Environmental Electric Transmission Line Routing Project Manager

Halff; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and life insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) plans

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

8 holidays

401(k) plan

ESOP

HSA

FSA

Employee assistance

Job summary

A leading consulting firm based in Richardson, TX, is seeking an experienced Project Manager specializing in Electric Transmission Line Routing. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include managing project budgets, conducting quality assurance, and mentoring staff. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science or a related field and will benefit from excellent career development opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Electric Transmission Line Routing.
• Experience communicating with clients and regulatory agency staff.
• Positive attitude and ability to manage projects independently.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Proficiency with MS Office and ArcGIS.

Responsibilities

• Manage project budgets and schedules.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control.
• Lead and mentor production staff.
• Lead and mentor production staff.
• Develop alternative routes and environmental assessments for proposed lines.
• Provide expert testimony for contested hearings.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver solutions.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Identify pursuits and develop proposals.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Multi-tasking

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science

Master's Degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

ArcGIS

Job description

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

Halff has an opening for an Environmental professional, specializing in Electric Transmission Line Routing, to join our growing Environmental team as a Project Manager in one of our DFW offices (Richardson, Dallas, Frisco, Fort Worth) 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 with potential for ownership in the firm.

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 solutions to 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 cultural resources specialists have a shared tenure — 25 years in some cases — enabling us to provide an unmatched level of continuity in our approach from shared project experience
• The average tenure of Halff’s Environmental team leaders is 10 years
• Halff’s environmental expertise allows for a broad and diverse range of services

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 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.

Benefits

• 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

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.