm Water Compliance
• Public Involvement

Company Overview:
Halff is a full-service infrastructure consulting firm planned, designed, engineered, constructed — and purposed — for people. Since 1950, we’ve been creating smart solutions that improve lives and communities by turning ideas into reality.

Halff was founded on a core tenet: Focus on people, treat them well, and success will follow. It’s no wonder, then, that our employees and the culture they create result in our firm consistently being named a Top Workplace in America.

Our industry-leading professionals collaborate to meet tough challenges in creative ways.You can view Halff's full complement of services here

Halff has more than 30 offices in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Florida, Arkansas, Arizona and Georgia.For a full list of our locations, click here

We offer excellent benefits, including but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, prescription and life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and 8 company paid holidays (and Veteran's Day for our veterans)
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Click here for a more comprehensive list of Halff's benefits

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Halff is a drug-free workplace. This offer of employment is contingent upon the receipt of a clear drug screen and background check prior to your first day of employment. This position may be subject to random drug testing pursuant to federal regulations.

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