Environmental Permitting and Planning (EP&P) Project Manager

Kleinfelder Inc; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kleinfelder Inc is looking for an experienced Project Manager to join their Environmental Permitting and Planning Team in Tampa, Florida. The successful candidate will manage multifaceted environmental projects, collaborate with teams, and engage clients across various sectors.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields, at least 6 years of experience, and a solid understanding of state and federal regulations. This position offers opportunities for career growth and benefits such as medical, dental, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of related experience, including 3-4 years of project-related experience.
• Applicable experience in Florida and knowledge of Florida’s threatened and endangered species.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management and technical support to ecology and environmental permitting projects.
• Plan, execute, and manage projects with multidisciplinary teams.
• Engage directly with clients to support project objectives.

Skills

Project management

Technical writing

Team leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Ecological Science, Environmental Policy, Geology, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

Step Into Your New Role

Kleinfelder is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join the Environmental Permitting and Planning (EP&P) Team in our Tampa, Florida office.

The successful candidate should be a self-starter who can provide project management and technical support to ecology and environmental permitting projects and proposals. The candidate will be responsible for proposing, planning, executing and managing projects of varying complexity with multidisciplinary teams. The position requires strong collaboration skills, project management, and client engagement in support of our clients in the Southeast, as well as experience with proposal preparation (scoping and pricing).

This position provides a great career‑growth opportunity for an energetic person who can effectively manage environmental projects across mining, energy and other sectors.

This position is anticipated to be 70% office work/30% fieldwork. Some travel (local/overnight) may be anticipated.

The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

• Independent thinker and a self‑starter, able to work independently when needed.
• Effective communication skills.
• Excellent teamwork and leadership skills, as well as ability to effectively manage a team.
• Ability to effectively engage directly with staff and leadership.
• Strong experience working with state and federal regulations, including all steps of design, submittal, and regulatory interface associated with permits under:
• Florida Department of Environmental Protection
• Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
• State of Florida’s water management districts
• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
• Strong technical writing and QA/QC skills.
• Ability to effectively manage and deliver proposals and reports.

All candidates require:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Ecological Science, Environmental Policy, Geology, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 6 years of related experience, including 3-4 years project‑related experience and knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
• Applicable experience in Florida and knowledge of Florida’s threatened and endangered species, ecosystems, and vegetation preferred.

Candidate will be required to go through and obtain an MSHA New Miner Training certificate as part of on‑the‑job training, in addition to other relevant safety and service line training as required. Additionally, candidate will be required to complete Kleinfelder’s project management qualifications within one (1) year of hire.

Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid holidays

Career Development

We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

Equal Opportunity

Kleinfelder, and its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

Please note that Kleinfelder, and its subsidiaries and affiliates, does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder, and its subsidiaries and affiliates, will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder, and its subsidiaries and affiliates, explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.