Environmental Permitting Project Lead

Contract Land Staff; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Tierra Right of Way Services is seeking a full-time Environmental Project Manager (pre-construction) for one of our clients in Albuquerque. This on-site role requires managing permitting, regulatory coordination, and project planning through the design and approval phases.

The candidate will liaise with authorities, regulators, and stakeholders, track permit requirements, and ensure environmental compliance across local, state, and federal levels. A 4-year degree is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Experience in project development, permitting, environmental compliance, or regulatory affairs (utilities or infrastructure preferred).
• Familiarity with public agency coordination, regulatory processes, and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Valid U.S. Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support permitting, zoning, and regulatory approval efforts at the local, state, and federal levels.
• Serve as a liaison with governing authorities, regulators, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate environmental, land use, ROW, engineering, regulatory, and procurement inputs during pre-construction.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and milestones focused on design and permitting phases.
• Track permit conditions, compliance documentation, inspections, and approval requirements.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to permitting, environmental constraints, and site conditions.
• Support preparation of regulatory filings, public hearing materials, and agency presentations.
• Assist with coordination of consultants, attorneys, and subject-matter experts.
• Monitor project budgets, schedules, and performance related to development activities.
• Maintain organized project documentation and reporting for management.
• Performs other related duties as needed

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Organization/detail oriented

MS Word/Excel/Outlook

Project management

Independent work under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Tierra Right of Way Services is seeking a full-time Environmental Project Manager (pre-construction) for one of our clients in Albuquerque. This on-site role requires managing permitting, regulatory coordination, and project planning through the design and approval phases.

The candidate will liaise with authorities, regulators, and stakeholders, track permit requirements, and ensure environmental compliance across local, state, and federal levels. A 4-year degree is required.